Why Healthcare Professionals Hate Online Learning — And How We Can Do Better

When it comes to professional development, especially in healthcare, there’s often an unspoken assumption: If you want participatory, community-driven learning, it has to be face-to-face. But that’s not the full picture anymore. With the right design and small investments, online learning communities for healthcare professionals can thrive — often with greater flexibility, accessibility, and sustainability than traditional in-person training. The question isn’t whether community can exist online. It’s whether we’re willing to design for it.