COVID-19 Pandemic and Medical Education in India

Authors

  • Faruqueuddin U. Ahmed Khaja Bandanawaz University, Roza Buzurg, Kalaburagi, Karnataka 585104, INDIA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21106/ijtmrph.333

Keywords:

  • COVID-19,
  • Corona virus,
  • Pandemic,
  • Medical education,
  • Medical students,
  • Physician training,
  • Clinical training,
  • Disease transmission,
  • Clinical skills,
  • India

Abstract

The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, also known as SARS-CoV-2, was the coronavirus strain that caused the COVID-19 disease. The COVID-19 pandemic has emerged as the greatest public health and societal challenge. Imposition of a prolonged-nationwide lockdown as a public health intervention in India to contain transmission impacted all public spheres, including medical education. Academic activities in medical schools came to an abrupt suspension during the lockdown for a period of 10 to 12 weeks. During earlier pandemics, in-person training in hospitals continued in developing the students’ skills and competencies. These include the diagnosis and management of hospital cases and control the communitydisease transmission. However, the current COVID-19 pandemic is distinct. Online training started due to extended lockdown, which require careful planning and further study

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2021-03-06
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How to Cite

U. Ahmed, F. (2021). COVID-19 Pandemic and Medical Education in India. International Journal of Translational Medical Research and Public Health, 5(1), 1–3. https://doi.org/10.21106/ijtmrph.333

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Copyright © 2021 Faruqueuddin U. Ahmed. Published by Global Health and Education Projects, Inc., USA.

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