The COVID-19 Pandemic Through the Lens of a Medical Student in India

Authors

  • Surobhi Chatterjee King George's Medical University, Lucknow

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5195/ijms.2020.537

Keywords:

COVID-19 pandemic, India, Online education, Medical students

Abstract

Online education in the pandemic era is a necessity for some and a substitute for others. Like any other form of communication, online education too has its fair share of constraints. Though, it has tried to address the lag of access during the time of pandemic but its universal access is still a matter of deep concern. As the pandemic progresses, so will our dependence on online education which needs to be tailored for students, educators and institutions.

 

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Author Biography

Surobhi Chatterjee, King George's Medical University, Lucknow

Final year medical student

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Published

2020-04-30

How to Cite

Chatterjee, S. (2020). The COVID-19 Pandemic Through the Lens of a Medical Student in India. International Journal of Medical Students, 8(1), 82–83. https://doi.org/10.5195/ijms.2020.537

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