Change to curriculum
Our investigations and comparison with contemporary literature indicate that students prefer face-to-face teaching with practical elements. While inclusion of online technology within the curriculum is essential to enhance student digital proficiency and future proof against future disruptions, elements of the traditional curriculum are indispensable.Therefore, future developments should include a blend of traditional classroom-based and remote learning approaches combined with in person practical elements including direct patient contact with mitigated risk. Additionally training of both faculty and students will help to increase digital proficiency and engagement as online elements are predicted to be a central feature on medical education developments.