Experiences and challenges of medical training during the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract

Objective: to report the experience and challenges of medical students in the first semester of medical training during the COVID-19 pandemic. Method: Report of experience and challenges of medical graduation during the pandemic of the new coronavirus in a private higher education institution, from March to July 2020. Results: The University Center (UNIVAG) established measures to face COVID-19, adopting Emergency Home Education. This experience demonstrated great adaptive capacity of those involved in the learning processes of theoretical content, as well as more creative attitudes of students and the inclusion of other active methodologies in the teaching plan of the Community Interaction Program in order to bring the student closer to reality. Conclusion: Given this scenario, adapting to the use of available technologies was a challenge, but essential to add knowledge to medical students and continue the school year.