COVID-19 impact on Surgical Training and Recovery Planning (COVID-STAR) - A cross-sectional observational study

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Authors

J Clements · Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland

Josh Burke · Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland

Deirdre Nally · Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland

Mohamed Rabie · Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland

Elizabeth Kane · Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland

Emma Barlow · Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland

Abstract

COVID-19 has had a negative impact on surgical training across all grades and specialties, with implications for trainee progression, recruitment and retention of the surgical workforce. Further investigation of the long-term impact at a national level is required.

Topics & Keywords

COVID-19 and healthcare impacts Diversity and Career in Medicine Healthcare Systems and Challenges

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: International Journal of Surgery

Volume 88, pp. 105903-105903

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2021.105903

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