Endoscopy After the COVID-19 Pandemic—What Will Be Different?

Lui, Rashid N.; Tang, Raymond; Chiu, Philip Wai Yan

doi:10.1007/s11938-022-00370-5

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“…66 For instance, major hepatology and gastroenterology societies recommended offering telemedicine services, postponing surveillance scoping, utilizing more noninvasive assessments, and considering a reduction in the use of immunosuppression in some complex patients infected with COVID-19. 65,67 These recommendations evolved as we learned about the safety of immunosuppression and COVID-19 in select populations, gastroenterologist to stay up to date on the literature. 68 The new advent of post-COVID gastrointestinal pathologies is also an example of the changing atmosphere in outpatient gastroenterology training.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Pre-pandemic procedural volume has largely returned for many institutions, with a recent study demonstrating that 70% of gastroenterologists have returned to their pre-pandemic working schedule. 65 However, COVID-19 testing policies and the pandemic’s continuation, characterized by acute and irregular increases in the number of COVID-19 infections throughout the country, have resulted in higher-than-normal cancelation rates. This variability in case volume may continue to impact gastroenterology trainees.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Many studies have reported an increased burden of incidental gastrointestinal disorders spanning several categories including motility, acid-related, functional pathologies, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), dysbiosis, acute pancreatitis, hepatic, and biliary disease. 65 , 69 Choudhury et al. found GI symptoms to be present in 12% after COVID-19 and 22% as part of long COVID-19.…”

Section: Clinical Trainingmentioning

confidence: 99%

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The new normal: a review of the impact of COVID-19 on gastroenterology fellowship training

Makhani,

Morales,

Whitson

2023

Therap Adv Gastroenterol

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The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on medical education and gastroenterology fellowship training. As a result of the pandemic, a trainee’s physical safety, mental health and wellness, clinical and procedural training, and educational opportunities were all potentially altered. Changes necessitated at the start of the pandemic were different than those needed further along in the pandemic course. Fellowship programs were required to modify policies and adapt to changes rapidly to advocate for their trainees and ensure quality education. Much of COVID-19’s initial impact on education – decreased endoscopic procedures and the loss of educational conferences – has largely returned to pre-pandemic form. However, other changes made during the pandemic have persisted and likely will continue in the future. This includes a virtual interview format for fellowship matches, a virtual option for many national conferences, and an expansion of simulation training. This article reviews the impact that COVID-19 had on medical education with a specific focus on gastroenterology fellowship. The paper highlights the initial impact of COVID-19, the lingering effects, and discusses the areas needed for further research to best understand the total impact COVID-19 had on our trainees’ education.

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