INNOVATIVE PEDAGOGICAL STRATEGIES IN THE TRAINING OF MEDICAL AND PHARMACEUTICAL PERSONNEL IN UKRAINE

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Abstract. The article is devoted to the scientific substantiation of the expediency of introducing innovative pedagogical strategies in the process of professional training of medical and pharmaceutical specialists. The study focuses on the fact that current standards of medical and pharmaceutical education, including the recommendations of the World Federation for Medical Education, the European Pharmaceutical Association and the provisions of the National Qualifications Framework of Ukraine, set new requirements for the content, structure and methodology of training of higher education students. The article pays special attention to the analysis of modern educational strategies, such as problem-based learning, interprofessional education, simulation training, case methods, flip class, gamification, and project-based learning. It has been proven that the use of these strategies contributes to the development of clinical thinking, the ability to solve non-standard situations, effective communication, teamwork and professional ethics. The article also highlights the transformational potential of digital technologies in medical and pharmaceutical education. The role of learning management systems (LMS – Moodle, Google Classroom), massive open online courses (MOOC – Coursera, EdX, OpenWHO), electronic simulators of clinical situations, telemedicine platforms and virtual simulators is considered. It is determined that digitalisation not only optimises access to educational resources, but also allows creating a personalised, adaptive learning environment. A special emphasis is placed on the potential of Learning Analytics and artificial intelligence technologies, which provide the ability to monitor individual learning dynamics, predict the risks of academic failure and support teacher decision-making. The article substantiates the pedagogical conditions that determine the effectiveness of implementation of innovative strategies in medical and pharmaceutical HEIs: a high level of digital and didactic competence of teachers; availability of a modern material and technical base for simulation training; organisational and managerial support at the institution level; psychological and pedagogical support of innovations; feedback from students. It is shown that the formation of a favourable educational environment requires a systematic and interdisciplinary approach that combines pedagogical, organisational, psychological and technological components. Of particular interest is the consideration of practical experience in implementing innovative educational strategies in domestic medical and pharmaceutical universities: Ivano-Frankivsk National Medical University, Kharkiv National University of Pharmacy, Vinnytsia National Medical University named after M.I. Pirogov, Lviv National Medical University named after Danylo Halytsky. The high potential of innovations in increasing motivation to learn, forming clinical and ethical competences, digital literacy and readiness for continuous professional development is demonstrated by the example of testing blended learning, case methods, integrated interdisciplinary modules, and telemedicine technologies. The conclusions emphasise that innovative pedagogical strategies in the context of medical and pharmaceutical education are not only a tool for modernising the educational process, but also a factor in the formation of a modern specialist capable of meeting the challenges of the global world, providing quality medical care, adhering to professional and ethical standards. Their implementation should be based on a comprehensive analysis of educational needs, compliance with international standards and support from the academic and professional community. The transition from the inertial reproduction of knowledge to the construction of a holistic system of professional identity based on competence, innovation and humanistic approaches is crucial in this process.