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Muacevic A, Adler JR, Hodge CB, Anders MG, Conti BM, Brookman JC, Martz DG, Hong CM, Gibbons M, Rock P. Impact of Pandemic Response on Training Experience of Anesthesiology Residents in an Academic Medical Center: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Cureus 2023; 15:e33500. [PMID: 36756025 PMCID: PMC9903179 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.33500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/08/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Background The impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic substantially altered operations at hospitals that support graduate medical education. We examined the impact of the pandemic on an anesthesiology training program with respect to overall case volume, subspecialty exposure, procedural skill experience, and approaches to airway management. Methods Data for this single center, retrospective cohort study came from an Institutional Review Board approved repository for clinical data. Date ranges were divided into the following phases in 2020: Pre-Pandemic (PP), Early Pandemic (EP), Recovery 1 (R1), and Recovery 2 (R2). All periods were compared to the same period from 2019 for case volume, anesthesia provider type, trainee exposure to Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) index case categories, airway technique, and patient variables. Results 15,087 cases were identified, with 5,598 (37.6%) in the PP phase, 1,570 (10.5%) in the EP phase, 1,451 (9.7%) in the R1 phase, and 6,269 (42.1%) in the R2 phase. There was a significant reduction in case volume during the EP phase compared to the corresponding period in 2019 (-55.3%; P < .001) that improved but did not return to baseline by the R2 phase (-17.6%; P < .001). ACGME required minimum cases were reduced during the EP phase compared to 2019 data for pediatric cases (age < 12 y, -72.1%; P < .001 and age < 3 y, -53.5%; P < .006) and cardiopulmonary bypass cases (52.3%, P < .003). Surgical subspecialty case volumes were significantly reduced in the EP phase except for transplant surgery. By the R2 phase, all subspecialty volumes had recovered except for plastic surgery (14.9 vs. 10.5 cases/week; P < .006) and surgical endoscopy (59.2 vs. 40 cases/week; P < .001). Use of video laryngoscopy (VL) and rapid sequence induction and intubation (RSII) also increased from the PP to the EP phase (24.6 vs. 79.6%; P < .001 and 10.3 vs. 52.3%; P < .001, respectively) and remained elevated into the R2 phase (35.2%; P < 0.001 and 23.1%; P < .001, respectively). Conclusions The COVID-19 pandemic produced significant changes in surgical case exposure for a relatively short period. The impact was short-lived, with sufficient remaining time to meet the annual ACGME program minimum case requirements and procedural experiences. The longer-term impact may be a shift towards the increased use of VL and RSII, which became more prevalent during the early phase of the pandemic.
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Zhitny VP, Djesevic E, Lagasca G, Dhalai A, Mendelson BJ. Regional and Acute Pain Anesthesiology Post COVID-19 Assessment and Recommendations for Fellowship Web Based Platforms. Local Reg Anesth 2022; 15:57-60. [PMID: 35836581 PMCID: PMC9273625 DOI: 10.2147/lra.s369147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2022] [Accepted: 06/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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In today’s applicant landscape, the SARS-COV-2 pandemic has drastically altered the traditional model of in-person interviews shifting it to an online format often conducted by web-based applications. Fellowship programs and naturally fellowship program directors face a new challenge of standardizing information to be distributed to prospective fellowship applicants through American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA) common application. Here we describe a set of 11 criteria recommended by other similar studies selected for evaluation of online program training platforms, where only 13.3% of the acute and regional pain fellowship program online platforms met 75% of the criteria with limited presence in areas of research, rotation schedules, list of fellows, alumni, and life in the area. Additional considerations pertaining to the types of procedures performed, evaluation, mentorship, academic involvement, and teaching should be undertaken by the programs.
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- Vladislav Pavlovich Zhitny
- New York University, Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative Care and Pain Medicine, New York City, NY, USA.,Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Las Vegas, NV, USA
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- Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV, USA
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- Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV, USA
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- Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV, USA
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- Cedar-Sinai Medical Center, Department of Regional Anesthesia and Acute Pain Management, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Linganna RE, Starks VB, Weiss SJ, Feinman JW, Augoustides JGT, Patel SJ. Mid-Atlantic Cardiac Anesthesiology – Leveraging Virtual Technology to Advance Continuing Medical Education. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2022; 36:2259-2261. [PMID: 35584979 PMCID: PMC8993426 DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2022.03.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2022] [Accepted: 03/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Pinyavat T, Lynch LR, Jaconia GD, Miller LK, Hines RL. The Impact of COVID-19 on Trainees: Lessons Learned and Unanticipated Opportunities. J Neurosurg Anesthesiol 2022; 34:158-162. [PMID: 34870641 DOI: 10.1097/ana.0000000000000810] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2021] [Accepted: 08/27/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Dr. Emanuel Martin Papper was a Professor and Department Chair at Columbia University whose top passion was training the next generation of anesthesiologists. As such, a fitting topic for discussion at Columbia University Department of Anesthesiology's Papper Symposium was the "The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Trainees: Lessons Learned and Unanticipated Opportunities," presented by Dr. Roberta L. Hines, Nicholas M. Greene Professor of Anesthesiology and Department Chair and Chief of Anesthesiology at Yale-New Haven Hospital. The pandemic led to abrupt changes at the national, hospital, and training program levels, all of which impacted trainees in anesthesiology and other disciplines. Nationally, there were sweeping regulatory changes that helped to shape the coronavirus disease-2019 response by medical front line workers. At each individual hospital, coronavirus disease-2019 units were created and teams were restructured to keep up with patient care demands. Educational programs adapted their curricula and trainees lost valuable clinical and academic opportunities. The innovative educational responses, including a pivot to virtual learning and virtual recruitment, provided a silver lining to the health care crisis. Another bright spot was that anesthesiology as a specialty rose to the forefront of patient care. Anesthesiologists displayed impactful leadership during the pandemic, paving the way for future growth and broadened reach of our specialty.
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Hamilton WG, Loper NR, Abdel MP, Springer BD, Chen AF. Adult Hip and Knee Reconstruction Education during the COVID-19 Pandemic. J Arthroplasty 2021; 36:S395-S399. [PMID: 33581973 PMCID: PMC7825893 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2021.01.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2020] [Revised: 12/21/2020] [Accepted: 01/12/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The COVID-19 pandemic caused an abrupt disruption in residency and fellowship training, with most in-person teaching ceasing in March 2020. The AAHKS (American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons) Board of Directors quickly initiated an online lecture series named the Fellows Online COVID-19 AAHKS Learning initiative. The purpose of this study is to illustrate the impact that this educational platform had on residents and adult hip and knee reconstruction fellows. METHODS Between March 31, 2020 and June 25, 2020 an online educational platform was simultaneously developed and delivered. Adult hip and knee reconstruction fellows and residents were invited to participate in the free, live, online education sessions. Faculty from well-respected institutions from around the United States volunteered their time to host the initiative, choosing topics to present, ranging from hip (13 lectures) and knee (9 lectures), to practice management/miscellaneous (12 lectures). Attendee registrations were tracked via the online platform and the maximum number of attendees per session was recorded. A survey was administered to attendees for feedback. RESULTS Thirty-four, 1-hour virtual lectures were delivered in real time by 79 different faculty members from 20 different institutions. A total of 4746 registrations for the 34 lectures were received, with 2768 registrants (58.3%) attending. The average attendance was 81 viewers per session (range 21-143), with attendance peaking mid-April 2020. A survey administered to lecture participants showed that 104/109 (95.4%) attended live lectures and 93/109 (85.3%) watched recorded sessions. About 92.5% of attendees responded that they wanted the lectures to continue after clinical responsibilities resumed. CONCLUSION Amid a pandemic with cessation of in-person training, AAHKS delivered a robust virtual training alternative, exposing residents and fellows to a variety of renowned faculty and topics. Attendance with the program was very high, along with continued interest to continue this initiative. These worldwide lectures may lead to future opportunities in virtual residency and fellowship education.
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- William G. Hamilton
- Anderson Orthopaedic Research Institute, Alexandria, VA,Reprint requests: William G. Hamilton, MD, Anderson Orthopaedic Research Institute, 2501 Parker’s Lane Suite 200, Alexandria, VA 22306
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- OrthoCarolina Hip and Knee Center, Atrium Musculoskeletal Institute, Charlotte, NC
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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Augoustides JG. Perioperative Echocardiography During the Coronavirus Crisis: Considerations in Pediatrics and Congenital Heart Disease. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2020; 34:2303-2306. [PMID: 32387016 PMCID: PMC7165086 DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2020.04.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2020] [Accepted: 04/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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- John G Augoustides
- Cardiovascular and Thoracic Section, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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El-Tahan MR, Schreiber JU, Diprose P, Wilkinson K, Guarracino F, Erdoes G. Interruption of the European Association of Cardiothoracic Anaesthesiology (EACTA) Fellowship Program During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic: Consequences and Solutions. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2020; 34:2581-2585. [PMID: 32665178 PMCID: PMC7311889 DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2020.06.056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2020] [Revised: 06/15/2020] [Accepted: 06/16/2020] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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This article discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the EACTA fellowship program. The authors present three points that in their view are important and give cause for concern because they could make it difficult or impossible to achieve the original goals of the fellowship program. Corresponding points are discussed and possible solutions are presented. An implementation in the fellowship curriculum is planned.
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- Mohamed R El-Tahan
- Cardiothoracic Anesthesia, Anesthesia, Surgical Intensive Care and Pain Medicine, College of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt; Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Maastricht UMC, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Cardiac Anaesthesia and Critical Care, University Hospital Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- Cardiac Anaesthesia and Critical Care, University Hospital Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Pisana, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland.
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Thalji NK, Patel PA, Elliott M, Augoustides JG. Hematologic Consequences of the Coronavirus Crisis-Focus on Relevant Clues and Complications for the Perioperative Cardiothoracic and Vascular Community. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2020; 34:3189-3192. [PMID: 32565045 PMCID: PMC7251401 DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2020.05.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2020] [Accepted: 05/18/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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- Nabil K Thalji
- Cardiovascular and Thoracic Division, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Cardiovascular and Thoracic Division, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Critical Care Medicine Division, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Cardiovascular and Thoracic Division, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA.
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Feinman JW, Roberts ML, Al-Ghofaily L, Adenwala A, Augoustides JG. The Fellowship Experience in Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology-Strategies for Applicants and Fellows to Navigate the Coronavirus Crisis. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2020; 34:2561-2565. [PMID: 32507456 PMCID: PMC7205713 DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2020.04.057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2020] [Accepted: 04/29/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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- Jared W Feinman
- Cardiovascular and Thoracic Section, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania,Philadelphia, PA
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- Cardiovascular and Thoracic Section, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania,Philadelphia, PA
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- Cardiovascular and Thoracic Section, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania,Philadelphia, PA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Perelman School ofMedicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Cardiovascular and Thoracic Section, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania,Philadelphia, PA
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Feinman JW, Al-Ghofaily L, Augoustides JG. The Fellowship Milieu in Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology-Fostering Psychological Well-being During the Coronavirus Crisis. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2020; 34:2557-2560. [PMID: 32418827 PMCID: PMC7194699 DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2020.04.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2020] [Accepted: 04/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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- Jared W Feinman
- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA.
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