DIGITALIZATION OF MEDICAL EDUCATION: PROSPECTS OF IMPLEMENTATION AND CHALLENGES OF TODAY
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.11603/m.2414-5998.2025.4.15848Keywords:
digitalization of medical education; professional training; digital competence.Abstract
Abstract. This article highlights the key trends in using digital technologies in the professional training of future doctors. It emphasizes that the digitalization of education in the XXI century is a major trend in modern society. Digital technologies are a unique mechanism for the comprehensive development of contemporary higher education institutions. The article emphasizes that digitalization not only integrates into traditional healthcare but also creates new opportunities for more personalized patient care. In 2021, the European Commission approved the Digital Education Action Plan for 2021–2027, aimed at supporting the sustainable and effective adaptation of education systems to the digital era. It is emphasized that traditional methods of knowledge transfer in higher education should be supplemented with technologies that enhance student motivation, prepare young professionals to work with large volumes of data in medical information systems, and navigate a constantly changing environment. Key components of digital competence that determine an individual's suitability for studying and working in medicine are also characterized.
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