Policy brief: Practical Solutions to Empower Medical Sciences Faculty Members and Students with the Skills Essential for Playing Professional Roles in the Information Technology-Based World

Considering the importance and role of cyberspace facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic and prediction of the literature about the impossibility of returning to the previous traditional methods, it is necessary for the society of Iranian medical sciences education to have the essential plans and prepare for the transition from COVID to Post-COVID time. Optimal usage of cyberspace facilities and tools requires relevant knowledge and skills. As the main players in this path, faculty members and students of medical sciences, , need to gain expertise in essential relevant skills and competencies. Initial review of the literature indicates that there are some shortcomings in this regard. Therefore, this policy brief presents the practical recommendations to empower faculty members and students of medical sciences with regard to the skills essential for playing their professional role in the information technology-based world.