The Experience and Perplexities of the COVID-19 Situation in Pakistan

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has provided unprecedented times for people from all walks of life. For the medical student community it is no different. This global health emergency has presented students with circumstances that have required flexibility and constant adaptation with regard to formal medical education. This short commentary draws on personal experience and aims to elucidate the numerous challenges faced by medical students within the context of a low-middle-income country (LMIC) (Pakistan), whilst also highlighting surprising positives that have emerged from an otherwise overwhelming situation.

Keywords

• COVID-19
• Medical Education
• Medical Students
• Therapy
• COVID-19 Testing