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| Prof. Dr. Eduardo Pons-Fuster Lopez in the 2nd International Conference on Medical and Health Science (ICMedH) 2022 University of Muhammadiyah Malang (UMM). (Photo: Istimewah) |
The Covid-19 pandemic is a challenge for teachers, one of which is in the health and clinical field. So that innovations and technology must be put forward. It was conveyed by Prof. Dr. Eduardo Pons-Fuster Lopez at the 2nd International Conference on Medical and Health Science (ICMedH) 2022 University of Muhammadiyah Malang (UMM). He is a researcher from the Department of Human Anatomy and Psychobiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Murcia, Spain.
The agenda was held online by the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Muhammadiyah Malang, last Saturday (24/7). More than 70 researchers and health workers were also present to explain scientific articles and increase collaboration networks, even with a hundred students who attended and listened to this conference.
Furthermore, Eduardo explained the challenges in learning human anatomy during the pandemic. So far, he divides learning into three scenarios: virtual, hybrid, and offline. "The design of teaching strategies during the pandemic is virtual via zoom, where there is supporting documentation in the form of photos and learning videos. The test is also conducted online. Learning is changed to a hybrid model when the situation feels a little better. When it improves, the process can be changed to offline by implementing social distancing," he explained.
He has also conducted evaluations related to anatomy learning during the pandemic. Existing data shows that student exam scores in January 2020 were better compared to June and July 2020 when the pandemic began.
"In January 2020, the average score of students was 5.9/10, and 70% of those who managed to pass the exams. Meanwhile, during the pandemic and virtual learning scenarios, the graduation rate was 43.5%, with an average value of 4.16/10. Meanwhile, in the hybrid class scenario, the graduation rate is only 30% with an average score of 2.56/10," he explained.
For him, face-to-face learning is the most effective learning to study human anatomy. Virtual learning is also still possible to use. However, hybrid learning is ineffective and does not provide satisfaction for students.
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There was also discussed the challenges of the clinical and educational fields in dealing with the pandemic by Prof. Norenia T. Dao-ayen. She is a lecturer at Saint Louis University, Philippines School of Nursing. According to him, the pandemic has allowed humans to maximize technology or online tools for learning. Although adjustments are needed, now education can still be carried out well. "At least, during a pandemic or specific situations, we must be able to adapt and find ways to survive. Until finally we can rise and return to normal, "he said.
Besides the two, there were other exciting speakers, such as Prof. Djoni Djunaedi, an Internist Consultant of Tropic and Infectious Disease UMM. He studied the comparison of liver patients before and after Covid-19, even with other speakers such as Apt. Nailis Syifa, Ph.D. and Sri Sunaringsih Ika Wardojo, Ph.D.
Meanwhile, Deputy Chancellor I of UMM, Prof. Dr. Syamsul Arifin, M.Sc., considers national and international conferences necessary. Mainly in maintaining the atmosphere of education in the college environment. He wants that in this year's implementation, ICMedH can provide solutions and breakthroughs through health-related papers.
"This kind of conference provides many benefits, such as exchanging thoughts and ideas, developing research, and even building collaborations among researchers to conduct new research. Hopefully, next year, ICMedH can be held again," concluded Syamsul. (cdr/ros/wil)
