Covid-19 and Start of Medical School

[DrivingDoctor]

I live in California and have been accepted to a medical school here as well. I would like to know what others' thoughts are about whether covid19 will affect the start of the medical school year in August? The governor suggested a while ago (although I think pertaining mostly to elementary/ high school) that schools may not open till the fall semester. I know the situation is fluid and no one knows for certain what the situation will be like even by the end of this month, but if things continue as they are right now, do you think it could delay the start of medical school for incoming first year students? Would it ever get to the point of delaying it by a whole year? Interested to here thoughts or if anyone has any actual information!

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[djiboutiman]

I live in California and have been accepted to a medical school here as well. I would like to know what others' thoughts are about whether covid19 will affect the start of the medical school year in August? The governor suggested a while ago (although I think pertaining mostly to elementary/ high school) that schools may not open till the fall semester. I know the situation is fluid and no one knows for certain what the situation will be like even by the end of this month, but if things continue as they are right now, do you think it could delay the start of medical school for incoming first year students? Would it ever get to the point of delaying it by a whole year? Interested to here thoughts or if anyone has any actual information!

I’d imagine that if the shelter in place order is still going on, classes would just be online. Maybe anatomy lab would be delayed, but I don’t see them delaying school for a year.

 

[GreenDuck12]

I live in California and have been accepted to a medical school here as well. I would like to know what others' thoughts are about whether covid19 will affect the start of the medical school year in August? The governor suggested a while ago (although I think pertaining mostly to elementary/ high school) that schools may not open till the fall semester. I know the situation is fluid and no one knows for certain what the situation will be like even by the end of this month, but if things continue as they are right now, do you think it could delay the start of medical school for incoming first year students? Would it ever get to the point of delaying it by a whole year? Interested to here thoughts or if anyone has any actual information!

Delay the start of medical school? Highly unlikely. Many medical schools already record lectures for students to review at a later time. Plenty of students do not regularly attend lectures to study in ways that are more conducive for their own learning styles. Best guess is that classes continue as planned but adjust to being video lectures with virtual group learning networks.

My guess is covid19 causes interruptions during this next year. Instead of worrying about if it happens, I highly recommend mentally preparing for non-ideal circumstances so that we can respond with understanding and a solutions oriented mindset.

 

[Goro]

I’d imagine that if the shelter in place order is still going on, classes would just be online. Maybe anatomy lab would be delayed, but I don’t see them delaying school for a year.

This is pretty much our contingency plan.

No one in medical education is making noise about delaying or cancelling the fall semester

 

[DrivingDoctor]

Yeah, I know most lectures are recorded and students hardly attend them anyways so that part wouldn't be interrupted. Although, a lot of schools integrate PBL which involves meeting in groups and there are smaller breakout sessions and hands on learning situations needed, but I suppose they could just video conference those and push back the hands on situations if needed.

 

[LizzyM]

Yeah, I know most lectures are recorded and students hardly attend them anyways so that part wouldn't be interrupted. Although, a lot of schools integrate PBL which involves meeting in groups and there are smaller breakout sessions and hands on learning situations needed, but I suppose they could just video conference those and push back the hands on situations if needed.

Problem based learning (PBL) small groups on Zoom could look like the Brady Bunch or Hollywood Squares. I think that it will be fun.

 

[deleted976595]

Problem based learning (PBL) small groups on Zoom could look like the Brady Bunch or Hollywood Squares. I think that it will be fun.
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Part of the virtual second look for my school is sitting in on a virtual small group session. Should be interesting

 

[JDPT]

Problem based learning (PBL) small groups on Zoom could look like the Brady Bunch or Hollywood Squares. I think that it will be fun.
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As long as I can impersonate Paul Lynde during my discussion!

 

[deleted1005514]

Schools are currently doing online classes, Zoom small group and review sessions, and having students install monitoring software for exams. In the event that we're all still in lockdown come August, they'll most likely continue remote learning.

 

[Tenk]

Problem based learning (PBL) small groups on Zoom could look like the Brady Bunch or Hollywood Squares. I think that it will be fun.
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Until this happens:

 

[DarklingThrush]

I’m curious to see how anatomy lab will be handled if classes end up being remote....

 

[Goro]

I’m curious to see how anatomy lab will be handled if classes end up being remote....

Virtual cadavers

 

[Allosteopath]

I am curious how OMM is going to be handled at DO schools, especially if this is going to continue for some period of time.

 

[deleted1005514]

Virtual cadavers

That sounds awful.

 

[DarklingThrush]

Virtual cadavers

Nooo. Don’t put that in the universe.

 

[Mr.Smile12]

Latest episode from All Access: Med School Admissions Podcast | School of Medicine | School of Medicine | Case Western Reserve University :

Listen in as Christian Essman, Senior Director of Admissions and Financial Aid, and Dr. Lina Mehta (also on LinkedIn), Associate Dean for Admissions at CWRU School of Medicine, discuss the uncertainty and disruptions caused by COVID-19 for pre-medical students and medical school admissions. This conversation attempts to bring some reassurance to listeners to that medical schools are aware of the new challenges caused by this situation and that we’re all in this together.

 

[JoaoMoutinho]

I’m curious to see how anatomy lab will be handled if classes end up being remote....

Our anatomy faculty did dissections on a couple of cadavers, took a bunch of pictures, and filmed videos explaining the relationship between everything. They've definitely been working overtime to try to make this work for all of us. I'd MUCH rather be with a cadaver (even though the prosections look way better), but we're doing the best we can.

 

[KnightDoc]

Latest episode from All Access: Med School Admissions Podcast | School of Medicine | School of Medicine | Case Western Reserve University :

Listen in as Christian Essman, Senior Director of Admissions and Financial Aid, and Dr. Lina Mehta (also on LinkedIn), Associate Dean for Admissions at CWRU School of Medicine, discuss the uncertainty and disruptions caused by COVID-19 for pre-medical students and medical school admissions. This conversation attempts to bring some reassurance to listeners to that medical schools are aware of the new challenges caused by this situation and that we’re all in this together.

Is this available to the public yet? I cannot find it when I click through.

 

[Cornfed101]

I’m curious to see how anatomy lab will be handled if classes end up being remote....

They will just send a cadaver to each student at home. Make sure to stock up on Febreze!

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