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Ortho-tips 2024; 20 (1)

Implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on the training of orthopedic surgeons in Mexico: future perspectives

Robles OMJ

Language: Spanish
References: 25
Page: 62-66
PDF size: 146.81 Kb.


ABSTRACT

In Mexico, the first case of COVID-19 was reported in February 2020, leading to the implementation of social distancing measures as the main preventive strategy, significantly affecting medical specialty education. The pandemic prompted a shift in medical education, transitioning from in-person conferences and classes to online formats. Surgery residency programs faced challenges in finding training options for procedures. The objective of this article is to describe the transition that orthopedic residency in Mexico underwent during the COVID-19 pandemic. Virtual learning became a predominant option, offering advantages such as global connectivity and access to materials and speakers from different geographical locations. The impact of virtual learning on medical education and students' attitudes toward this change is not yet fully understood. The adoption of online technologies and methods may have a lasting impact on medical education and how students are assessed in the future. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about significant changes in medical education, driving the adoption of online methods and emphasizing non-cognitive skills in residents. The challenges and opportunities of this historical period may lead to improvements in patient care and in the way future doctors are trained. Virtual learning became a predominant option, with advantages such as global connectivity and access to materials and speakers from different geographic locations. The impact of virtual learning on medical education and students' attitudes toward this change is still not fully understood. The adoption of online technologies and methods can have a lasting impact on medical education and how students are evaluated in the future. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought significant changes to medical education, driving the adoption of online methods and emphasizing non-cognitive skills in residents. The challenges and opportunities of this historic period can lead to improvements in patient care and the way future physicians are trained.


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