E-learning in medical education is a relatively new idea that is rapidly growing. This study aimed to assess the students and faculty staff attitude for e-learning at the emergence of COVID-19.

A prospective cross-sectional online survey based on Google form was conducted at a medical university in Iraq between March and April 2020

E learning provides education at a generally lower cost and engages learners at a time and location that is most appropriate for them. Recent calls for reform in medical education and training have emphasized the use of information technology-empowered learning. This was enhanced more in the COVID-19 era . Some international organizations, such as the World Health Organization (WHO), have acknowledged e-learning as a helpful tool for healthcare education, particularly in developing countries. Nevertheless, the use of e-learning by the faculty members and students stayed minimum for uploading lecture notes, course books, feedbacks, and providing marks until the COVID-19 pandemic raised that need. This study aimed to evaluate faculty and students' knowledge and attitudes toward e-learning at the emergence of COVID-19 and identify the potential requirements for implementing e-learning.

An online survey was distributed to a sample of 190 faculty and 1706 students of a medical university in Iraq. Knowledge and attitudes towards e-learning were studied

Inclusion Criteria:

• undergraduate students faculty staff working in Hawler Medical University

Exclusion Criteria:

• Faculty staff who are on leave for study or health purpose

The population is composed of students studying in colleges of Haler Medical University (Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, nursing and health science) in addition to faculty staff working in the above-mentioned colleges