Vascular e-Learning in the MENA Region during the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Published:2023-03-08
Issue:2
Volume:6
Page:120-123
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ISSN:2571-726X
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Container-title:Dubai Medical Journal
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language:en
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Short-container-title:Dubai Med J
Author:
, Patelis Nikolaos, Matheiken Sean, Bisdas Theodosios, Jing ZaipingORCID, Feng Jiaxuan, Trenner Matthias, Ocke Reis Paulo EduardoORCID, Elkouri Stephane, Lecis Alexandre, Le Roux Dirk, Ionac MihaiORCID, Berczeli Marton, Jongkind VincentORCID, Yeung Kak Khee, Katsargyris Athanasios, Avgerinos Efthymios, Moris Dimitrios, Choong Andrew, Ng Jun Jie, Cvjetko Ivan, Antoniou George A.ORCID, Ghibu Phillipe, Svetlikov Alexei, Ebben Harm P., Stepak Hubert, Kostiv SviatoslavORCID, Ancetti StefanoORCID, Tadayon NikiORCID, Fidalgo-Domingos Liliana, Sarutte Rosello Eduardo Sebastian, Isik Arda, Kakavia Kyriaki, Georgopoulos Sotirios
Abstract
Introduction: With the steady rise in interest in e-learning and the sudden boost provoked by the COVID-19 pandemic, it becomes necessary to explore the e-learning experience within the medical community in the MENA region. Methods: An online survey was conducted during the early phase of the COVID-19 pandemic (June 15 – October 15, 2020). Results: Seventy-eight vascular surgeons and trainees from 16 countries participated. 88% of the participants were male. 55% attended more than 4 activities. More than half of the activities did not lead to any official certification. Topic was the primary determinant for attending an activity. National societies and social media played a major role in disseminating activity-related information. Lack of time, increased workload, differences in time zone, and technical issues were the main obstacles cited. 84.7% of the participants had a positive impression. Conclusion: As the COVID-19 pandemic boosted e-learning activities in vascular surgery, a shift was observed in the learning mode and new leadership skills were called upon. Novel ways of quality control are required.
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