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Published on: November 7, 2020
Zooming into the COVID Era Together
Emily C Bird1, Cathleen C Pettepher2, Madeleine A Z Ball3
1Department of Pediatrics, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN 37232 USA.
Medical schools rapidly adapted pre-clinical training for remote delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic. A collaborative student-faculty model ensured high-quality education despite disruptions, offering valuable lessons for future challenges.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Pandemic Response
- Curriculum Development
Background:
- Pre-clinical medical education was not designed for remote delivery.
- The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated rapid adaptation of medical training.
- Existing curricula faced unforeseen disruptions, impacting physician preparation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a student-faculty collaboration model for remote pre-clinical medical education.
- To address challenges posed by pandemic-related educational interruptions.
- To maintain high-quality medical training during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Main Methods:
- Developed a model for student-faculty collaboration.
- Implemented practical solutions for remote learning challenges.
- Adapted pre-clinical curriculum delivery methods.
Main Results:
- The collaborative model effectively responded to educational interruptions.
- High-quality pre-clinical training was maintained remotely.
- The approach facilitated rapid adaptation to unforeseen circumstances.
Conclusions:
- The presented model offers valuable insights for pandemic response in medical education.
- Lessons learned can inform future educational challenges and curriculum design.
- Student-faculty collaboration is crucial for resilient medical training programs.
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