Abstract
Objective: To evaluate the experience of medical students during the Remote Teaching Regime (RTR) and its post-pandemic use. Methods: This is a qualitative study reporting the experience of medical students at a university in Minas Gerais during the RTR. Students were invited virtually and received the questionnaire and signed an informed consent. Results: 20% of medical students answered the questionnaire, predominantly women, aged between 17 and 26 years, who were attending the clinical part of the course. The RTR negatively impacted the study of 78.1% of respondents and feelings of anxiety (74.8%) and discouragement (73.5%) predominated. More than 90% of the students miss the classroom, social interaction (48%) and the academic environment (45%). Positive aspects also highlighted, referring to a better study routine (35.5%), the absence of travel (31%) and the use of virtual tools for some activities post-pandemic (40%). Conclusion: The use of RSR could complement on-site medical education post-pandemic. More studies should be carried out for a better understanding of the country's reality in the RTR and to advance the discussions in alternative technologies to on-site medical education.