Determinants and Outcomes of In-person Lecture Attendance in Medical School.

The pattern of declining lecture attendance in medical school with the rapid adoption of virtual learning triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic indicates students have taken more control over where and when they learn. Our results showed that students perceived in-person attendance at lectures was more valuable for balancing keeping up with coursework and maintaining social relationships and less valuable for efficient Step 1 preparation. Students' goal orientation may help identify individuals who are less likely to attend in-person. The full impact of the COVID-19 on student learning is yet to be determined.