All hands on deck: early graduation of senior medical students in the COVID-19 pandemic

All hands on deck: early graduation of senior medical students in the COVID-19 pandemic

Laith Alexander, James Ashcroft, Matthew H. V. Byrne, Jonathan Wan

During the COVID-19 pandemic, early graduation of senior medical students simultaneously offers useful clinical experience in preparation for junior doctor posts, whilst helping address staffing shortages due to illness or self-isolation. Having recently graduated early from medical school, we offer our reflections on the obstacles and opportunities associated with working in an uncharted clinical environment. We are not the only ones on a steep learning curve at this time: this pandemic will challenge and provide learning for staff of all levels.

2020

covid-19, medical students, graduation, junior doctors

Epidemiology and Health

Korean Society of Epidemiology

Medicine, Special aspects of education