Novel Changes in Resident Education during a Pandemic: Strategies and Approaches to Maximize Residency Education and Safety

Abstract Introduction  The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a reduction in surgical and clinical volume, which has altered the traditional training experience of the otolaryngology resident. Objective  To describe the strategies we utilized to maximize resident education as well as ensure patient and st...

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Published inInternational Archives of Otorhinolaryngology Vol. 24; no. 3; pp. e267 - e271
Main Authors Johnson, Jared, Chung, Michael T., Carron, Michael A., Chan, Eleanor Y., Lin, Ho-Sheng, Hotaling, Jeffrey
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda 01.07.2020
Fundação Otorrinolaringologia
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covid-19
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OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY
pandemic
resident education
strategies
COVID-19
pandemic
resident education
strategies
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Summary:Abstract Introduction  The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a reduction in surgical and clinical volume, which has altered the traditional training experience of the otolaryngology resident. Objective  To describe the strategies we utilized to maximize resident education as well as ensure patient and staff safety during the pandemic. Methods  We developed a system that emphasized three key elements. First and foremost, patient care remained the core priority. Next, clinical duties were restructured to avoid unnecessary exposure of residents. The third component was ensuring continuation of resident education and maximizing learning experiences. Results  To implement these key elements, our residency divided up our five hospitals into three functional groups based on geographical location and clinical volume. Each team works for three days at their assigned location before being replaced by the next three-person team at our two busiest sites. Resident teams are kept completely separate from each other, so that they do not interact with those working at other sites. Conclusions  Despite the daily challenges encountered as we navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic, our otolaryngology residency program has been able to establish a suitable balance between maintenance of resident safety and well-being without compromise to patient care.
ISSN:1809-9777
1809-4864
1809-4864
DOI:10.1055/s-0040-1714147