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PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Telemedicine has been available for decades but has had minimal use in the USA prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. We aim to educate readers on the benefits of telemedicine and provide insight from our experience to optimize care in this setting. RECENT FINDINGS: The COVID-19 pandemic ushered in a massive increase in use of telemedicine, offering several advantages with comparable clinical outcomes. SUMMARY: This review summarizes the recent vast expansion of telemedicine, describes the benefits specific to minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, and offers practical suggestions for maintaining a successful practice that incorporates both in-person and virtual experiences for patients, anticipating continued use of telemedicine beyond the end of the current public health emergency.
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Effects of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic prompted the need for rapid, flexible change in the delivery of care, education, and commitment to the well-being of obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN) residents. RECENT FINDINGS: Published literature shows multiple models for surge scheduling for residency programs in other specialties. We describe our experience creating a surge schedule for OB/GYN residents that allowed for sufficient coverage of inpatient care while minimizing resident exposure and limited hospital resources, respecting work hour requirements, and plans for coverage due to illness or need for home quarantine. We also report innovative approaches to trainee education through the use of remote-learning technology and gynecologic surgery skills training in absence of normal clinical exposure. SUMMARY: Our approach serves as a model for adapting to unprecedented challenges and offers suggestions for creative transformations of traditional teaching that can be continued beyond the immediate crisis.