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Editorial
. 2021 Aug 26;31(6):2049-2053.
doi: 10.1007/s40670-021-01393-w. eCollection 2021 Dec.

Deploying Medical Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Panagiotis Stachteas  1 , Nikolaos Vlachopoulos  1 , Emmanouil Smyrnakis  1
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Editorial

Deploying Medical Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Panagiotis Stachteas et al. Med Sci Educ. .

Abstract

During the novel coronavirus pandemic outbreak, medical education has been inevitably disrupted, while the clinical exposure of many medical students has been hindered. The current article investigates the student role in this large-scale health crisis, in terms of providing for the continuity of medical training and addressing the growing needs of healthcare systems. By presenting different medical education policies implemented worldwide, new perspectives on student involvement are being illuminated. Even during pandemics, students should be motivated to actively serve. The formation of a clear framework for students' roles enhances the preparedness of the medical education community for related future challenges.

Keywords: Interdisciplinary medical education; Medical humanities; Pregraduate/Medical education; Primary care.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflict of InterestThe authors declare no competing interests.

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Medical students’ possible roles depending on the situation of the country in relation to the pandemic outbreak
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