Medical education in Syria at a time of crisis: Analysis of the results of the knowledge-based National Medical Examination.
Jameel SoqiaJamal AtayaRakan SaadounLujain NahasAlbaraa YazbekMohammed Al-ShafieHamdah HanifaMuhialdein DakakAhmad Walid IzzatMohammad Bashar IzzatPublished in: Medical education (2024)
Academic performance of final year medical students can be adversely affected by crises and conflicts, with a clear tendency to recovery upon crises resolution. The study underscores the importance of maintaining and safeguarding the infrastructure of educational institutions, especially during times of crisis. Governments and educational authorities should prioritise resource allocation to ensure that medical schools have access to essential services, learning resources, and teaching personnel.