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COVID 19 pandemic has completely shattered the world’s economic and healthcare systems and has had a major impact on the educational system as well. Amidst this chaos, the surgical training has suffered immensely. Due to the suspension of elective surgeries and outpatient services and deployment of residents to COVID areas, surgical training has taken a backseat. This review analyses the changes that have occurred in the healthcare system and its impact on the surgical residents and also aims to provide steps for its betterment.