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A Qualitative Analysis Of Third-Year Medical Students' Reflection Essays Regarding The Impact Of Covid-19 On Their Education., Erin L. Kelly, Allison R. Casola, Kelsey Smith, Samantha Kelly, Maria Syl D. De La Cruz
A Qualitative Analysis Of Third-Year Medical Students' Reflection Essays Regarding The Impact Of Covid-19 On Their Education., Erin L. Kelly, Allison R. Casola, Kelsey Smith, Samantha Kelly, Maria Syl D. De La Cruz
Department of Family & Community Medicine Faculty Papers
BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 pandemic fundamentally changed every aspect of healthcare delivery and training. Few studies have reported on the impact of these changes on the experiences, skill development, and career expectations of medical students.
METHOD: Using 59 responses to a short reflection essay prompt, 3rd year medical students in Philadelphia described how the COVID-19 pandemic affected their education in mid-2020. Using conventional content analysis, six main themes were identified across 14 codes.
RESULTS: Students reported concerns regarding their decreased clinical skill training and specialty exposure on their career development due to the loss of in-person experience during their family medicine …