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ArticleBMC medical education2025

Remote online learning reimagined: perceptions and experiences of medical students in a post-pandemic world.

Mohammed Seed Ahmed, Abderrezzaq Soltani, Daniel Zahra, Soumaya Allouch, Rafif Mahmood Al Saady, Amre Nasr, Nada Saleh, Amir Saeed, Khalid A Awad, Sally A Baraka and 4 more

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Article in BMC medical education, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 10 papers.

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14 authors.

Mohammed Seed AhmedDepartment of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar. mohammed.hamza@qu.edu.qa.
Abderrezzaq SoltaniQU Health Sector, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar.
Daniel ZahraPeninsula Medical and Dental Schools, University of Plymouth, Plymouth, UK.
Soumaya AllouchDepartment of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar.
Rafif Mahmood Al SaadyDepartment of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar.
Amre NasrCollege of Medicine, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Nada SalehCollege of Medicine, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Amir SaeedDepartment of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, University of Hail, Hail, Saudi Arabia.
Khalid A AwadDepartment of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan.
Sally A BarakaDepartment of Anatomy, School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, United States of America.
Osman AhmedDepartment of Biochemistry, College of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Arabian Gulf University, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain.
Rasha BabikerRAK College of Medical Sciences, RAK Medical & Health Sciences University, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.
Elmuataz E A MohammedCollege of Medicine, Qassim University, Qassim, Saudi Arabia.
Kamran AliCollege of Dental Medicine, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundBlended learning is a key educational methodology, particularly in medical education, and involves integration of online and face-to-face interactions to enhance flexibility and engagement. Blended learning gained increased popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic due to social restrictions. Following control of the pandemic, face to face teaching and learning activities have been restored. However, some institutions continue to deliver some teaching online. This study explores the perceptions and experiences of undergraduate medical students from 15 institutions across seven countries regarding remote online learning in the post-pandemic era.

methodsThis cross-sectional study utilized an online survey to gather insights into the use of learning resources, interactivity in online sessions, barriers to online learning, and preferences for learning modalities. Descriptive data were summarized by frequency, categorical comparisons were assessed with chi-squared tests, and t-tests were used for continuous data.

resultsThe findings of the current study show a general preference for blended learning (47.78%) over traditional face-to-face instruction (41.48%). Key benefits of blended learning reported by the participants by comfort, flexibility, reduced travel, and ability to learn at own pace. The key barriers identified were internet connectivity issues and family distractions. The study also highlighted the limitations of online learning in replacing clinical experience and practical skills acquisition, with 69.26% of respondents affirming that online learning does not sufficiently substitute for direct patient contact.

conclusionThe findings underscore the importance of integrating face to face and remote online teaching and learning frameworks to align with educational objectives, particularly in fostering interactivity and practical skill development. The study suggests that while blended learning has many benefits, its effectiveness is highly context-dependent and requires thoughtful implementation to meet the diverse needs of medical education.

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COVID-19Education, DistanceEducation, Medical, UndergraduateStudents, MedicalAdultCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMalePandemicsSARS-CoV-2Surveys and QuestionnairesYoung AdultBlended learningMedicalOnlinePost-pandemic educationStudentsUndergraduate education

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PMCPMC11812175

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