Accelerating Education During COVID-19 Through Virtual Learning.

• Authors: Foad Nahai, Emory University; Jeffrey M. Kenkel, University of Texas Southwestern
• Journal Title: Aesthet Surg J Open Forum
• Volume: Volume 2, Number 2
• Publisher: The Aesthetic Society | 2020-06, Pages ojaa023-ojaa023
• Type of Work: Article | Final Publisher PDF
• Publisher DOI: http://doi.org/10.1093/asjof/ojaa023
• Subjects: Health Sciences, Health Care Management; Education, Health
• Keywords: operating theater; procedures; educational efforts; lockdown; virtual learning; distance learning

Abstract

The curve has begun to flatten and many of us have returned to the office and the operating theater. For many of us, this is likely the longest time in our careers without seeing patients, performing aesthetic procedures, and traveling to meetings. We are glad this is now in our rearview mirror and we can return to work as normal or should we say what we hope will be a temporary new normal? We are proud of the educational efforts the Aesthetic Surgery Journal offered during the lockdown. Through the contributions of many of our lifelong peers and our editorial team, both ASJ and ASJ Open Forum quickly became a go-to resource during COVID-19.