An Ophthalmology Virtual Externship during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Pilot Study.

ABSTRACT: Background  The evolution of medical school curricula, characterized by truncated preclinical periods and reduced emphasis on ophthalmology, presents formidable obstacles to early exposure for aspiring medical students. The constraints imposed by the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic further exacerbated the limitations on opportunities, compelling the implementation of innovative initiatives aimed at augmenting students' ophthalmology education through virtual means. Purpose  This article assesses the impact of an Ophthalmology Virtual Externship (OVE) on medical students' knowledge, interest, confidence, and seeking mentorship in ophthalmology. Materials and Methods  A total of 76 students voluntarily participated in the program. The OVE encompassed four virtual sessi

SUBMITTER: Dirani K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10697793 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature