This timely session explores how plastic surgery residency programs in Indonesia and the United States responded to the educational disruptions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Through case examples and collaborative discussion, presenters highlight the challenges and opportunities of sustaining surgical education in a remote or restricted environment. Topics include virtual learning solutions, restructured curricula, wellness considerations, and lessons learned that could shape the future of residency training worldwide.

Intended Audience
Plastic surgery educators, program directors, residents and fellows, medical education coordinators, and global surgery leaders with an interest in training resilience and innovation during crises. 

Learning Objectives
After participating in this session, learners will be able to:

1. Analyze the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on plastic surgery residency training across different international contexts.

2. Identify adaptive strategies used by training institutions to maintain surgical education during periods of limited clinical exposure.

3. Compare innovations in virtual learning, simulation, and online mentorship models adopted during the pandemic.

4. Explore long-term implications of pandemic-era education models on surgical training and competency development.

Moderator:
Donna Savitry, MD – General Secretary of InaPRAS 

Introduction
Suhara Budiman, MD – President of InaPRAS 

Presenters:
Prasetyanugraheni Kreshanti, MD - Teaching and Learning Adaptation during COVID-19 Pandemic in Plastic Surgery Postgraduate Program

David S. Perdanakusuma, MD - The Overview of Plastic Surgery Study Program in Indonesia

Gregory R.D. Evans, MD - COVID in an Academic Medical Centre

• Practice-Based Learning and Improvement

• Systems-Based Practice

• Medical Knowledge

• Interpersonal & Communication Skills