Shifting PBL, integrated learning and assessment to online format (Case Study)

Abstract

IntroductionCOVID-19, pandemic, had led to an unprecedented challenge to medical schools worldwide. Being not an exception, the Faculty of Medicine – Suez Canal University (FOMSCU) faced quite a challenging situation that could have almost stopped teaching and learning..AimThis report was prepared to describe the actions taken by FOMSCU during this period to maintain teaching and learning including students and faculty feedback.MethodsAn integrated system of distance online learning was established, and offline alternatives were taken for students with poor internet connectivity Feedback of staff and students was collected from the end of July 2020 to the end of August 2020 using a specially designed questionnaire for this purpose.ResultsStudents and faculty found asynchronous online teaching was as good as face to face however, they have some negative comments on synchronous sessions.ConclusionThe overall experience was rated as useful by both faculty & students and should be maintained thereafter.