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A cross-sectional survey study of the impact of COVID-19 on resident training, education, and lifestyle across multiple surgical specialties in the Baylor Scott and White Health Care System

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Abstract Due to high-risk exposure to COVID-19 that surgical residents encounter in their training, residency programs have modified their training methods drastically. In this study, we administered a voluntary online… Click to show full abstract

Abstract Due to high-risk exposure to COVID-19 that surgical residents encounter in their training, residency programs have modified their training methods drastically. In this study, we administered a voluntary online survey analyzing the impact of COVID-19 among residents in multiple surgical specialties. A total of 26 surgical trainees completed the survey. The specialties of residents who completed the survey included general surgery (65.4%), orthopedic surgery (15.4%), oral and maxillofacial surgery (11.5%), and ophthalmology (7.7%). Most survey participants agreed or strongly agreed that the cancellation of elective operations (81%), delay of scheduled operations (81%), and decreased surgical volume (73%) affected their clinical training. However, the majority did not report that the pandemic affected their clinical preparedness for their chosen career or changed their plans for surgical subspecialty. Although many participants agreed or strongly agreed that they felt fatigued when facing another day at work (58%) or feeling emotionally drained at work (58%), the majority reported that they positively impact patients’ lives (88%). In conclusion, the pandemic had a significant impact on surgical trainees, but has not changed their perceived readiness for surgical practice or career decisions. Participants reported signs of burnout; however, most found satisfaction with their clinical work.

Keywords: impact covid; surgical specialties; impact; multiple surgical; cross sectional; survey

Journal Title: Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings
Year Published: 2023

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