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New Emirates Medical Journal

Author(s): Prashanth Kulkarni* and Manjappa Mahadevappa

DOI: 10.2174/0250688202999210204103434

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Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Cardiology Resident Training and Education

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Abstract

The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has created an unprecedented global health emergency. This crisis has impacted educational activities worldwide, including India. It is imperative to understand the challenges faced by institutions in imparting resident training when dealing with patients during this pandemic. This correspondence briefly discusses the effect on the cardiology residency program and research activities. It also highlights the measures to impart education safely amid a current pandemic.

Keywords: COVID-19, Pandemic, Coronavirus, Cardiology, Acute coronary syndrome, Education.

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