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Resident Education and Wellness: A Strategy for Future Pandemics
Samuel L Posey1, Josef E Jolissaint1, Aaron M Brandt1
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Atrium Health Musculoskeletal Institute, Charlotte, North Carolina.
Journal of Surgical Orthopaedic Advances
|November 22, 2022
Summary
The COVID-19 pandemic challenged medical training. A novel 3-Team system maintained resident education and wellness through telemedicine and dedicated support, ensuring high-quality care and program continuity.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Public Health
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic significantly disrupted healthcare systems and medical training.
- Resource allocation and risk mitigation strategies impacted resident education and well-being.
- Maintaining a competent and healthy residency program required innovative solutions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and evaluate strategies for sustaining residency programs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- To address the unique challenges to resident education, wellness, and patient care.
- To optimize resident training, research, and well-being amidst unprecedented circumstances.
Main Methods:
- Implementation of a revolving 3-Team system in 2020.
- Designated teams: "Inpatient-Team" for direct care, "Back-up Team" for telemedicine, and "Quarantine-Team" for education-wellness.
- Leveraging technology for virtual patient care, education, and wellness initiatives.
Main Results:
- The 3-Team system facilitated safe, high-quality patient care.
- Resident education, research, and wellness were optimized.
- Technology enhanced virtual education and provided wellness opportunities despite social distancing.
Conclusions:
- The 3-Team system proved effective in maintaining a robust residency program during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Virtual platforms offer lasting improvements for patient care, education, research, and wellness.
- Adaptable strategies are crucial for the resilience of medical training in public health crises.
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