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The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in November 2019 has witnessed a reactive ‘covidisation’ of NHS care services. Training opportunities for junior doctors have suffered and psycho-social impacts are anticipated. This study will seek to assess these factors and their impact on doctors’ career aspirations.

A five question survey was disseminated to 350 junior doctors in the Yorkshire and Humber deanery. 115 responses were gained; 78 Foundation doctors (FY1–2), 24 Core/Early specialist trainees (CT 1–2/ST1–2) and 13 Specialist Registrars.

Negative impacts on training include teaching commitments (61.7%) and work-based assessments (48%). A change in treatment protocols (67%) and acute referrals (58%) were also identified. Concerns regarding personal wellbeing were highlighted by 65%, with a greater willingness …