Medical students' perspectives on how COVID-19 has impacted their otolaryngology educational experience: A nationwide survey study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To evaluate how medical students perceive COVID-19 has impacted various otolaryngology educational experiences and appreciate useful adaptations/resources that can be implemented moving forward.

Methods

We circulated a web-based questionnaire among pre-clinical/clinical medical students. Participants were asked to rate their experiences in the realms of research, clinical exposure, faculty interaction, interest group (IG) activities, advising, and USMLE preparation considering the COVID-19 pandemic. Qualitative responses were mapped into thematic domains.

Results

Completed responses from 201 medical students demonstrated an effect across all educational activities. Pre-clinical students experienced a negative impact on their IG involvement (77%; 86/111) and

SUBMITTER: Habib AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9361029 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature