Online Medical Teaching in China During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Tools, Modalities, and Challenges

Article Biology

Community structure of environmental microorganisms associated with COVID-19 affected patients

Weihua Zhang et al.

Summary: The study aimed to clarify the characteristics and distribution of the hospital environmental microbiome associated with confirmed COVID-19 patients. Aerosol samples near patients in different wards were collected, with one sample testing positive for COVID-19. The microbial compositions of the environmental samples varied but were predominantly influenced by the patients admitted to the ward.

AEROBIOLOGIA (2021)

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Editorial Material Virology

Virology Laboratory Guidelines

Robert F. Kalejta

Summary: Starting work in a virology research laboratory can be complex and stressful, but a series of guidelines are provided to help new members adjust. These guidelines are not only beneficial for new laboratory members, but also encouraged for use by all laboratory members, including principal investigators, to maximize efficiency.

JOURNAL OF VIROLOGY (2021)

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Article Microbiology

Virology in the Classroom: Current Approaches and Challenges to Undergraduate- and Graduate-Level Virology Education

David B. Kushner et al.

Summary: The importance of virology education is highlighted by the current COVID-19 pandemic, prompting educators to focus on and improve teaching methods; virology education should include foundational materials and utilize various teaching approaches; at the graduate level, reintroduction of logic, reasoning, inference, and statistics is crucial to cultivating a generation of scientists with greater creativity and innovation.

ANNUAL REVIEW OF VIROLOGY, VOL 8 (2021)

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Article Education & Educational Research

Twelve tips for teaching medical students online under COVID-19

Zhehan Jiang et al.

Summary: Amid the global pandemic, universities worldwide are pausing activities to contain the spread of COVID-19, posing challenges to medical education. The 12 tips and best practices highlighted can aid in a successful transition of medical classes to online learning.

MEDICAL EDUCATION ONLINE (2021)

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Editorial Material Education, Scientific Disciplines