A virtual addiction medicine elective was developed using interactive multimedia modules, active learning strategies, and patient-based cases. Student had opportunities for professional networking and interacting with physicians and patients. The elective was successful in boosting Year-1 medical students' confidence to screen, manage, and treat patients with substance abuse disorder.
Keywords: Addiction medicine; Distance education; Education innovation; Medical education; Undergraduate medical education; Virtual curriculum.
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