Impact of COVID-19 on endoscopy trainees: an international survey

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Authors

Katarzyna M. Pawlak · Ministry of Interior and Administration

Jan Král · Institute of Clinical and Experimental Medicine

Rishad Khan · University of Toronto

Sunil Amin · University of Miami

Mohammad Bilal · Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Rashid N. Lui · Chinese University of Hong Kong

Dalbir S. Sandhu

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to restrictions in endoscopic volumes and endoscopy training, with high rates of anxiety and burnout among endoscopy trainees worldwide. Targeted measures by training programs to address these key issues are warranted to improve trainee well-being and support trainee education.

Topics & Keywords

COVID-19 and healthcare impacts Infection Control and Ventilation Healthcare Systems and Challenges

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

Volume 92, Issue 4, pp. 925-935

DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2020.06.010

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