Hybrid Model of Dermatology Residency Training in COVID-19 Pandemic
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.66344/jpad.32.3.2022.1968Abstract
ABSTRACT: Objective: To plan and execute a teaching and assessment strategy to engage the residents in academics to minimize the potential loss in their training during COVID-19 pandemic. Design: It was a prospective cohort study Place and Duration of study: The study was conducted at PNS Shifa Hospital, Karachi and duration was one and half year (March 2020 to September 2021). Methodology: At the start of COVID-19 pandemic in the country (from 4th week of March 2020), we started online academic activities for our 28 post graduate residents, by incorporating smart phone applications (“WhatsApp†and “Zoomâ€) and during following one and half year, our teaching strategy evolved through following four stages. (i) Pure Online Learning, (ii) Online plus Physical Learning, (iii) Predominantly Physical Learning, (iv) Reengagement in a “new normal†environment. Results: All components of residency curriculum (theoretical knowledge, professional competencies, skills enhancement) were achieved through frequent MCQs tests, clinical slide sessions, patient-based real time teaching, case presentations, Mock viva and TOACS exams and hands on workshops. Conclusion: Hybrid model using smart phones with WhatsApp and Zoom applications is a feasible, cost-effective, and appropriate alternate to traditional medical education during COVID-19 pandemic. Key words: COVID-19, SARS-COV-2, pandemic, Novel coronavirus, Dermatology, residency training, Online teaching. Online assessment. Pandemic pedagogy, Hybrid teaching, Blended learning, E-learning, Medical education, Developing countries, WhatsApp.
Downloads
Published
How to Cite
Issue
Section
License
Submission declaration
Authors retain the copyright to their work and grant the 'Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists (JPAD)' the right of first publication under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license. This license allows others to share, adapt, and reuse the work for any purpose, including commercial use, as long as appropriate credit is given to the original authors and the journal.
By submitting a manuscript, authors confirm that the work has not been published previously (except as an abstract, lecture, or academic thesis), is not under review elsewhere, and has been approved by all authors and relevant authorities. Once accepted, the article will be openly accessible under the CC BY 4.0 license, ensuring wide dissemination and reuse with proper attribution.
