International virtual elective pilots: The evaluation suggests feasible options.
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- Wylie, Ann; Lakshmi, Sindhura; Gaewkhiew, Piyada, ; Elder, Bethany; Sathyanath, Ananth
- Source
- Medical Education; Feb2023, Vol. 57 Issue 2, p188-189, 2p
- Subject
- Exchange of persons programs
International relations
Medical students
Student attitudes
Medical education
COVID-19
Virtual reality
India
United Kingdom
- Language
- ISSN
- 03080110
The article presents a study which developed a four-week programme with academics from both settings and specific themes that were considered the most challenging issues in the United Kingdom and India. Topics discussed include the view of the students on the global health module and the opportunity to learn from each other about their respective experiences, challenged encountered in the programme, and possible barriers in further development of virtual electives.