Accepted Type
Dedicated Poster
Code
LP5 - 02
Acceptance Declaration
Accept
Additional Information
I declare I have no actual or potential conflict of interest in relation to this program.
Was this work accepted for CCME 2020?
no
Category
General Call (Workshop, Oral Presentation, Poster Presentation)
Type
Poster
Sub Type
Education Research
Will the presenter be a:
Resident
Affiliation
Title
The Impact of COVID-19 on Resident Medical Education in Canada: A Systematic Review
Length of Presentation
Background/Purpose
The novel coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) has had an unprecedented impact on the Canadian medical education system, particularly for resident trainees. This systematic review aimed to explore the impact of COVID-19 on resident physician training in Canada.
Methods
The PubMed, MEDLINE, and CENTRAL databases were queried using keywords (COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, residency, medical education, Canada). Articles from December 2019 to September 2020 were included. Literature screening and data extraction were conducted by two independent reviewers. A descriptive summary of the themes, goals, challenges, and response strategies to the COVID-19 pandemic was generated.
Results
After screening 141 articles, 8 articles met inclusion criteria. Thematic analysis demonstrated three main goals: 1) maintenance of training; 2) promotion of wellness; and 3) reducing trainee exposure. The most common challenges were: 1) reduction of exposure during clinical encounters; 2) avoiding unnecessary exposures; and 3) redeployment to auxilary rotations. The most common response strategies were: 1) transitioning to virtual teaching; 2) reducing cross-site coverage with back-up call systems; and 3) improving communication between leadership and residents. Additionally, innovative solutions developed in response to the pandemic improved gaps in healthcare pre-pandemic.
Conclusion
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the medical training of physicians in Canada. The main goals, challenges, and successful response strategies implemented by various residency programs across Canada were identified. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, residency programs will need to continue to adapt, innovate, and implement strategies to continue to provide exceptional medical training.
Keyword 1
COVID-19
Keyword 2
Resident
Keyword 3
Education
Level of Training
Post Graduate
Abstract Themes
Postgraduate
Additional Theme (First choice)
Physician & Medical Student Health and Well-being
Additional Theme (Second Choice)
Continuing Medical Education
Additional Theme (Third Choice)
Authors
Presenter
Miranda Wan
Term 1
Yes
Term 2
Yes
Term 3
Yes
Term 4
Yes
Term 5
Yes
