Living with COVID-19: A Perspective from New York Area Ophthalmology Residency Program Directors at the Epicenter of the Pandemic

Chen, Royce W.S.; Abazari, Azin; Dhar, Sonya; Fredrick, Douglas R.; Friedman, Ilana; Glass, Lora R. Dagi; Khouri, Albert S; Kim, Eleanore T; Laudi, John; Park, Sunju; Reddy, Harsha; Rosenberg, Jamie B.; Sandler, Shlomit F.; Shrivastava, Anurag; Sun, Grace; Winokur, Jules

doi:10.1016/j.ophtha.2020.05.006

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“…[15][16][17] To the best of our knowledge, few publications addressed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in ophthalmology residency programs, and from those, only one presents objective data. [18][19][20] A nationwide study conducted in India with ophthalmology trainees (96% of which were enrolled in residency programs; n = 716, unknown response rate) revealed that 25% had been deployed to COVID-19 duties and 81% felt that the COVID-19 lockdown adversely affected their learning. 20 According to objective data from our study, ophthalmology teaching departments were following the recommendations of public health organizations and scheduling only priority, urgent and emergent visits, and procedures.…”

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Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Ophthalmology Residency Training in Portugal

Silva¹,

Laiginhas²,

Meireles³

et al. 2020

Acta Med Port

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Introduction: The purpose of this study was to provide objective and real-life data concerning the impact of the COVID-19 pandemicon ophthalmology residency training in Portugal.Material and Methods: Descriptive survey-based study applied to current Portuguese ophthalmology residents (n = 80 eligible).Results: Seventy-five residents participated (94% response rate). All except one (99%) admitted a change in their routine clinical practice during the pandemic, and most (89%) continued to be engaged in ophthalmology department duties. Twenty-five percent were deployed to COVID-19 units, which was combined with ophthalmological activities in about half of them (47%). A significant proportion of participants stated that they were enrolled in the following ophthalmological activities: emergency/inpatient care (87%), outpatient visits (73%; general 70% vs subspecialty 29%), and surgical procedures (64%). Twenty-five percent did not assist in any outpatient visits and 36% did not participate in any surgical procedures. On a scale from 1 (no impact) to 5 (maximum impact), most participants classified their perceived negative impact of the pandemic on the training program as 3 (24%), 4 (40%), or 5 (27%). Participants highly agreed with the extension of the residency program (80%) in order to to make up for training disruption.Discussion: Most trainees provided ophthalmological care during the pandemic. However, those clinical activities were essentially related to general and emergency care. Surgical experience was significantly curtailed. As such, strategies are needed to guarantee a high-quality learning process. Further studies are required to develop an international perspective on how ophthalmology training programs have been affected so that educational organizations can make recommendations regarding standardized adjustments to training programs.Conclusion: The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the training of ophthalmology residents nationwide.

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Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Ophthalmology Residency Training in Portugal

Silva¹,

Laiginhas²,

Meireles³

et al. 2020

Acta Med Port

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“…Efforts of ophthalmology training programmes in the New York area serve as an example of the power of collaboration, with implementation of shared lecture programming, telemedicine experiences and emotional support services for residents. 26 Devoting time to check in with our colleagues, mentors and trainees across the globe may be meaningful in providing mutual support and solidarity. While we may be physically distant, open communication and interaction within our ophthalmic community will foster and maintain resilience and resolve, as we continue to learn and work together to serve our patients in the new normal.…”

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Training in the year of the eye: the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on ophthalmic education

Bakshi

Chodosh

et al. 2020

Br J Ophthalmol

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“…In the New York metropolitan area, ophthalmology residency programs have instituted a successful combined teleconferencing platform, in which residents from 12 different programs participate in didactic lectures. 1 Compensating for lost surgical experience presents a more complex issue.…”

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Strabismus Surgical Training During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Wagner¹

2020

J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus

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Living with COVID-19: A Perspective from New York Area Ophthalmology Residency Program Directors at the Epicenter of the Pandemic

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Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Ophthalmology Residency Training in Portugal

Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Ophthalmology Residency Training in Portugal

Training in the year of the eye: the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on ophthalmic education

Strabismus Surgical Training During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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