Reflections on the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) epidemic: The first 30 days in one of New York’s largest academic departments of surgery

Surgeons have always been on the frontline for the management of many emergency and severe medical issues. Recent events have resulted in unprecedented challenges in the delivery of surgical care. The demands of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic highlight the extraordinary resilience and adaptability of American health care providers and trainees while testing the capacity of the health care system. The courage and willingness of...