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Table 6 Thematic outcomes of FGD

From: Perception of online and face to face microbiology laboratory sessions among medical students and faculty at Arabian Gulf University: a mixed method study

Thematic area (6)

Sub themes (14)

Codes (176)

Virtual sessions

Educational technologies for virtual lab sessions

52

Pros of online mode

Cons of online sessions

Face-to-face sessions

Physical presence

38

Pros of online mode

Cons of online sessions

Dry lab

Theory-based, concepts

11

Wet Lab

Practical demonstration by instructors

20

Hands-on learning by students

Curriculum

Online suitability

31

Face to face suitability

Blended learning

Lessons learned

Areas for refinement

24

Emergent student, institutional and department needs