Medical Education in COVID-19 Pandemic

Abstract

<p>Clinical medicine is an essential part of medical education for clerkships, internships, and continuous education for PGY 1 and PGY 2. It is also a foundation for high-quality healthcare services. Across all medical fields, quality training has been shown to be a key element in improving patient outcomes. It is important for medical students to assume roles that allow them to be involved in patient care in a clinical setting. Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2019, all medical education systems were disrupted globally. Many students and learners worldwide were unable to go to school or receive training in person, due to the restrictions imposed to prevent or slow the spread of the disease. Remote learning has been widely accepted in education systems, including medical education programs. The effectiveness of promoting a medical student’s academic success and the well-being of each program depends on the professional capacity and practices of the school personnel. Leaders of hospital education departments need to be aware of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on student training and think creatively to support maximum learning outcomes and maintain the quality of patient care.</p> <p> </p>