The COVID-19 pandemic: the benefits and challenges it presents for medical education in Africa.
Pan Afr Med J
; 40: 42, 2021.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1513183
ABSTRACT
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has impacted many facets of everyday daily life, resulting in far-reaching consequences on social interaction, regional and global economies, and healthcare delivery systems. Numerous reports have commented on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on medical education in various world regions. However, we know little about the influence of the pandemic on medical education in Africa. Here, we discuss the potential impact of COVID-19 on teaching and learning in undergraduate medical education in sub-Saharan Africa, illustrating some of the unexpected benefits and challenges the pandemic presents for medical education in sub-Saharan Africa.
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Delivery of Health Care
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Education, Medical, Undergraduate
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Africa
Language:
English
Journal:
Pan Afr Med J
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Pamj.2021.40.42.28489
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