COVID-19 and surgical education: Every cloud has a silver lining

摘要

Much of today’s education and training is purportedly provided “on the job”, where trainees are expected to accumulate skills and experi- ence whilst providing patient-centred care. Yet, the priority of clinical practice is patient safety and care, taking precedent over educational needs of trainees, often resulting in administrative tasks of such care eroding educational opportunities. Although surgeons’ first and fore- most duty is to look after patients, they are also obliged to entitle time for education, training, research and management.