# Impacts of Novel COVID-19 Pandemic on Furtherance of Medical Education: Challenges and Possible Prospects

## Authors

- Oluwatosin Imoleayo Oyeniran ([ORCID](https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6720-8453)) — Department of Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja, Nigeria

## Article information

- **Journal:** The Ulutas Medical Journal (Ulutas Med J), ISSN 2149-388X
- **Issue:** Volume 7, Issue 1 (2021), pages 4–7
- **Article type:** Review Article
- **Published online:** 2021-03-23
- **DOI:** [10.5455/umj.20211030032504](https://doi.org/10.5455/umj.20211030032504)
- **Licence:** [CC BY-NC 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/)
- **Article page:** https://www.ulutasmedicaljournal.com/?mno=22501
- **PDF:** https://www.ulutasmedicaljournal.com/pdf/22501.pdf

## Abstract

The novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has changed education globally, compelling most educational institutions comprising medical schools to shut down. This alteration has fetched grave consequences for numerous public establishments and raises specific demands for medical education. The bulk of medical schools have transitioned from the in-person classroom to online and virtual classes. As universities remain closed, medical training of students will suffer if administrators and educators do not develop actions and creative initiatives to provide continuing education.

## Keywords

COVID-19; Education; Health; Medical education; Pandemic

## How to cite

Oyeniran OI. Impacts of Novel COVID-19 Pandemic on Furtherance of Medical Education: Challenges and Possible Prospects. Ulutas Med J. 2021;7(1):4-7. doi:10.5455/umj.20211030032504

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