Veterinary Education during Covid-19 and Beyond-Challenges and Mitigating Approaches

Area of Science:

• Veterinary Education
• Public Health
• Pandemic Impact

Background:

• The Covid-19 pandemic presented unforeseen challenges to global veterinary schools.
• Restrictions impacted student training, assessment, and practical skill development.
• Online learning's effect on veterinary student learning gain remains unclear.

Purpose of the Study:

• To address challenges in veterinary education due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
• To explore the impact of online and hybrid learning models on veterinary students.
• To suggest strategies for optimizing veterinary curriculum delivery.

Main Methods:

• Analysis of challenges in veterinary training and assessment during the pandemic.
• Discussion of the implications of online knowledge delivery.
• Proposal of hybrid learning strategies for practical competence development.

Main Results:

• Veterinary schools faced significant hurdles in student training and assessment.
• Online learning's impact on learning gain requires further investigation.
• Hybrid models offer potential solutions for curriculum delivery.

Conclusions:

• Adapting veterinary education to pandemic-related restrictions is crucial.
• Hybrid learning models incorporating diverse methods can enhance outcomes.
• Strategies include video, simulation, and interprofessional education for practical skills.