These telehealth clinics allow trainees to continue communication with patients through virtual consults. In an initial consult, the resident gathers history and information that they can use to make their plan. The student then talks to an attending surgeon over the phone about their findings and plan. Lastly, there's a three-way call between the surgeon, student, and patient.

There are some limitations to this solution for resident training. First, patients may have limited internet or technology access. Next, students are unable to do a physical exam on their patient. Lastly, information security could be put at risk.