2022-RA-816-ESGO The impact of the new RCOG 2019 curriculum and COVID 19 pandemic on gynaecological training amongst the specialist trainees in the United Kingdom: a prospective study

Abstract

2022-RA-816-ESGO Table 1The impact of COVID 19 pandemic on gynaecology training of respondentsModule Not at all affected Slightly affected Moderately affected Very affected Extremely affected Benign Gynaecology 6% 6% 15.8% 37.6% 34.6% Sub-fertility 14.9% 6.6% 15.7% 31.4% 31.4% Uro-gynaecology 10.3% 6.3% 14.3% 29.4% 39.7% Gynae-Oncology 16.5% 16.5% 21.3% 23.6% 22% Hysteroscopy 14.6% 18.7% 24.4% 20.3% 22% Colposcopy 22.4% 15.2% 13.6% 24% 24.8% ConclusionOur survey reveals that the new RCOG curriculum and COVID 19 pandemic have simultaneously compromised the gynaecology training amongst the UK trainees. RCOG and GMC-led more exhaustive survey would be welcomed to corporate our findings and take necessary actions. Gynaecology training amongst current trainees should be of the highest quality to optimize patient care in line with the professional skills recommended by the GMC.