Conclusion
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the landscape of head and neck surgical training. With dramatic shifts in patient care being seen in nearly all geographic regions, a thoughtful and comprehensive approach to head and neck surgical training is needed to ensure proficiency of all graduates. Fortunately, due to the high clinical volume offered by accredited institutions, as well as enhanced educational experience provided through the standardized head and neck surgery fellowship curriculum, current trainees appear well-positioned to achieve expertise before entering practice. As the length of this crisis extends, more opportunities to virtually or otherwise train our fellows will emerge. We expect this to remain a fluid set of recommendations, and the ATC and the CDMS of AHNS are prepared to remain flexible and accommodating to meet the needs of our community.
Acknowledgment: The authors would like to thank JJ Jackman (American Head & Neck Society) and Drs. Jeffrey Liu (Temple University), Cheri-Ann Nathan (Louisiana State University, Shreveport), Susan McCammon (University of Alabama), Kris Mosier (University of Indiana), Alex Pearson (university of Chicago), and Elcin Zan (NYU Langone Health), for their incredible support and contributions.
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