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Virtual postgraduate orthopaedic practical examination: a pilot model.

Karthikeyan P Iyengar¹, Vijay Kumar Jain², Raju Vaishya³

¹Department of Orthopaedics, Southport and Ormskirk NHS Trust, Southport, UK.

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|October 4, 2020

Summary

The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted medical education, leading to the cancellation of in-person postgraduate (PG) practical examinations. This study explores a successful virtual PG orthopaedic examination template as a viable alternative for future medical training and assessment.

Keywords:

Medical education & training

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Area of Science:

Medical Education
Orthopaedic Surgery
Public Health

Background:

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted medical education globally, disrupting training and examination schedules.
In-person assessments and learning activities were canceled due to SARS-CoV-2 transmission concerns, affecting both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Medical institutions worldwide, including the UK, suspended qualifying examinations pending safety guidelines.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the feasibility and role of a virtual postgraduate (PG) practical examination template.
To present a model for virtual PG orthopaedic examinations based on recent successful implementation during the pandemic.

Main Methods:

The study draws on the authors' experience conducting virtual PG orthopaedic qualifying examinations in New Delhi, India.
Evaluation of telecommunication technology's role in facilitating remote medical assessments.
Development of a virtual examination template adaptable for future use.

Main Results:

Successful implementation of virtual PG orthopaedic examinations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Demonstrated the viability of using telecommunication technology for practical medical assessments.
Established a potential blueprint for future virtual medical examinations.

Conclusions:

Virtual practical examinations are a feasible and effective alternative for postgraduate medical training and assessment.
Telecommunication technology advancements can support the development of robust virtual examination models.
The proposed template can serve as a guide for academic institutions and educators in adapting to future disruptions.