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  • Medical Education
  • Digital Learning Technologies

Background:

  • E-learning, the use of the internet for education, is emerging in medical training.
  • This study addresses the early stages of e-learning implementation in medical education within the country.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce e-learning to third-year medical students in Ophthalmology.
  • To gather student feedback on their attitudes towards this novel teaching and evaluation method.

Main Methods:

  • E-learning modules were developed for Ophthalmology topics for seventh-semester MBBS students.
  • Web-friendly content was used for both instruction and assessment.
  • Student feedback was collected post-term regarding their attitudes and the potential scope of e-learning in medical education.

Main Results:

  • All students affirmed the utility of e-learning in medical education.
  • Key perceived benefits included interest (27.5%), ease of access (37.5%), speed (25%), and updated information (10%).
  • A majority (57.5%) advocated for e-learning across all subjects, while 70% desired its use for supplementary materials like notes and MCQs.

Conclusions:

  • Medical students demonstrate strong acceptance of e-learning as an instructional medium.
  • E-learning is viewed as a beneficial and versatile tool for enhancing medical training.