Time to Embrace the Future? Blended Learning in Medical Universities in Pakistan: A Student's Perspective

Background: Medical education follows the traditional route of education delivery, where people are required to be present in person. Recent advances in technology have increased the efficiency of online education as well as the reliability. Not all students learn at the same pace, which is why blended learning can be such a vital tool in educational delivery. Methods: A narrative methodological approach was used, which was then elucidated with students’ perspectives and current practices in Pakistan. The manuscripts were reviewed and discussed with relevant themes of online medical education in Pakistan. Results: The literature survey revealed that blended education shows greater efficacy than traditional learning methods. Recent national policies have also worked on the inclusion of technologies in curricula. The existing medical curriculum must be restructured to accommodate a blended format. This involves dividing content between online and face-to-face components. Conclusion: Blended learning maximizes learning strategies by combining both the strengths of traditional face-to-face learning and the advancement of online learning. Students can avail themselves of education according to their own pace and can revisit concepts as required. It is, however, yet to be implemented in medical universities. DOI: https://doi.org/10.59564/amrj/03.04/015