KEY POINTSThe COVID-19 pandemic has presented the Otolaryngology community with new challenges.Exposure to outpatient attention, endoscopic procedures and surgeries has been significantly reduced for residents worldwide.Our Otolaryngology residency program has implemented different measures to reduce residents’ exposure to high-risk infection situations.Concomitant measures have been taken to increase simulation training, and up-to-date seminars and courses for residents.Adaptation and flexibility of regular training curricula are required in order to diminish the negative impact in residents ’ education.Keywords : COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, residents, residency education, otolaryngology.