The Impact of COVID-19 on Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Training in the United Kingdom

Abstract

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has abruptly reduced gastrointestinal endoscopy activity worldwide. This has had a consequent impact on endoscopy training in the United Kingdom (UK). However, the impact on trainee procedure exposure has not been quantified. We conducted a UK-wide survey with the aim of quantifying the impact of COVID-19 on hands-on endoscopy procedures performed by trainees and on their emotional well-being.