The Evaluation of Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University Medical School Phase 2 Programme by Students

The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted medical education. This study aimed to explore the pros and cons of face-to-face and distance education based on feedback from second-year students and coordinator reports. In this study, questionnaires and coordinator reports from second-year medical students were examined to compare distance and face-to-face education periods. Likert scales were used for closed-ended questions, and open-ended answers were categorized. Online distance education resulted in statistically high average scores for committee, final, and make up exams. While students indicated that online education cannot fully replace face-to-face learning in terms of applied education efficiency, they expressed satisfaction with the online learning process during the pandemic. For effective online learning, students' feedback on online education can be particularly guiding for instructors, institutions, and course designers. Face-to-face education can be supported with online education methods.