Abstract

CORREDOR-SILVA, Carlos; GOMEZ-RODRIGUEZ, Carolina  and  ALUJA-JARAMILLO, Felipe. Implementation of Social Distancing in Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging Education. Univ. Med. [online]. 2021, vol.62, n.2, e32145.  Epub May 15, 2021. ISSN 0041-9095.  https://doi.org/10.11144/javeriana.umed62-2.dist.

This paper outlines how the Radiology and Diagnostic imagery program at the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana adapted itself to deal with the fallout of the SARS-CoV-2 epidemic. In-person lectures and seminars were migrated online using telepresence tools; whilst hand-on professional training and supervised practice were staged and performed in reduced groups to comply with person-to-person distancing policies to contain the spread of the virus. This was particularly challenging as the program makes emphasis on constructivist learning and social engagement. After six months, the effects of changes in lecturing were assessed through a poll which showed that there was widespread acceptance within the whole academic community. Particularly it was observed that use of remote presence tools enhanced engagement, improved knowledge appropriation and allowed for more flexibility. Therefore, there is support for making the implemented actions permanent. Consequently, it is an interesting test case for the application of flipped classroom and other akin virtual education strategies for developing skills in health care, thus contributing to making education more efficient, flexible, inclusive and, sustainable.

Keywords : education medical; education department hospital; education medical graduate; radiology department hospital.

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