COVID-19 brought the lives of college students to an abrupt standstill. Sitting in a classroom, a dormitory, at a dining hall table with friends — all became risky activities overnight. 

How did universities navigate the impossible trade-off between having students on campus with the risks of the coronavirus, and keeping students remote — potentially placing their education in peril?

Find out on the latest episode of The Dose podcast with Michael Drake, M.D., president of the University of California. Drake, who is also chairman of the Commonwealth Fund’s Board of Directors, explains the decisions he made to keep students safe — and learning — on and off campus.

Listen here, and then subscribe wherever you find your podcasts.