Exploring the Essential Competencies for Medical Education in the Post-COVID-19 Pandemic Era: A Mixed-Methods Investigation at a Japanese Medical School.

Journal: Journal of medical education and curricular development
Published Date: May 21, 2025

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has led to considerable advances in medical education through technological integration. The crisis generated by the pandemic in medical practice, education, and evolving technology has led to changes in the skills of medical professionals. This study aimed to examine the competencies required of medical students in the post-pandemic era.

Authors

  • Misaki Onodera
    Department of Medical Education, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan.
  • Zaiya Takahashi
    Department of Community-Oriented Medical Education, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan.
  • Hajime Kasai
    Department of Medical Education, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan.
  • Hidetaka Yokoh
    Department of Medical Education, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan.
  • Kiyoshi Shikino
    Department of General Medicine Chiba University Hospital Chiba Japan.
  • Yasuhiko Kimura
    Center for Innovation in Medical and Dental Education, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima, Japan.
  • Ikuo Shimizu
    Department of Medical Education, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan.
  • Kazuyo Yamauchi
    Department of Community-Oriented Medical Education, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan.
  • Mayumi Asahina
    Department of Medical Education, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan.
  • Shoichi Ito
    Department of Medical Education, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, Chiba, Japan.

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