Submission ID 78070
| Code | OB-3-5 |
|---|---|
| At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to: | |
| Category | Medical Education |
| Type | Oral |
| Will the presenter be a: | Early Career Faculty - (Less than 7 years of practice) |
| Title | Online Learning in Clerkship - A Survey of the Impact of Online Learning on Clerkship Student Wellness |
| Background/Purpose | The COVID-19 pandemic provided a unique opportunity for educators to innovate with online learning. As we transition to a post-pandemic world, there is an opportunity for curriculum leaders to develop effective online learning to complement in-person learning. This study aims to explore the impact of online learning on clerkship student wellness. |
| Methods | Clerkship medical students at the Cumming School of Medicine in Calgary, Canada were provided an online survey about various aspects of online learning. This cohort of students had in-person clinical experiences with primarily online formal teaching. |
| Results | 78 students completed this section of the survey (approximately 50% of the graduating class). Students were divided with 37% reporting that online learning improved their overall sense of wellness, and 29.5% disagreeing. Students report that synchronous online learning sessions were more convenient to attend than in-person sessions (84%) and less disruptive to their clinical rotations (74%). However, students reported that online learning had increased their social isolation (67.9%). Students also felt that they did not have a meaningful opportunity to connect with classmates (69.2%) or instructors (65.2%) during these sessions. |
| Discussion | Our study identified a that online learning had variable impacts on student wellness in clerkship. While students appreciated the convenience, online learning led to increased isolation and less meaningful connection with classmates and instructors. Based on these results, a curriculum blending in-person and online learning sessions could balance the competing interests of convenience and interpersonal connection, leading to improved student wellness. |
| Keyword 1 | Clerkship |
| Keyword 2 | Wellness |
| Keyword 3 | Online Learning |
| Abstract content most relevant to: (check all that apply) | Undergraduate Medical Education |
| Abstract Track - First Choice | Physician & Medical Student Health and Well-being |
| Authors | Chris Novak Chris Novak Rina Patel Susan Bannister Jovey Sharma Erin Degelman Tanya Beran Melanie Lewis |
