Impact of COVID-19 on oncology education and training in India

Authors

Seema Rajesh Rao, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
Lavanya Gurram, Tata Memorial Hospital
K. Vasudev Bhat, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
Shirley Lewis, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

ecancermedicalscience

Abstract

Coronavirus disease-19 was declared a pandemic and global emergency in March 2020. Oncology education and training has been on a rollercoaster ride ever since. Despite major changes in the work environment, training for postgraduates in oncology has continued with various challenges. We discuss the changes brought about in education, training and assessments for oncology residents.

DOI

10.3332/ECANCER.2020.ED107

Publication Date

11-18-2020

Recommended Citation

Rao, Seema Rajesh; Gurram, Lavanya; Vasudev Bhat, K.; and Lewis, Shirley, "Impact of COVID-19 on oncology education and training in India" (2020). Open Access archive. 69.
https://impressions.manipal.edu/open-access-archive/69