ORGANIZATION OF INDUSTRIAL PRACTICE AT DNMU: FEEDBACK FROM HIGHER MEDICAL EDUCATION STUDENTS
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.11603/m.2414-5998.2025.3.15605Keywords:
industrial practice, medical education, education applicants, distance technologies, clinical training, sociological survey, quality of education.Abstract
Abstract. The article examines the peculiarities of organizing industrial (clinical) practice for higher medical education applicants at Donetsk National Medical University (DNMU) under conditions of blended and distance learning. The relevance of the topic is driven by the modernization of medical education in Ukraine, the need to improve the quality of practical training for future doctors, and the challenges of wartime, which require universities to adapt the educational process quickly. Industrial practice represents a crucial stage in the professional development of medical students, ensuring the link between theoretical knowledge and practical skills in real clinical settings. This study is based on a sociological survey conducted among 110 fourth- and fifth-year students of the Faculties of Medicine No. 1 and No. 2 at DNMU, who completed their practice in both in-person and distance formats during the 2023–2024 academic year. The questionnaire made it possible to assess student awareness about the organization of practice, the level of provision with educational and methodological materials, the quality of clinical training bases, communication with supervisors, access to clinical equipment, the organization of remote interaction, and the development of practical skills. Special attention is paid to the analysis of student feedback regarding the quality of training, the emotional and psychological climate during practice, and their preparedness for real professional tasks. The study identifies key strengths in the organization of practice: a high level of support from supervisors, sufficient learning materials, a positive atmosphere in healthcare facilities, and student engagement in real clinical work. At the same time, several problem areas were highlighted, such as unequal access to medical equipment, the need to deepen theoretical knowledge for effective task performance, and technical limitations of distance learning. The obtained results can be used to improve industrial practice programs, introduce innovative educational approaches, and strengthen the integration of clinical training with the real needs of the healthcare system. This research emphasizes the importance of sociological analysis of students’ opinions as a tool for enhancing the quality of medical education and adapting it to contemporary challenges.
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