Synopsis

COVID-19 has resulted in significant disruption to training and early career development for academic faculty and trainees alike, with disproportionate impact on females, parents with young children, and underrepresented minorities. In this talk, we highlight the obstacles faced by these groups in general and the way in which the pandemic has exacerbated these disparities. We also highlight potential programs and approaches academic departments can take to mitigate these disparities. The lecture also discusses the general impact on research, training, and education, as well as opportunities that have developed through COVID funding mechanisms and research.