The Year in Graduate Medical Education: Selected Highlights From 2021

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Anesthesiology
• Graduate Medical Education

Background:

• The Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia launches an annual review series.
• This series focuses on significant literature in graduate medical education (GME).

Purpose of the Study:

• To review and highlight key GME literature from the past year.
• To inform educators on best practices for training future anesthesiologists.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of significant publications in GME.
• Thematic analysis of selected research and writing.

Main Results:

• Key themes include simulation, technology in GME, pre-pandemic training, and COVID-19's effects.
• Simulation and training workshops offer significant educational value.
• Social media and information technology are increasingly vital in GME and recruitment.

Conclusions:

• The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly impacted graduate medical education.
• Understanding these trends is crucial for effective anesthesiologist training.