Teachers and students perceptions towards online clerkship for international bachelor of medicine and bachelor of surgery students during coronavirus disease 2019 epidemic_West China Medical Journal

Authors：

 YAO Xun ¹ , CHAI Hua ¹ , MI Duoji ²

1. Department of Academic Affairs, West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, P. R. China;
2. International Affairs Office, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, P. R. China;

Corresponding author：

YAO Xun, Email: yaoxun@scu.edu.cn

Keywords：

International bachelor of medicine and bachelor of surgery students; online clerkship; teaching & learning methods; coronavirus disease 2019

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10.7507/1002-0179.202111109

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Objective To investigate the problems and needs of teachers and international bachelor of medicine and bachelor of surgery (MBBS) students in the online clerkship since the outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019. Methods In May 2020, questionnaires, telephone communication and face-to-face interviews were conducted among 85 international MBBS students and clinical teachers of 10 related departments in West China Hospital, Sichuan University. Teachers and students perceptions towards online clerkship were collected from five aspects including department orientation, attendance, teaching plan, assignment & assessment, and overall evaluation. Results Four departments and 43 students (50.6%) thought that online clerkship increased time input, while 3 departments thought that students’ enthusiasm decreased significantly compared to ordinary clerkship. Six departments reported that students’ compliance was poor; 58 students (68.2%) reported that they could not experience the real clinical environment. All departments reported difficulties in completing procedures and skills, and believed the teaching objectives were only partially achieved; 78 students (91.8%) thought that the effect of online clerkship met with their expectations; 16 students (18.8%) were very satisfied, and 59 students (69.4%) were satisfied. The majority of students believed that the advantages of online clerkship were that they had more time to prepare for their licensing examination [66 students (77.6%)] and could ask questions online at any time [48 students (56.5%)]. Conclusions There are both pros and cons in the online clerkship. It has put forward higher requirements for the efficiency and accuracy of English communication between teachers and students, and for the self-restraint and discipline of students. Under the current global epidemic situation, we should make full use of the information technology to constantly strengthen the practical education.

Citation： YAO Xun, CHAI Hua, MI Duoji. Teachers and students perceptions towards online clerkship for international bachelor of medicine and bachelor of surgery students during coronavirus disease 2019 epidemic. West China Medical Journal, 2022, 37(1): 102-107. doi: 10.7507/1002-0179.202111109 Copy

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