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    • Public Health Education
    • Epidemiologic Training

    Background:

    • The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated a rapid transition to online instruction in higher education.
    • Teaching epidemiology online presents unique challenges compared to traditional in-person formats.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review strategies for teaching epidemiology online during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
    • To explore integrating pandemic-learned lessons into epidemiology curricula.
    • To consider long-term changes in epidemiologic pedagogy.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of online teaching approaches for epidemiology courses.
    • Discussion of course formats, assessments, and technology integration.
    • Examination of pandemic-specific teaching examples and their applicability.

    Main Results:

    • Online epidemiology teaching requires adapting course structure, assessment methods, and technology use.
    • Pandemic experiences offer insights into student health, safety, accessibility, equity, and inclusion.
    • Lessons learned can inform both immediate online course delivery and future curriculum development.

    Conclusions:

    • Effective online epidemiology instruction during the pandemic involved practical adaptations and technological integration.
    • The pandemic highlighted the importance of addressing student well-being and equity in educational settings.
    • Future epidemiologic pedagogy should consider incorporating online strategies and pandemic-derived insights for enhanced and inclusive training.