Medical Hematology/Oncology Fellows' Perceptions of Online Medical Education During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

ABSTRACT: In response to the COVID-19 social distancing guidelines, residency and fellowship programs transitioned to virtual instruction to deliver didactics and continue with medical education. The efficacy of such a fully online learning environment, however, remains unknown. To investigate its impact on medical education, this study surveyed hematology/oncology fellows at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center on their attitudes regarding the online-based lecture program. Fellows were emailed a 19-question survey with questions on demographics, ease of technical access to the online platform, level of comfort with participation, knowledge acquisition, wellness, and COVID-19-specific coverage. A free-text question soliciting ways to improve upon online learning was also included. The r

SUBMITTER: Singhi EK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7473824 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature