The Present and Future Applications of Technology in Adapting Medical Education Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic
Ridhaa Remtulla
Abstract
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has not only been catastrophic toward patient health but has also proven to be incredibly disruptive to several industries and sectors, including medical education. However, many medical schools have employed various technological solutions in order to minimize the disruption to medical education during this unpredictable time. This viewpoint reviews the various current and potential applications of technology in order to adapt medical education amidst a global pandemic.
Topics & Concepts
PandemicCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)2019-20 coronavirus outbreakOrder (exchange)Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)Political scienceBusinessMedicineDiseaseVirologyInfectious disease (medical specialty)OutbreakFinancePathologyInnovations in Medical EducationInnovations in Educational MethodsSocial Media in Health Education