Medical Students' Perspectives on Physical, Online, and Hybrid Learning Modalities: A Mixed Methods Study From a Medical School in Mauritius

The novelty of this study is evident, and its practical implications stretch far beyond the lockdown and COVID-19, but its findings, particularly surrounding the reduction in the loss of class times during tropical storms and hurricanes, are invaluable. The hybrid model of teaching caters to a wider audience of students and helps create a balanced mental and physical educational experience, resulting in the best outcome for students in their studies by capitalizing on the advantages of both didactic and online lectures.