Surgical exposure and simulation
Following the literature’s recommendations5, all elective cases were suspended, and urgent or time dependent surgeries were only performed by attending Otolaryngologists. In order to deal with the absence of surgical exposure, during their “on” week, residents are expected to perform pre-established simulation training programs for nasal endoscopic surgery, and myringotomy with ventilation tubes placement. Other simulation training programs, such as microphonosurgery and septoplasty, are under development and validation, however, residents are expected to complete these courses as well.