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Kirby E, Franco H, Burger S, Shadé Breedt D, Davies J, Azam S, Weyers J, Chan KS. 184 Effects of The Coronavirus Pandemic on Medical and Surgical Education: Results of An International Survey by The International Association of Student Surgical Societies (IASSS). Br J Surg 2021. [DOI: 10.1093/bjs/znab259.845] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
Abstract
Abstract
Aim
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) presents a variety of unforeseen challenges to medical students and surgical trainees. Adaptations to the content and delivery of medical education are inevitable as institutions respond to the virus. Departments face significant restructuring, with important implications for training. Our aim was to assess the global impact of the first wave of COVID-19 on medical and surgical education.
Method
Between 12 May and 26 May 2020, an online survey was conducted and circulated to contacts of the International Association of Student Surgical Societies, including medical students and healthcare practitioners. All data were anonymous; no personal identifiable information was collected. Consent was implied by participation in the survey, which was on a voluntary basis.
Results
We collated 527 responses from 111 institutions across 26 countries. Globally, 93.5% of medical student placements were affected by the first wave of COVID-19, with examination restructuring and alternative teaching methods employed by 87.8% of medical schools. Trainee redeployment was common in both surgical (61.5%) and non-surgical (77.1%) disciplines. Surgical services were significantly affected, with reduced elective procedures in 93% of institutions. On an individual level, COVID-19 resulted in prolonged absence from clinical duties and mental health concerns at all levels of training.
Conclusions
Our data highlight drastic changes in medical and surgical education and practice as a result of the first wave of COVID-19. These changes are significant at all levels of training, both institutionally and individually. The pandemic is likely to have persistent consequences for future trainees in terms of education and career progression.
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Affiliation(s)
- E Kirby
- International Association of Student Surgical Societies, Cape Town, South Africa
- University of Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- International Association of Student Surgical Societies, Cape Town, South Africa
- Bond University, Gold Coast, Australia
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- International Association of Student Surgical Societies, Cape Town, South Africa
- Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa
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- International Association of Student Surgical Societies, Cape Town, South Africa
- Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa
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- International Association of Student Surgical Societies, Cape Town, South Africa
- Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa
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- International Association of Student Surgical Societies, Cape Town, South Africa
- University College London, London, United Kingdom
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- International Association of Student Surgical Societies, Cape Town, South Africa
- University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
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- International Association of Student Surgical Societies, Cape Town, South Africa
- Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Novena, Singapore
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Colquhoun D, Glazsiou P, Somerset S, Pirozzo S, Horsley P, Irish K, Weyers J. 4P-0944 Lipid levels are similar in patients on mediterranean and low fat diets for up to 3 years in patients with coronary heart disease on station therapy. ATHEROSCLEROSIS SUPP 2003. [DOI: 10.1016/s1567-5688(03)91202-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Weyers J. A mediterranean diet (MED) vs a low fat (LF) diet improves depression independent of cholesterol in coronary heart disease patients(CHD). Heart Lung Circ 2000. [DOI: 10.1046/j.1443-9506.2000.06954.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Colquhoun D, Glasziou P, Horsley P, Somerset S, Gallagher B, Weyers J. Comparison of a mediterranean (Med) diet to low fat (LF) diet on lipids in patients (pts) with coronary heart disease (CHD). Heart Lung Circ 2000. [DOI: 10.1046/j.1443-9506.2000.06930.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Colquhoun D, Glasziou P, Horsley P, Somerset S, Gallagher B, Weyers J. Comparison of a mediterranean (med) diet to low fat (lf) diet on lipids in patients (pts) with coronary heart disease (chd). Atherosclerosis 2000. [DOI: 10.1016/s0021-9150(00)81075-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Weyers J, Colquhoun D. A mediterranean diet (MED) vs a low fat (LF) diet improves depression independent of cholesterol in coronary heart disease patients (CHD). Atherosclerosis 2000. [DOI: 10.1016/s0021-9150(00)81230-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Weyers J, Colquhoun D, Stewart R, Tonkin A, Marshener I, Simes J. Prevalence of depression in patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) on cholesterol lowering therapy with pravastatin. Atherosclerosis 2000. [DOI: 10.1016/s0021-9150(00)80938-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Horn D, Weyers J. Hypercubic structures in orthogonal Hopfield models. Phys Rev A Gen Phys 1987; 36:4968-4974. [PMID: 9898756 DOI: 10.1103/physreva.36.4968] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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Horn D, Weyers J. Information packing in associative memory models. Phys Rev A Gen Phys 1986; 34:2324-2328. [PMID: 9897519 DOI: 10.1103/physreva.34.2324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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