William Cambridge

Aya M Riad1, William A Cambridge1, David Henshall1, Heather McAdam1, Thomas M Drake1, Cameron J Fairfield1,2, Stephen R Knight1,2, http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5151-8342Alessandro Sgrò1, Catherine Shaw1,2, James C Glasbey3, Mark A Potter4, Ewen M Harrison1,2, http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6482-9086Kenneth A McLean1,2 1Department of Clinical Surgery, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK 2Center for Medical Informatics, The University of Edinburgh Usher Institute of Population Health Sciences...

Stewart-Brown [1] highlights numerous barriers continuing to limit gender diversity in clinical-academia. Although there have been positive changes in recent years, we are far off achieving true equity in those engaging in research and pursuing clinical-academic careers [2]. Initiatives to engage and support those from a broader range of backgrounds must continue to be strongly encouraged.

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been formally declared a pandemic by WHO, 1 WHO WHO Director-General's opening remarks at the media briefing on COVID-19—11 March 2020. reflecting an inability to contain its spread internationally. The associated harm of the COVID-19 pandemic to populations and health systems cannot be understated. In this unprecedented situation, perhaps one of the more under-recognised and enduring repercussions will be on medical student training worldwide.