Seattle, Washington, is an epicenter of the coronavirus disease 2019 epidemic in the United
States. In response, the Division of General Surgery at the University of Washington …

On March 1, 2020, the first case of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was confirmed in
New York, New York. Since then, the city has emerged as an epicenter for the ongoing …

BACKGROUND: As the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic continues to
spread, swift actions and preparation are critical for ensuring the best outcomes for patients …

The global coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has impacted nearly every aspect of
personal and professional life since the first case was reported in the United States on …

Importance The suspension of elective operations in March 2020 to prepare for the COVID-
19 surge posed significant challenges to resident education. To mitigate the potential …

The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) was first diagnosed in Wuhan, China in December 2019
and has now spread throughout the world, being verified by the World Health Organization …

Objective Describe the early impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on general surgery
residency training nationwide. Design A 31-question electronic survey was distributed to …

Background Healthcare systems and surgical residency training programs have been
significantly affected by the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. A …

On March 9, 2020, the Governor of New Jersey declared a state of emergency and a public
health emergency to contain the spread of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) …

The novel COVID-19 pandemic will alter the educational experience for surgical residents
across the country. It has already led to significant changes within most hospitals, including …