Online Obstetrics and Gynecology Medical Students Clerkship During the Covid-19 Pandemic: a Pilot Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Covid-19 pandemic and social distancing resulted in the need for an immediate transition of all medical education to online education with a concern that such a pandemic might recur.

Objective

To assess the feasibility of an online clinical rotation in Obstetrics and Gynecology during the Covid-19 pandemic and to identify effective pedagogical modalities as well as obstacles to online learning.

Methods

A questionnaire was sent to the students and staff at the end of the 3-week online rotation. The online curriculum included synchronous learning such as problem-based learning, video demonstrations and discussions, as well as asynchronous pre-recorded lectures. Questions addressed expectations, previous experience, difficulties encountered, effectiveness

SUBMITTER: Armon S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7794062 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature