Analysis of Pre-clerkship Medical Students' Perceptions and Performance During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Virtual instruction became the primary educational delivery method for pre-clerkship medical students during the COVID-19 pandemic. The aims of this study were to evaluate the effectiveness of a virtual and blended pre-clerkship curriculum and to assess its impact on students.

Methods

We surveyed 223 1st- and 2nd-year medical students (MS1s and MS2s) enrolled at the Paul L Foster School of Medicine. We analyzed student satisfaction with their courses, along with summative exam scores, compared to previous academic years.

Results

The survey was completed by 125 of 223 students (56%). Most students changed their study methods (78%), experienced technical issues (85%), and had difficulty communicating with faculty (62%). MS1s were significantly more likely than M

SUBMITTER: Ayoubieh H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9838249 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature