THE EVOLUTION OF MEDICAL EDUCATION: COMMAND CENTERS AND TELEMEDICINE IN THE POST-PANDEMIC ERA

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Ellanti Dinesh Kumar
Dr. Rohita Chitithoti
Dr. Gayatri Kammila

Keywords

Telemedicine, vCME, Command Centers, Physician Performance, Patient Outcomes

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the transformation of medical education, with telemedicine and virtual Continuing Medical Education (vCME) taking center stage. This systematic review explores how these innovations, along with the role of virtual command centers, have reshaped the landscape of medical education. Telemedicine-based CME programs have proven to be as effective as traditional in-person methods in enhancing physician performance, clinical decision-making, and patient outcomes. These platforms offer greater accessibility, particularly for healthcare professionals in rural or underserved areas, by overcoming logistical barriers like travel costs and time constraints. Additionally, the integration of hybrid learning models, combining synchronous and asynchronous formats, allows for more flexible and personalized learning experiences. Virtual command centers have played a crucial role in managing and coordinating educational efforts, providing real-time content updates, fostering multidisciplinary collaboration, and ensuring rapid adaptability in response to emerging health crises. These centers have also contributed to the scalability of CME programs, enabling widespread access to educational resources during periods of social distancing and lockdowns. Despite these advancements, challenges such as the digital divide and limitations in hands-on learning persist. Moving forward, further investment in technology and efforts to optimize virtual learning environments will be essential to fully realize the potential of these educational innovations.

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