APPLIED CHEMISTRY AS A TOOL FOR FORMING PROFESSIONAL MOTIVATION OF MEDICAL AND DENTAL FACULTY STUDENTS
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.11603/m.2414-5998.2026.1.16023Keywords:
applied chemistry in medicine; medical education; educational process; medical student.Abstract
Abstract. The article examines the problem of developing professional motivation among students of medical and dental faculties in the process of studying applied chemistry as a fundamental natural science discipline. The role of learning motivation is analyzed as a complex system of natural, social and personal factors that determine students’ cognitive activity, their ability to overcome academic difficulties, and their orientation toward professional growth. It is substantiated that academic success depends not only on students’ intellectual abilities but also on the level of development of internal motivational attitudes, professional interests and value orientations. It is shown that applied chemistry in medicine and dentistry has significant potential for increasing motivation when a professionally oriented teaching approach is implemented, including the use of clinically relevant examples, interdisciplinary connections, and practice-oriented tasks. Emphasis is placed on the need to demonstrate the practical significance of chemical knowledge for future medical and dental practice, which promotes students’ awareness of the professional value of the educational material. It is determined that the integration of theoretical concepts with professional situations enhances cognitive interest, supports the development of clinical thinking and contributes to the formation of stable professional motivation. The conclusions obtained can be used to improve the methodology of teaching chemical disciplines in medical higher education institutions.
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