Medical Students as Essential Frontline Researchers During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Alshak, Mark N.; Li, Han A; Wehmeyer, Graham T

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“…Provided that students may potentially acquire or spread the virus asymptomatically during patient interactions, the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) had unanimously agreed upon pausing clinical rotations on March 17th, 2020 until further notice [ 11 ]. This is in alignment with the survey results where 27.9% of the students said that their clinical rotations have been canceled, while the remaining teaching hospitals endorsed a much lower number of patient interactions.…”

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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Caribbean Medical Students: A cross-sectional study

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Annals of Medicine &Amp; Surgery

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The COVID-19 pandemic has introduced a wide range of challenges to numerous institutions around the world. One of these vital programs being affected is Caribbean medical schools. To continue to train future physicians, Caribbean medical schools have been forced to deliver lectures through video chat, delaying clinical training years as well as exams. Reveal current shortcomings in medical education to improve future learning strategies based on student perspectives. To further explore the impact of COVID-19 on medical training in the Caribbean, a cross sectional designed survey was constructed and made available for completion to numerous 2nd, 3rd and 4th year medical students between the dates of Feb 2nd, 2021, and April 1st, 2021. Students reported being less time efficient and paying less attention during online lectures. Many students reported having their Comp, Step 1, Clinical rotations, and research projects delayed because of the lockdown. Most students ranked 10/10 on anxiety and depression scores during the lockdown. The changes made to the Caribbean Medical school system due to the Pandemic have shown to be less effective than previous methods of instruction. It is crucial for programs to consider this for the future to optimize learning and continue to produce highly trained medical professionals even in the face of adversity.

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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Caribbean Medical Students: A cross-sectional study

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Annals of Medicine &Amp; Surgery

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“…A higher score reflects a more severe degree of anxiety symptoms (17). We used the Korean version of the GAD-7 scale 3 . In this sample, Cronbach's alpha = 0.894, and McDonald's omega = 0.903.…”

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“…Like medical personnel, medical school students are also prone to anxiety regarding COVID-19 in hospitals since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic ( 3 ). Although virtual classes were introduced as a part of social distancing, due to the nature of medical education, medical students were scheduled to meet for on-site education in venues like laboratory classes in basic medicine, clinical clerkship in training hospitals, and medical licensing examinations ( 4 ).…”

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Stress and Anxiety to Viral Epidemics-6 for Medical Students: Psychometric Properties of the Anxiety Measure for the COVID-19 Pandemic

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The aim of this study was to explore the psychometric properties and validity of Stress and Anxiety to Viral Epidemics-6 items (SAVE-6) among medical students who are at high risk of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection. A total of 212 medical students participated in the online anonymous survey that used SAVE-6, Coronavirus Anxiety Scale (CAS), Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 items (GAD-7), and Work and Social Adjustment Scale (WSAS). We observed that the single-factor structure model of the SAVE-6 scale showed good internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha = 0.756) and a good convergent validity with GAD-7 (rho = 0.320, p < 0.001), CAS (rho = 0.229, p < 0.001), and WSAS (rho = 0.278, p < 0.001). The appropriate cut-off score of the SAVE-6 scale was determined as 15 points in accordance with at least a mild degree of generalized anxiety (GAD-7 score of 5) among medical students. In conclusion, the SAVE-6 scale can be applied to medical students as a reliable and valid rating scale to assess anxiety response to the present viral pandemic.

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“…Students who undertake medical practice should state that they are students. In a pandemic, though the activities are limited, they can contribute (26) during review management of and follow-up with COVID-19 patients, and in discussions with patients and patients' families during follow-up calls. They can work in helpline call centers by providing guidance and instructions to people, and aid healthcare professionals (27,28).…”

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Attitude of Medical Students About Their Role and Social Accountability in the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Background: In this study, we aimed to explore the attitude of medical students toward their role and social accountability in this pandemic era. An online survey was developed to elicit information on (1) the role of medical students in the pandemic era; (2) Medical education in the “new normal,” and (3) the impact of COVID-19 on medical students.Methods: The online survey, developed by a team consisting of three medical students, three psychiatry residents, and three professors of psychiatry, was conducted on 574 participants (213 medical students, 180 graduates, and 181 professors) in the University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea. Anxiety symptom rating scales, including the Stress and Anxiety to Viral Epidemics-6 (SAVE-6) scale and the Generalized Anxiety Disorder−7 (GAD-7) scale, were applied to measure participant anxiety level.Results: Medical students indicated their willingness to join the healthcare response to the COVID-19 pandemic, if requested; however, graduates and professors recommended that medical students continue their training rather than join the pandemic healthcare response. In the new normal era, medical education has had to change appropriately. Moreover, adequate knowledge of COVID-19 infection and spread must be considered for the continuation of clinical clerkships during the pandemic. Overall, medical students who indicated anxiety about treating possible or confirmed cases of COVID-19 rated higher on the SAVE-6 scale. Finally, medical students who reported that COVID-19 had an impact on their studies and daily life rated higher on the general anxiety scale (GAD-7).Conclusion: Social accountability is an important issue for medical students in the pandemic era. At the same time, non-disruption of their academic calendar would ensure continuous availability of component medical professionals, which is important for adequate future healthcare responses.

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Medical Students as Essential Frontline Researchers During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Cited by 11 publications

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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Caribbean Medical Students: A cross-sectional study

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Caribbean Medical Students: A cross-sectional study

Stress and Anxiety to Viral Epidemics-6 for Medical Students: Psychometric Properties of the Anxiety Measure for the COVID-19 Pandemic

Attitude of Medical Students About Their Role and Social Accountability in the COVID-19 Pandemic

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