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Letter To The Editor

A UK perspective on the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on medical student career perceptions

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Article: 1810968 | Received 06 Aug 2020, Accepted 10 Aug 2020, Published online: 20 Aug 2020
 

ABSTRACT

The COVID-19 pandemic has altered the normal delivery of medical education globally. Following the cancelation of traditional course components such as elective placements, UK medical students have been able to carry out temporary roles within the NHS. We believe these events may have an effect on medical students’ future choice of specialty.

Disclosure statement

No potential conflict of interest was reported by the authors.