Kota: As soon as the COVID-19 lockdown was imposed, regular classes in medical colleges were suspended. After which, online classes got started, but due to COVID-19, students are not getting clinical posting in Kota Medical college.
In medical studies, interaction with patients is considered as an important part which gives clinical experience to students. However, the study material is made available by faculty in online studies. But MBBS students used to get a clinical posting from the second year itself, and they have to go to every ward and pay duty. But this time, due to coronavirus, students are not getting clinical posting.
Interaction with the patient is very important for medical students. Even information about body parts, treatment guidelines and investigations are learned in the medical college. In such a situation, Kota Medical students shared problems they faced amid lockdown with ETV Bharat.
Aditi, a Kota resident, pursuing MBBS from Udaipur is now at her home, studying through online classes. Aditi says that the course is being taught through online classes, but doing practicals is a more important part in medical, she added. Due to lockdown, students are missing the clinical posting.
At the same time, some students agree that theoretical studies are better as its more safe staying at home amidst the spreading COVID infection. However, some students are worried about the degree that would get delay.