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04 '20
By Jesse M. Conyers, MD The prevailing feeling among radiology residents during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis can be summed up in one word: uncertainty. The COVID-19 pandemic has destabilized our society, and its effects on radiology resident education and training have been incredibly profound. As a chief resident, I hear concerns from…
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04 '20
By Michael Tuite, MD At the University of Wisconsin Hospital, we have had time to prepare for the expected surge of COVID-19 and have instituted progressive planning. We first identified, working with specialty ordering provider leaders, the studies and procedures (such as gastrointestinal studies and joint injections) that could be considered nonurgent, and our…
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04 '20
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has impacted everyone’s life. COVID-19 has turned our world upside down, brought our economy to a virtual halt, and overwhelmed medical facilities. Among the important activities affected by the virus have been our initial certification exams. After much discussion, exam administrations scheduled in the first half of the year were…