Submission ID 78111
| Code | OB-1-2 |
|---|---|
| At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to: | |
| Category | Medical Education |
| Type | Oral |
| Will the presenter be a: | Student |
| Title | Impact of Covid-19 on Family Medicine Resident Wellbeing and Social Networks |
| Background/Purpose | The COVID-19 pandemic has led to significant disruptions in medical education globally. While there has been increasing literature surrounding the impact of COVID-19 on the acquisition of clinical skills among residents in training, there is a paucity of data on its effect on resident social networks and well-being. |
| Methods | A mixed-methods longitudinal analysis was conducted using an existing national survey instrument, the Family Medicine Longitudinal Survey, modified to query COVID-19 impact. Survey items included 5-point Likert-scale questions and open-ended short answer questions. Participants included 238 graduating Family Medicine Residents (FMR) between 2021 and 2022. Likert-scale responses and multiple-choice questions are reported as summary statistics. Short answer responses underwent thematic analysis. Main outcome measures include resident perception of impact of COVID-19 on well-being and relationships with peers and teachers. |
| Results | Survey response rate was 81.8% (126/154) in 2021 and 74.6% (112/150) in 2022. Significant themes for both cohorts included: negative impact on well-being, social isolation, decreased interactions and relationships with peers, and difficulty establishing relationships with teachers. In 2022, 78% of residents reported a negative impact on their personal well-being due to social isolation and 43% reported a loss of interpersonal relationships. |
| Discussion | Graduating FMR in both the 2021 and 2022 cohorts perceived negative impacts of the pandemic on their well-being as a result of social isolation and decreased relationships with co-residents and teachers. This study provides insight on the ongoing impact of COVID-19 on the experiences of FMR beyond curricular losses. It may serve to inform programmatic initiatives to mitigate these impacts. |
| Keyword 1 | Covid-19 |
| Keyword 2 | Postgraduate Education |
| Keyword 3 | Curriculum |
| Abstract content most relevant to: (check all that apply) | Residency Education |
| Abstract Track - First Choice | Virtual Clinical Medical Education |
| Authors | Julia Avolio Milena Forte Julia Avolio Yasmin Dini Laura Diamond Kulamakan (Mahan) Kulasegaram Stuart Murdoch Risa Freeman |
