2021 article
Teaching Tip: Creating an Authentic Small Animal Primary Care Experience Using Online Simulated Appointments
Ross-Estrada, M. D., & Snyder, A. M. (2021, April 21). JOURNAL OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EDUCATION.
author keywords: simulated client; online learning; clinical teaching; primary care; telemedicine; telehealth
MeSH headings : Animals; COVID-19 / epidemiology; COVID-19 / veterinary; Clinical Clerkship; Education, Veterinary; Humans; Primary Health Care; SARS-CoV-2
TL;DR:
Results of a survey of students' perspectives on the experience demonstrate that the majority of students found that the online clinical experience met or exceeded expectations and provided a meaningful learning experience.
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Added: February 14, 2022
Clinical clerkships have long been a pillar of veterinary medical education. These experiences provide students a unique opportunity to apply skills learned in pre-clinical training through hands-on practice. However, the emergence of the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, and the subsequent global pandemic of 2020 forced many clinical instructors to adapt to teaching online. This teaching tip describes the use of backward design to create a three-part online clinical learning environment for the delivery of small animal primary care consisting of synchronous rounds, simulated online appointments, and independent learning activities. Results of a survey of students' perspectives on the experience demonstrate that the majority of students found that the online clinical experience met or exceeded expectations and provided a meaningful learning experience. Recommendations based on student feedback and instructor reflection are provided to guide creation and implementation of future online clinical courses. As the field of telemedicine grows, we view incorporation of such learning environments into veterinary medical education curriculum as essential to preparing students to enter the modern veterinary workplace.