Faculty from the University of Washington’s Health Informatics and Health Information Management (HIHIM) programs have published new research examining health sciences faculty experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. Unlike much of the existing literature that centers on student outcomes, this study by Drs. Karima Lalani, Tanya Karwaki and Jim Condon focuses on educators’ perspectives, offering a critical look at how instructors adapted to rapid, large-scale shifts in teaching modalities.
The article, published in Trends in Higher Education, highlights how health sciences educators around the world—many of whom teach in traditionally hands-on disciplines—demonstrated resilience and innovation as they transitioned to online and hybrid learning.
“Our study highlights the remarkable resilience and adaptability of health sciences educators who navigated unprecedented challenges during the pandemic to ensure the continuity of quality education,” said Lalani, director of HIHIM programs.
The findings offer valuable guidance for building more inclusive and adaptable educational frameworks, helping institutions better prepare for future disruptions to teaching and learning.
Read the full article here.