Beatrice Go BS1, Karthik Rajasekaran MD2

1University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
2Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
 
Corresponding Author:
Beatrice Go
800 Walnut St, 18th Floor
Philadelphia PA 19107
Beatrice.go@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
 
The authors have no conflicts of interest, financial or other, to disclose.
 
Key Words: COVID-19 pandemic; medical education; medical student; residency decision making
 
Abstract
            Coronavirus disease 2019 has undoubtedly impacted the healthcare system while causing lasting and profound implications for medical education. Senior medical students seeking exposure to the field of otolaryngology now find themselves in the challenging position of obtaining the experiences to make an informed decision on a future specialty. Virtual electives using comprehensive online material, discussion, and videos as well as the advent of telemedicine may be potential solutions to increase exposure to otolaryngology. While incorporating opportunities for authentic patient interactions is still a challenge, it is crucial that the academic otolaryngology community prioritize seeking solutions for interested medical students