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<p>The digital transformation of medical education, accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, has redefined how students engage with content and how educators deliver instruction. This review focuses on the cognitive dimensions of this shift, analyzing how technology affects attention, memory, spatial reasoning, and gratification patterns in learners. While interactive tools and global content access enhance learning flexibility and engagement, concerns arise regarding shrinking attention spans, reduced memory reliance, and overdependence on digital aids. Drawing on current research and cognitive theory, this review emphasizes the need for mindful technology use in medical education. Educators must strike a balance, leveraging digital tools to boost cognition while preserving the fundamental mental skills essential to clinical reasoning and decision-making. Ultimately, technology should function as a cognitive enhancer, not a replacement—to cultivate sharp, adaptable, and lifelong learners in the field of medicine.</p>

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Chalk vs. Click: Rethinking Medical Teaching in the Digital Age

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  • 发表日期：

    2025年8月16日

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  • Surajit Bhattacharya,
  • Kaushik Bhattacharya,
  • Neela Bhattacharya,
  • Neeta Bhattacharya

摘要

The digital transformation of medical education, accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, has redefined how students engage with content and how educators deliver instruction. This review focuses on the cognitive dimensions of this shift, analyzing how technology affects attention, memory, spatial reasoning, and gratification patterns in learners. While interactive tools and global content access enhance learning flexibility and engagement, concerns arise regarding shrinking attention spans, reduced memory reliance, and overdependence on digital aids. Drawing on current research and cognitive theory, this review emphasizes the need for mindful technology use in medical education. Educators must strike a balance, leveraging digital tools to boost cognition while preserving the fundamental mental skills essential to clinical reasoning and decision-making. Ultimately, technology should function as a cognitive enhancer, not a replacement—to cultivate sharp, adaptable, and lifelong learners in the field of medicine.