Utility of Virtual Platform for Conducting Practical Examination for Medical Students During Covid Times: A Prospective Study from Gynaecology Department.

BACKGROUND

As the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) continues its pandemic surge globally

MATERIAL AND METHODS

This prospective study was conducted in Gynaecology and Obstetrics department. We employed live streaming educational video conferencing software for virtual consultation between medical students, patients (case presentations), internal and external examiners. The outcomes were evaluated in terms of conduction of various components of practical examination-Viva, case presentations, instruments, slides, specimen examination. Statistical analysis was performed by descriptive statistics through Microsoft Excel sheet.

RESULTS

Virtual conduction examination/evaluation was performed on 150 medical students by examiners from a distant location. No problems occurred except few short duration (less than 5 min) interruptions due to internet connectivity issues. 125/150 (83.5%) of medical students and all examiners (2 internal and 2 external) expressed satisfaction with virtual medical evaluation.

CONCLUSIONS

83.5% of medical students and all examiners expressed satisfaction with virtual medical evaluation during this COVID pandemic. Our findings suggest that virtual conduction of practical annual medical exams through virtual video conferencing platform appears to be an optimal alternative during COVID pandemic.

Informations de copyright

© Federation of Obstetric & Gynecological Societies of India 2021.

Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts

Conflict of interestThe authors declare no conflict of interest. This work has no funding sources, and no financial interests or sponsors involved with this work. It is an independent work.