This post was authored by Matthew Haldeman, MD who is a Seed Family Medicine Physician working in Zambia. Working at the University of Zambia and Chilenje Hospital in Lusaka, Matthew is continuing to support Family Medicine registrars and students through online education, as well as, clinical training and mentorship. Sometimes when I’m teaching online, I feel as though I’m talking into outer space. Online video conferences can feel inherently awkward, so people are less willing to open up. Few people ask questions or offer comments because of the time delay. When those comments arise, they can feel more like interruptions, delaying the lecture’s progress. As a visiting faculty from the United States, I worry that my English is harder to understand through a virtual platform as compared to a face-to-face meeting. Today, however, was different. We had had a busy … Read More