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Social distancing to curb the COVID-19 pandemic has caused suspension of classroom teaching in all educational institutions. We implemented a novel online classroom platform at our institute to continue medical education. The program attracted encouraging feedback from the students. It may serve as a model for uninterrupted teaching and training during times of crisis.
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Singh, K., Srivastav, S., Bhardwaj, A. et al. Medical Education During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Single Institution Experience. Indian Pediatr 57, 678–679 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13312-020-1899-2
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