Bridging the Gap: Virtual Learning for Haiti's Heart Health

Heart disease is a big problem in countries like Haiti, where money isn't plenty. Doctors there need more training to handle it. A group tried something new: a virtual course to teach heart health to medical students. They tested it out and found it worked well. Haiti has a shortage of doctors who specialize in heart diseases. This is because there aren't enough teachers and resources. A virtual course can help solve this issue. It lets students learn from experts online, no matter where they are. The course was designed with Haiti's needs in mind. It covered important topics like heart disease basics, diagnosis, and treatment. The students could ask questions and get answers from experts. They also got to practice what they learned with virtual patients. The students found the course helpful. They said it was easy to use and helped them understand heart disease better. They also liked that they could learn at their own pace. The teachers were happy too, saying the course was a great way to teach heart health. But there are some challenges. Internet access can be a problem in Haiti. And not all students may be comfortable with online learning. Still, the virtual course is a big step forward in teaching heart health in Haiti.