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The Impact of the Coronavirus Pandemic on Medical Education: A Case Study at a Public University in Romania

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  • Kamer-Ainur Aivaz

    (Department of Economics, Ovidius University of Constanta, 900527 Constanta, Romania)

  • Daniel Teodorescu

    (Department of Educational Leadership, School of Education, Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, GA 30314, USA)

Abstract

The spread of COVID-19 in 2020 forced universities around the world to transfer on-site education to a virtual environment. The main goal of this study was to compare the experiences regarding online learning of students in programs that require clinical experiences with those of students in programs that do not require such experiences. The authors hypothesized that the switch to online instruction has affected medical students more profoundly than other students. Using a convenience sample of students at a Romanian university, the researchers explored differences between the two groups related to technical and personal problems, course quality, and instructional strategies used by faculty. The results indicate that medical students who could not participate in clinical experiences were significantly less satisfied with the transition to online learning than students in other programs. One implication of these results is that faculty teaching in medical schools need to improve in three areas related to online course quality: pedagogy, course content, and course preparation.

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  • Kamer-Ainur Aivaz & Daniel Teodorescu, 2022. "The Impact of the Coronavirus Pandemic on Medical Education: A Case Study at a Public University in Romania," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(1), pages 1-16, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:14:y:2022:i:1:p:542-:d:717761
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    1. Xuemei Zhu & Qian Gong & Qi Wang & Yongjie He & Ziqi Sun & Feifei Liu, 2023. "Analysis of Students’ Online Learning Engagement during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Case Study of a SPOC-Based Geography Education Undergraduate Course," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(5), pages 1-15, March.
    2. Kamer Ainur Aivaz & Daniel Teodorescu, 2022. "College Students’ Distractions from Learning Caused by Multitasking in Online vs. Face-to-Face Classes: A Case Study at a Public University in Romania," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(18), pages 1-16, September.
    3. Ionela Ionitiu, 2024. "Practicing ESP Reading Skills in the Academic Environment: A Case Study at Ovidius University of Constanta - Students’ Perspective," Economics and Applied Informatics, "Dunarea de Jos" University of Galati, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, issue 2, pages 33-40.
    4. AIVAZ Kamer-Ainur & TEODORESCU Daniel, 2023. "Advantages And Disadvantages Of Using Devices During In-Person Courses. Case Study At A Public University In Romania," Studies in Business and Economics, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, Faculty of Economic Sciences, vol. 18(2), pages 24-36, August.
    5. Mihai Curelaru & Versavia Curelaru & Mioara Cristea, 2022. "Students’ Perceptions of Online Learning during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Approach," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(13), pages 1-21, July.
    6. Alina Iorga Pisica & Tudor Edu & Rodica Milena Zaharia & Razvan Zaharia, 2023. "Implementing Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education: Pros and Cons from the Perspectives of Academics," Societies, MDPI, vol. 13(5), pages 1-13, May.

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