Introduction.

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused changes of all kinds in the world. The emergency measures have negatively affected the opportunity in the provision of health services and the medical education processes. Educators have been forced to innovate and have supported much more on information and communication technologies, in order to achieve the training objectives.

Objective.

To describe the implementation of teaching strategies to face the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic in a pediatric surgery training program.

Methods.

Review of records and attendance at scheduled academic activities before and after the arrival of the coronavirus in Colombia.

Results.

In response to the contingency, and with the support of information and communication technologies, the number of academic activities was increased by 100%, attendance at them was doubled and the participation of national and international experts.

Conclusion.

The new normal imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic requires health educators to develop innovative teaching and learning strategies, which, with the integration of available technologies, make it possible to face difficulties and meet health-training objectives.

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