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The impact of COVID-19 on cardiology training

Samuel Conway1, Ali Kirresh2, Alex Stevenson3

  • 1Senior Clinical Fellow in Heart Failure Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, Pond Street, Hampstead, London, NW3 2QG.

The British Journal of Cardiology
|June 24, 2022
PubMed

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The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted cardiology training in the UK, reducing opportunities and affecting career progression. Adapting with online education and simulation is crucial for maintaining world-class cardiology training.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Cardiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic drastically altered medical practice and training globally.
  • Cardiology trainees in the UK faced substantial reductions in clinical and procedural training opportunities.
  • Concerns arose regarding extended training durations and trainee mental health due to pandemic-related disruptions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on UK cardiology training.
  • To identify challenges and opportunities for adapting cardiology training in the post-pandemic era.
  • To propose strategies for ensuring continued high-quality cardiology education.

Main Methods:

  • Review of training disruptions and their effects on cardiology trainees.
  • Examination of adaptations in other medical specialties during the pandemic.
  • Analysis of the potential role of digital tools and simulation in future training.

Main Results:

  • Significant loss of specialist clinics and procedural work for trainees.
  • Cancellation or postponement of training events and career progression disruptions.
  • Increased adoption of video conferencing and online education platforms.

Conclusions:

  • The pandemic necessitates a re-evaluation of cardiology training structures.
  • Integrating online education and simulation can mitigate training deficits.
  • A coordinated national strategy is essential for equitable and high-quality cardiology training in the UK.

Keywords:
COVID-19cardiologytraining

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