A Study of the Rapid Development Phase of Online Medical Education Programs in Armenia

ABSTRACT

Backgroud: The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic rapidly and unprecedentedly transformed the organization of medical education, stimulating the expansion of distance and online learning worldwide. In Armenia, the healthcare system likewise faced highly dynamic educational demands, resulting in the rapid implementation of numerous online courses for healthcare professionals.

Aim: To assess the experiences of healthcare workers who participated in the abovementioned activities, present their evaluations of the educational content, delivery methods, and organizational processes, as well as identify the advantages and challenges of online learning.

Methods: Data were collected through an electronic questionnaire survey involving 951 specialists from Yerevan and all marzes of Armenia.

Results: The analysis revealed that the majority of participants positively evaluated the educational content and the performance of instructors. At the same time, several technical obstacles and inconveniences related to limited interaction were reported.

Conclusion: The findings of this study may serve as a basis for the continuous development and quality improvement of online medical education in Armenia.