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A study conducted by the University of the Philippines explores the restructuring of an internal medicine rotation to a fully virtual experience in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The study aimed to provide equal opportunities for clinical exposure despite differential access to technology among students. The results showed that the virtual learning platform decreased the number of student-patient interactions, but observing telemedicine consultations conducted by faculty substituted for real patient encounters. Overall, both students and faculty expressed high satisfaction with the virtual course, although there were requests for more patient encounters, synchronous activities, and better evaluation tools. The study highlights the need for strategies to enhance patient exposure and tailored clinical assessment tools to improve stakeholder satisfaction. Additionally, in resource-limited settings, access to appropriate technology must be considered to ensure equitable learning. [Extracted from the article] |