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  • Hurricane Irma impacted Florida significantly.
  • Medical trainees were present during the event.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To understand the experiences of medical trainees during Hurricane Irma.
  • To identify challenges faced by trainees in disaster situations.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative analysis of trainee experiences.
  • Firsthand accounts of self-reliance during and after the storm.

Main Results:

  • Trainees had to independently manage during and after Hurricane Irma.
  • The event underscored a lack of specific disaster preparedness training.

Conclusions:

  • Hurricane Irma exposed vulnerabilities in medical trainee preparedness.
  • Enhanced disaster training is crucial for healthcare professionals.