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1 . 2021

DISTANCE LEARNING THROUGH THE EYES OF RESIDENTS

Abstract

The aim of the study was to investigate the attitude of medical residents to introduction of distance learning during a pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2 virus in the Russian Federation.

Material and methods. A statistical analysis of questionnaire responses of 37 first-and second-year pediatric residents, who responded to the questionnaire survey on topical issues of distance learning, was carried out. The survey was carried out on the basis of the Astrakhan State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation.

Results. 83.8% of the respondents would not like to study remotely. 41.8% of respondents believe that distance learning (DL) will be relevant only during a pandemic, the rest of respondents assume that it will be possible to use world experience in diseases diagnosis and treatment through participation in international educational events and foreign literature study. 51.4% of residents would prefer full-time education, 40.5% of residents pointed that they want full-time/part-time education, and only 8.1% of residents want distance learning. Previously, respondents have already encountered distance learning and, based on acquired experience: 29.1% of respondents would prefer teleconferencing as one of educational forms; 19.4% of respondents would prefer communication via e-mail; and 18.4% of respondents would like to study through the chat rooms that will be created. Others preferred electronic libraries and electronic learning materials. 27.2% of residents noted that insufficient technical equipment of the educational process hinder distance learning at the university, 18.5% of residents consider the level of proficiency in information and communication technologies of faculty members to be insufficient, 17.3% of residents answered that there are difficulties in assessing learning outcomes and there are no specialized teaching materials, 12.3% of residents believe that existing problems are associated with a lack of scientific and methodological foundations, and only 7.4% of residents indicated that problems with distance learning are related to lack of legal and regulatory framework.

Conclusion. The presented results of the study allow us to conclude that majority of respondents consider distance learning as an auxiliary way of obtaining knowledge, preferring traditional training method. Taking into account results of the survey, organizers of educational process will be able to adjust presentation of educational material and improve the quality of distance learning.

Study design: single survey.

Keywords:distance learning, residents, full-time, survey

Funding. The study had no sponsor support.

Conflict of interests. The authors declare no conflict of interests.

For citation: Ishchenko E.M., Sagitova G.R. Distance learning through the eyes of residents. Meditsinskoe obrazovanie i professional'noe razvitie [Medical Education and Professional Development]. 2021; 12 (1): 117-23. DOI: https://doi.org/10.33029/2220-8453-2021-12-1-117-123 (in Russian)

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CHIEF EDITOR
CHIEF EDITOR
Balkizov Zalim Zamirovich
Secretary General of the Russian Society of Medical Education Specialists, Director of the Institute of Training of Medical Education Specialists of the Russian Medical Academy of Continuing Professional Education, 125993, Moscow, Russian Federation, Professor of the Department of Vocational Education and Educational Technologies of the N.I. Pirogov RNIMU of the MOH of Russia, CEO of GEOTAR-Med, Advisor President of the National Medical Chamber, Moscow, Russian Federation

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