Articles
This resource page features a curated collection of articles, studies, and best practices exploring the use of distance learning in graduate medical education.
This study is a comparative analysis of online distance learning and traditional in-person education at King Saud University in Saudi Arabia, with a focus on understanding how different educational modalities affect student achievement.
The authors of “Medical Hematology/Oncology. Fellows' Perceptions of Online Medical Education During the COVID-19 Pandemic" are all former fellows at MD Anderson Cancer Center, where they shared a deep commitment to both clinical excellence and academic advancement. Each author brings a unique perspective shaped by rigorous training and a shared passion for education, research, and improving learning outcomes in higher education. Their collaborative work reflects this dedication, offering valuable insights into the evolving landscape of online and in-person learning.
Change Management and Innovation in Graduate Medical Education
Making meaningful and innovative change in graduate medical education (GME) is often difficult, fraught with roadblocks at multiple levels, requiring a great deal of time and effort, as well as social or political capital. Due to the myriad of challenges to implementing change in GME, ranging from institution-level recalcitrance to systems-level regulatory issues, there is a paucity of pragmatic change implementation frameworks and examples of successful large-scale innovation in the GME literature to guide those hoping to make meaningful and substantive change.
The COVID-19 pandemic led to unprecedented challenges in medical training, and we sought to assess the specific impact of COVID-19 on hematology-oncology (HO) fellowship programs.
The COVID-19 pandemic devastated communities across the globe, leaving socioeconomic and health disparities in its wake. The pre-vaccine era was defined by hardships. Despite this, we continued to care for the ill, advocate for the vulnerable, and promote science, all while demonstrating remarkable creativity.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, educational systems worldwide faced significant disruptions as in-person learning became unfeasible. In response, many institutions, including graduate medical education programs, swiftly transitioned to virtual learning platforms to adapt to these challenges. The rapid and unplanned pivot in learning format resulted in temporary negative impacts on residency training. Conversely, the experience of the rapid shift may have resulted in some long-term benefits while also preparing programs for future disruptions. This review aimed to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of virtual learning, potential mitigation strategies for the realized disadvantages, and potential areas of future research.