Browsing by Author "Jalisi, Scharukh"

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    Advanced head and neck surgery training during the COVID-19 pandemic
    (Wiley, 2020) Givi, Babak; Moore, Michael G.; Bewley, Arnaud F.; Coffey, Charles S.; Cohen, Marc A.; Hessel, Amy C.; Jalisi, Scharukh; Kang, Steven; Newman, Jason G.; Puscas, Liana; Shindo, Maisie; Shuman, Andrew; Thakkar, Punam; Weed, Donald T.; Chalian, Ara; Otolaryngology -- Head and Neck Surgery, School of Medicine
    The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted medical training. Here we assess its effect on head and neck surgical education. Methods Surveys were sent to current accredited program directors and trainees to assess the impact of COVID-19 on the fellow's experience and employment search. Current fellows' operative logs were compared with those of the 2018 to 2019 graduates. Results Despite reduction in operative volume, 82% of current American Head and Neck Society fellows have reached the number of major surgical operations to support certification. When surveyed, 86% of program directors deemed their fellow ready to enter practice. The majority of fellows felt prepared to practice ablative (96%), and microvascular surgery (73%), and 57% have secured employment to follow graduation. Five (10%) had a pending job position put on hold due to the pandemic. Conclusions Despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, current accredited trainees remain well-positioned to obtain proficiency and enter the work-force.
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    Advanced head and neck surgery training during the COVID-19 pandemic
    (Wiley, 2020) Givi, Babak; Moore, Michael G.; Bewley, Arnaud F.; Coffey, Charles S.; Cohen, Marc A.; Hessel, Amy C.; Jalisi, Scharukh; Kang, Steven; Newman, Jason G.; Puscas, Liana; Shindo, Maisie; Shuman, Andrew; Thakkar, Punam; Weed, Donald T.; Chalian, Ara; Otolaryngology -- Head and Neck Surgery, School of Medicine
    Background The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted medical training. Here we assess its effect on head and neck surgical education. Methods Surveys were sent to current accredited program directors and trainees to assess the impact of COVID-19 on the fellow's experience and employment search. Current fellows' operative logs were compared with those of the 2018 to 2019 graduates. Results Despite reduction in operative volume, 82% of current American Head and Neck Society fellows have reached the number of major surgical operations to support certification. When surveyed, 86% of program directors deemed their fellow ready to enter practice. The majority of fellows felt prepared to practice ablative (96%), and microvascular surgery (73%), and 57% have secured employment to follow graduation. Five (10%) had a pending job position put on hold due to the pandemic. Conclusions Despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, current accredited trainees remain well-positioned to obtain proficiency and enter the work-force.
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    Safety Recommendations for Evaluation and Surgery of the Head and Neck During the COVID-19 Pandemic
    (AMA, 2020-03) Givi, Babak; Schiff, Bradley A.; Chinn, Steven B.; Clayburgh, Daniel; Iyer, N. Gopalakrishna; Jalisi, Scharukh; Moore, Michael G.; Nathan, Cherie-Ann; Orloff, Lisa A.; O'Neill, James P.; Parker, Noah; Zender, Chad; Morris, Luc G. T.; Davies, Louise; Otolaryngology -- Head and Neck Surgery, School of Medicine
    Importance The rapidly expanding novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, has challenged the medical community to an unprecedented degree. Physicians and health care workers are at added risk of exposure and infection during the course of patient care. Because of the rapid spread of this disease through respiratory droplets, health care workers who come in close contact with the upper aerodigestive tract during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, such as otolaryngologists–head and neck surgeons, are particularly at risk. A set of safety recommendations was created based on a review of the literature and communications with physicians with firsthand knowledge of safety procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic. Observations A high number of health care workers were infected during the first phase of the pandemic in the city of Wuhan, China. Subsequently, by adopting strict safety precautions, other regions were able to achieve high levels of safety for health care workers without jeopardizing the care of patients. The most common procedures related to the examination and treatment of upper aerodigestive tract diseases were reviewed. Each category was reviewed based on the potential risk imposed to health care workers. Specific recommendations were made based on the literature, when available, or consensus best practices. Specific safety recommendations were made for performing tracheostomy in patients with COVID-19. Conclusions and Relevance Preserving a highly skilled health care workforce is a top priority for any community and health care system. Based on the experience of health care systems in Asia and Europe, by following strict safety guidelines, the risk of exposure and infection of health care workers could be greatly reduced while providing high levels of care. The provided recommendations, which may evolve over time, could be used as broad guidance for all health care workers who are involved in the care of patients with COVID-19.