THE DEVELOPMENT OF MANAGERIAL COMPETENCE OF FUTURE DOCTORS OF PHILOSOPHY IN MEDICAL EDUCATION: THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL ASPECTS
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.11603/m.2414-5998.2025.4.15867Keywords:
managerial competence; PhD, medical education; professional competence development; academic leadership; research and educational activity; pedagogical conditions; digital educational technologies; international academic mobility; strategic management.Abstract
Abstract. The article examines the theoretical foundations of the content, structure, and pathways for developing managerial competence among future doctors of philosophy (PhD) in medical education. In the context of the transformation of the higher medical education system in Ukraine, the globalization of science, and the digitalization of the educational space, the development of managerial skills becomes a key factor in the professional readiness of PhD candidates for effective scientific and educational activities. Managerial competence integrates cognitive, operational-activity, personal-motivational, and reflective components, enabling doctoral students not only to conduct research but also to coordinate educational and scientific processes, facilitate team collaboration, make evidence-based decisions, and perform leadership functions. The essence of managerial competence is defined as a combination of managerial thinking, evidence-based action, and ethical responsibility. Pedagogical conditions for its development are considered, including the integration of theoretical training with practice-oriented learning, the implementation of interdisciplinary courses, participation in scientific and organizational activities, and the creation of individualized educational trajectories. International experience from leading European and American universities demonstrates the effectiveness of a systemic approach to developing managerial competencies at the PhD level. The findings indicate that the development of managerial competence represents a strategic direction in modernizing the training of scientific personnel in medical education in Ukraine. It contributes to forming researcher-managers capable of combining scientific work with the management of educational processes, implementing innovations, and ensuring the sustainable development of the educational system according to European and global standards. Prospects for further research include deepening the empirical analysis of managerial competence formation, developing diagnostic tools and models for fostering the managerial culture of future researchers, and examining the impact of digital technologies and academic mobility on the dynamics of managerial skills development.
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