Online Physiology Practice with Team-Based Learning During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Physiology
• Online Learning

Background:

• COVID-19 pandemic disrupted traditional medical education.
• Face-to-face practical training became challenging.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate online physiology practice with team-based learning (TBL) for renal physiology.
• To assess its impact on second-year medical students' learning and satisfaction.

Main Methods:

• Online physiology experiment observation followed by TBL discussions.
• Clinical case studies integrated with TBL.
• Anonymous web-based questionnaires assessed student expectations and satisfaction.

Main Results:

• Student participation in online practice remained consistent.
• Post-program, students reported easier understanding and better time efficiency compared to face-to-face training.
• Students maintained expectations and satisfaction with the online TBL approach.

Conclusions:

• Online physiology practice with TBL and case studies is effective.
• This method supports medical students' learning and satisfaction during disruptions.
• It offers a viable alternative for practical medical training.