The Present and Future Applications of Technology in Adapting Medical Education Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic

Ridhaa Remtulla

doi:10.2196/20190

The Present and Future Applications of Technology in Adapting Medical Education Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic

JMIR Med Educ. 2020 Jul 17;6(2):e20190. doi: 10.2196/20190.

Author

Ridhaa Remtulla¹

Affiliation

¹ Birmingham Medical School, College of Medical and Dental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom.

PMID: 32634107
PMCID: PMC7395249
DOI: 10.2196/20190

Abstract

The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has not only been catastrophic toward patient health but has also proven to be incredibly disruptive to several industries and sectors, including medical education. However, many medical schools have employed various technological solutions in order to minimize the disruption to medical education during this unpredictable time. This viewpoint reviews the various current and potential applications of technology in order to adapt medical education amidst a global pandemic.

Keywords: COVID-19; coronavirus; medical education; medical students; online lecture; pandemic; technology; virtual reality.