Evaluating e-Learning in the Pathology Course During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Digital Learning Technologies

Background:

• The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated a rapid transition to online learning in medical education.
• Pathology departments faced challenges in delivering lessons entirely online.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate student experiences with e-learning in pathology.
• To assess the effectiveness and acceptance of synchronous and asynchronous e-learning methods.

Main Methods:

• A 17-item questionnaire was administered to 207 fifth-semester medical students (80.5% response rate).
• Data was collected via Google Forms at the end of the semester.

Main Results:

• Most students (15/17 components) highly rated e-learning components.
• 93% of students supported integrating e-learning into the medical curriculum.
• Demographic factors showed statistically significant differences in e-learning evaluations.

Conclusions:

• E-learning was successfully implemented and widely accepted for pathology lessons.
• Student perspectives are crucial for developing effective e-learning policies in medical education.