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4 . 2022

TEACHING MICROBIOLOGY IN A MEDICAL UNIVERSITY ONLINE: PROBLEMS AND ADVANTAGES

Abstract

The article analyzes the experience of conducting practical classes in microbiology at a medical university in a distance learning format. The problems in the organization of independent work and methods of monitoring the performance of tasks and the assimilation of material by students studying remotely are revealed. Possible approaches for their solution are presented: modification of the curriculum, development and introduction into the educational process of appropriate methods of conveying information and methods of objective assessment of tasks performed by students remotely.

Keywords:clinical thinking; curriculum; control methods; cheating; tests; situational tasks; average score

Funding. The study had no sponsor support.

Conflict of interest. The author declares no conflict of interest.

For citation: Podgrushnaya T.S. Teaching microbiology in a medical university online: problems and advantages. Meditsinskoe obrazovanie i professional’noe razvitie [Medical education and professional development]. 2022; 13 (4): 102–9. DOI: https://doi.org/10.33029/2220-8453-2022-13-4-102-109 (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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