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Advanced head and neck surgery training during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Givi, Babak; Moore, Michael G; Bewley, Arnaud F; Coffey, Charles S; Cohen, Marc A; Hessel, Amy C; Jalisi, Scharukh; Kang, Steven; Newman, Jason G; Puscas, Liana; Shindo, Maisie; Shuman, Andrew; Thakkar, Punam; Weed, Donald T; Chalian, Ara.
  • Givi B; Department of Otolaryngology, NYU Langone Health, New York, New York, USA.
  • Moore MG; Department of Otolaryngology, Indiana University, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.
  • Bewley AF; Department of Otolaryngology, University of California, Davis, California, USA.
  • Coffey CS; Department of Surgery, Division of Otolaryngology, University of California, San Diego, California, USA.
  • Cohen MA; Head and Neck Service, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York, USA.
  • Hessel AC; Department of Head and Neck Surgery, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA.
  • Jalisi S; Department of Otolaryngology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
  • Kang S; Department of Otolaryngology, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA.
  • Newman JG; Department of Otolaryngology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Puscas L; Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, USA.
  • Shindo M; Department of Otolaryngology, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA.
  • Shuman A; Department of Otolaryngology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.
  • Thakkar P; Division of Otolaryngology, The George Washington University, Washington, DC, USA.
  • Weed DT; Department of Otolaryngology, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, USA.
  • Chalian A; Department of Otolaryngology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Head Neck ; 42(7): 1411-1417, 2020 Jul.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-209697
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted medical training. Here we assess its effect on head and neck surgical education.

METHODS:

Surveys were sent to current accredited program directors and trainees to assess the impact of COVID-19 on the fellow's experience and employment search. Current fellows' operative logs were compared with those of the 2018 to 2019 graduates.

RESULTS:

Despite reduction in operative volume, 82% of current American Head and Neck Society fellows have reached the number of major surgical operations to support certification. When surveyed, 86% of program directors deemed their fellow ready to enter practice. The majority of fellows felt prepared to practice ablative (96%), and microvascular surgery (73%), and 57% have secured employment to follow graduation. Five (10%) had a pending job position put on hold due to the pandemic.

CONCLUSIONS:

Despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, current accredited trainees remain well-positioned to obtain proficiency and enter the work-force.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Otolaryngology / Pneumonia, Viral / Surveys and Questionnaires / Clinical Competence / Coronavirus Infections / Curriculum / Fellowships and Scholarships Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: North America Language: English Journal: Head Neck Journal subject: Neoplasms Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Hed.26252

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Otolaryngology / Pneumonia, Viral / Surveys and Questionnaires / Clinical Competence / Coronavirus Infections / Curriculum / Fellowships and Scholarships Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study / Randomized controlled trials Limits: Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: North America Language: English Journal: Head Neck Journal subject: Neoplasms Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Hed.26252