Mindful Medical Education Online.
Catherine Haras1, Austin Calhoun2, Andrew Pj Olson2
1California State University Los Angeles, California Los Angeles, USA.
Medical Science Educator
|March 10, 2021
Summary
The COVID-19 pandemic forced medical schools online, requiring new strategies for effective remote teaching. This guide offers recommendations for educators to enhance online medical curricula and support student learning in a virtual environment.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Online Learning
- Curriculum Development
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic caused a rapid shift from in-person to online medical education.
- Existing medical school curricula were largely unprepared for a fully online format.
- Both faculty and students were new to the demands of online teaching and learning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide actionable recommendations for medical educators.
- To guide the optimization of online curricular transformation.
- To support effective online teaching practices in medical schools.
Main Methods:
- The article synthesizes expert insights and best practices for online pedagogy.
- It focuses on creating supportive and engaging virtual learning environments.
- Recommendations address establishing presence, routines, professional modeling, and learner support.
Main Results:
- Mindful online teaching fosters a positive learning climate and encourages discourse.
- Structured routines help build practical skills in a virtual setting.
- Effective online instruction models professional expectations and provides tailored support.
Conclusions:
- Educators can successfully adapt medical curricula for online delivery.
- Mindful online teaching strategies are crucial for student engagement and success.
- This approach supports a robust and effective remote medical education experience.
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