Abstract: The rapid transition to online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted medical education in Bulgaria. A survey conducted between 734 students in various medical universities and specialties. The point of the study was to analyze the perceived influence of distance learning on education quality. Among students more than half (53.46%) recognized the benefits of flexible learning and remote access whereas 33.79% have doubts regarding their capabilities to learn practical skills through these methods. Our study highlights the necessity of hybrid learning models that combine digital resources with hands-on training to ensure educational effectiveness in medical disciplines.
Keywords: medical education, distance learning, hybrid model

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