Online Versus Onsite Tuition: Advantages and Challenges in Dermatology Education

¹Dermatology unit, Department of Internal Medicine, Rivers State University, Nkpolu- Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria

²Dermatology Unit,  Department of Internal Medicine,  Rivers State University Teaching Hospital, 6-8 Harley Street, Old GRA Port Harcourt Rivers State, Nigeria

³Dermatology in Clinical Practice, Faculty of Life Sciences and Education, University of South Wales, Pontypridd, United Kingdom

*Corresponding Author: Amadi Ekechi Stella, Dermatology unit, Department of Internal Medicine, Rivers State University, Nkpolu- Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria; Email: [email protected]

Received Date: January 30, 2024

Publication Date: February 14, 2024

Citation: Stella AE, et al. (2024). Online Versus Onsite Tuition: Advantages and Challenges in Dermatology Education. Dermis. 4(1):5.

Copyright: Stella AE, et al. © (2024). 

ABSTRACT

Background: Dermatology is a branch of medicine that deals with the disorders of the skin and its appendages such as the nails and hair. Dermatology education conventionally has been carried out using visual aids through physical interactions, however advances in technology has aided in successfully making virtual (online) learning possible and the recent global pandemic has fuelled its usage. Virtual learning is becoming a vital means of dermatology education as this can be more cost effective utilizing shared manpower without incurring expenses from travelling. Aim: The aim of this review is to look at the advantages and challenges of online learning (virtual vision) as against the conventional method which is onsite (physical presence) learning. Method: A combination of literature review and anecdotal experiences would be applied Results: Onsite and Online teaching of dermatology has there challenges and advantages. The choice to use any of these methods depends on the availability. Online mode of teaching dermatology is being embraced daily due to wide availability of internet and the shortage of manpower in dermatology. Conclusion: It is now being advocated that the two be used in combination (hybrid) to result in better outcomes. This depends on the dermatology institution and the proven suitability in effectively in co-operating dermatology teaching and learning.