Resilience Despite Adversity: Exploring the COVID-19's Impact on Neonatal Postgraduate Residents in China Using a Mixed-Methods Study

· COVID-19 disrupted neonatology training in China, affecting education, experiences, and well-being.· Online learning was helpful but challenging, with less hands-on practice and engagement.· Clinical skills and exposure declined, but new competencies like pandemic management were learned.· Neonatal care quality was unchanged, as shown by stable prognosis and re-admissions.· Innovative and adaptive approaches and lifelong learning are key for neonatal training.