Motivations of medical students and doctors leaving the NHS explored in a residency training application webinar series.

Background: Recent reports show that about 10% of UK-graduate doctors leave the country to pursue specialty training elsewhere. Our article aims to evaluate the motivating factors for UK graduates to leave the National Health Service (NHS), especially during the COVID-19 pandemic and Brexit.

Study Design: Cross-sectional study.

Representing Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Skin in Dermatology Education Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Evaluation of an E-learning Resource.

Background Recently published literature has shed light on the lack of representation and exposure to Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) skin types in dermatology education and training. This may lead to diagnostic uncertainty and impact the overall quality of care delivered. Thus, this paper discusses the design and development of an e-learning resource as an innovative solution to address this educational need during the pandemic.

Use of technology in end-of-life care discussions with COVID-19 patients: a narrative of a single institutional experience.

The art of communication is an important skill to have when breaking bad news or discussing end-of-life care with patients and their next of kin. Especially for COVID-19 patients, the discussions surrounding end-of-life care can be challenging and may present as unexpected news to the patient and to family members. In this letter, we explore the use of technology in end-of-life care discussions with COVID-19 patients.

Impact of SARS-CoV-2 virus pandemic on the future of cadaveric dissection anatomical teaching.

The SARS-CoV-2 virus pandemic has left a huge impact on medical education globally. An area that has not been discussed in medical education is the potential implications of the cessation of body and organ donations on medical education. We explore the implications of this on the future of cadaveric dissections in anatomy teaching amidst the SARS-CoV-2 virus pandemic.

The role of virtual sub-internships in influencing career perceptions: an international medical graduate perspective.

The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has left a huge impact on the career perceptions of trainees and medical students globally. The cancellation and/or replacement of sub-internships in the United States (US) with a virtual alternative offer a different experience. We explore the impact of this issue on international medical graduates (IMGs) who are planning to apply to a US residency program in the near future.

Reaudit of transvaginal ultrasound practice in a general gynecology clinic.

Purpose: A recent pilot audit found that the quality of transvaginal ultrasound practice in a teaching hospital did not reflect current guidelines. This was a concern given the frequency and importance of ultrasound examinations in approaching a diagnosis. Interventional measures involved ad hoc training sessions coincident with installation of updated equipment.

A pilot study to evaluate the practice of transvaginal gynecological sonography in a general gynecology clinic.

Purpose: Ultrasound is the imaging method of choice in gynecology. The quality and diagnostic accuracy of ultrasound depends on the skills of the individual performing the scan. Evaluation of ultrasound practice has received limited attention.