Resource training centre as innovation didactic component of postgraduate training for doctors narcologists in Ukraine

Abstract

Introduction The work presents HIV PLEDGE project cooperative results of Kharkov Medical Academy of Postgraduate (KhMAPE) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Ukraine which correspond the Law of Ukraine On the Higher Education requirements. Objectives and aims The project is aimed at the reduction of HIV-infection, tuberculosis and other comorbid disorders in drug addicts in Ukraine. The results are expected to be introduced into postgraduate training for doctors narcologists of Ukraine at the resource training centre (RTC) created under UNODC aegis according to innovation international education and technology standards criteria adapted for all forms of postgraduate training including medical residency. Methods Clinical, laboratory, epidemiological methods, statistical monitoring were applied for modern drug addiction conditions. Results The research allowed: – to increase abilities of KhMAPE departments to provide up-to-date epidemiological information for narcological diseases, pathophysiology, treatment, prevention, rehabilitation, HIV-linked medical and non-medical services integration in routine practice; – to approach renewed academic programs, distance training courses, certification, special modern software, computer technologies, internet resources; – to increase the postgraduate education efficiency and quality; – to apply up-to-date information concerning treatment; – to provide tuition and online training. RTC was equipped with special software, valid educational and diagnostic tests, e-libraries, research analytical reports, Tritnet educational and information materials, presentation setup. RTC provides monitoring system of academic efficiency Smart Senteo, distance training module program, database server Osvita. Conclusions RTC efficiency and prospects of new form of postgraduate medical training for doctors narcologists in residency have been grounded.