Changes in the Educational Scenario Post Pandemic: The Challenges of Teachers and Students in Medical Training

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic led to significant changes in the educational scenario, profoundly impacting medical training. This challenging period highlighted the need for adaptation and innovation in the educational process, both for teachers and students. In this context, the importance of understanding and addressing the specific challenges faced by teachers and students in post-pandemic medical training stands out. This article explores changes in the educational scenario, focusing on the obstacles faced by education professionals and future doctors, in addition to proposing reflections on strategies and approaches to overcome these challenges. To carry out this study, an exploratory approach with a qualitative nature was adopted, involving the participation of professors and students of the medical course at a private institution located in the western region of Bahia. Interviews were conducted following a pre-defined script, covering a set of questions and topics related to the theme to be explored. Data processing occurred using the content analysis technique, following three essential steps: pre-analysis, exploration of the material (coding and categorization) and interpretation of results. Four central classes emerged from the process: I) Changes and adaptations in teaching medicine post-COVID-19 pandemic; II) Positive and negative impacts on medical training post-COVID-19 pandemic; III) Challenges in medical learning post-COVID-19 pandemic; IV) Consequences for medical training post-COVID-19 pandemic. Understanding these transformations is fundamental to shaping a resilient and effective educational environment, capable of preparing health professionals for the challenges of the future.