Experience of distance learning in the discipline “General surgery” during the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract

The article is devoted to evaluating the experience of distance learning in the discipline “General surgery” during the COVID-19 pandemic. Organizational issues and some results of 6-month distance learning in General surgery have been considered.

The most significant changes occurred in the methodology of the main part of classes — in terms of teaching practical skills of medical and diagnostic orientation. Demonstration of appropriate actions in graphic and video materials did not ensure the development of practical skills, and it turned out that distance learning does not have all the properties of clinical training.

It takes much more time a teacher on preparing for classes and test activities for students, including taking the exam remotely.

Further study of distance learning opportunities is required (determining the critical duration of distance learning, the need to change the list of practical skills to be mastered, etc.) in cooperation with clinical departments of surgical and related profiles (bibliography: 8 refs).

Keywords

COVID-19 / distance learning / General surgery / medical education / pandemic

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Ivanusa S.Y., Epifanov M.V., Dzhachvadze D.K.