INTERDISCIPLINARY INTEGRATION IN THE TRAINING OF MASTER’S STUDENTS IN MEDICINE AS A PEDAGOGICAL CHALLENGE
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.11603/m.2414-5998.2026.1.16034Keywords:
interdisciplinary integration; Master of Medicine; Medical Physics; clinical courses.Abstract
Abstract. This article substantiates the relevance and feasibility of implementing the principle of interdisciplinary integration in the educational process for training Master’s students in Medicine, highlighting it as a key approach to enhancing the quality of professional education. The terms “integration” and “interdisciplinary integration” are analyzed in a general scientific context, emphasizing that interdisciplinary integration represents a modern didactic concept that ensures the coherence of the educational process, a high scientific standard of instruction, and serves as an effective tool for developing students’ professional knowledge and practical skills. The article provides a detailed analysis of the core competencies developed through the academic course Medical Physics, including the enhancement of logical thinking, analytical and synthetic abilities, as well as the capacity to accurately formulate tasks and identify strategies for their resolution, all of which are essential for the practical activities of future physicians. The significance of Medical Physics in advancing modern diagnostic and therapeutic methods is highlighted, including the application of ultrasound, magnetic resonance, and X-ray tomography, as well as laser and radiological technologies, which cannot be effectively utilized without an understanding of the underlying physical principles. The article examines the implementation of integrative links between Medical Physics and other courses, including clinical subjects, enabling students to develop a systemic understanding of medical processes and a comprehensive approach to diagnosis and treatment. Examples of physical methods and instruments that have formed the basis for surgical, therapeutic, and non-invasive diagnostic techniques are presented, along with the pedagogical and methodological rationale for employing an interdisciplinary approach in the training of Master’s students in Medicine. Thus, the article emphasizes that the integration of Medical Physics with other courses in higher medical education contributes to elevating the scientific quality of instruction, fostering competencies essential for future physicians, and enhancing the ability to apply acquired knowledge in clinical practice. This interdisciplinary approach is a key factor in preparing highly qualified medical specialists capable of meeting the demands of modern Medicine.
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