REPERCUSSIONS OF COVID 19 PANDEMIC ON UROLOGY RESIDENCY TRAINING AND CAREER PROSPECTS IN INDIA
Keywords:
COVID 19, Residents, Impact, Urology, TrainingAbstract
Background: COVID 19 pandemic called for residents from all specialities to care for COVID patients and elective admissions and surgeries to be deferred. After two years into pandemic, residents who lost on surgical hands-on experience are now completing their training and start individual practice.
Aim: This study aimed at gauging repercussions of COVI 19 pandemic on training, surgical hands-on experience and career prospects of Urology residents in India.
Materials and methods: We conducted a nationwide, anonymous, online survey among urology residents in India from May 14, 2022, to June 5, 2022. Trainees who were during second or third year of their training as on March 2020 were included in the study. The period that was considered was between March 2020 and March 2022. The questions covered 6 domains–Demographic data, workload before and during the pandemic, Training, Social impact, future prospects and suggestions. This questionnaire was circulated through social media (Facebook, WhatsApp, and Twitter) as well as E-mail.
Results: We received 58 responses over 3 weeks, majority of residents agreeing to negative impact of pandemic on training, surgical hands-on experience and social life. Those who were in final year of training at start of pandemic felt less confident(p<0.05) to start individual practice after obtaining degree. Majority residents suggested inclusion of virtual training/ wet labs or postings at subspeciality centres.
Conclusion: Urology training needs to include more competency based training methods and extend psychosocial and career related support to young urologists affected by pandemic.
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