How a sudden war affected our medical school: reflections and lessons learned on adaptability and equity while preserving academic standards
Abstract We recount the experience of our medical school during the recent war in Lebanon relating the variety of challenges faced by students, faculty and administrators to maintain the continuity and quality of medical education. We then reflect on our experience and the lessons learned.
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| title | How a sudden war affected our medical school: reflections and lessons learned on adaptability and equity while preserving academic standards |
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| title_short | How a sudden war affected our medical school: reflections and lessons learned on adaptability and equity while preserving academic standards |
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