Can COVID-19 Pandemic Push Medical Schools in a More Innovative and Positive Direction?

Stavroula Koulocheri, A.

Department of Biological Chemistry, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, NKUA, Greece

Dr. Stavroula Koulocheri, A., Department of Biological Chemistry, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, NKUA, Greece.

Keywords: COVID-19; Medical Education; Medical Students Through COVID-19 Pandemic; SARS-CoV-2; Online Teaching

Abstract

The profound effects of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak, may change the direction of the delivery of medical education. The disruption of medical courses has shifted education from classrooms to online formats. New strategies have been implemented during the pandemic because of physical distancing. Preclinical and clinical education involve teaching design and learning environments for moving forward the medical education in response to the disease outbreak. Suggestions for innovative teaching methods, assessments and various learning environments during COVID-19 pandemic are discussed.

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