How virtual learning enhanced my immersion and mentorship in neurosurgery
A message appeared in the chatbox. “Always trust the parents. If they think the shunt has failed, more likely than not, they’re right.” It was one of the two fifth-year neurosurgery residents, both present on the video platform for virtual clinic to moderate medical students through patient cases.
Prior to each virtual clinic session, the two residents would meet with me, fellow MS2 summer research students, and MS4 “visiting” interns, in …