From: Impact of COVID-19 on post graduate medical education and training
• Programs should protect work-life balance by limiting work obligations during off hours | |
• Mental health interventions to support wellness and treat problems should be normalized in residency and integrated into all residency programs | |
• Provide support for trainees who have children to include access to daycare, time off when a loved one is sick, or supporting schedule changes to accommodate unique needs | |
• Social connectedness amongst residents can be integrated into programs via planned activities that are safe when social distancing is important, such as book clubs or outdoor meet ups | |
• Residencies requiring hands on skills (such as surgical residencies) should have | |
• simulation or lab back up opportunities for procedure learning |