ABSTRACT
Introduction: During the first wave of COVID-19, weekly departmental teaching was cancelled in our respiratory ward. Methods & Results: We requested feedback from all respirtory trainees (N: 11). On average, they rated their knowledge of respiratory medicine as 5.18 out of 10. 30% of trainees said departmental learning opportunities were 'unsatisfactory,' while 70% said they 'needed improvement'. The idea of resuming teaching was discussed with consultants, ward nurses and matron. We agreed to use the ward conference room for teaching sessions, with an option to join remotely. We successfully conducted weekly teaching sessions for 4 months during the second wave of COVID-19. The social distancing rule was strictly followed during sessions. This platform was used for topic discussions, case presentations and journal club. At these sessions, all junior doctors, respiratory nurses and physiotherapists had the opportunity to present. Another formal feedback was requested. In comparison to initial response, participants scored an average of 8.27 out of 10 on their knowledge of respiratory medicine. 60% of respondents rated departmental learning opportunities as excellent (Figure 1). Conclusion(s): We must not overlook the disruption in medical education and its long-term consequences. A mixture of some careful face-to-face and e-learning activities is the best way going forward.