Enhancing medical training in conflict zones and remote areas through innovation: introducing the Canadian Virtual Medical University Initiative.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The WHO projects a global shortage of 4.3 million physicians by 2030, with the largest deficits in developing and conflict-affected regions. Our aim is to train competent physicians rapidly and affordably through remote education programs.

Methods

We developed an online medical training curriculum with four levels, focusing on different aspects of human body systems using a competency-based, student-centered approach. This study evaluates the first three levels; level four (internship) is outside this scope. The 105 medical students from eight Afghan universities were randomly assigned to nine groups. The curriculum includes Entrustable Professional Activities (EPA) for the cardiovascular system: level 1 covers basic medical sciences, level 2 pathology and basic c

SUBMITTER: Qayumi K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11466554 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature