TEACHERS’ PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE DEVELOPMENT AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF HIGHER MEDICAL EDUCATION IN THE UNITED STATES AND UKRAINE

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Abstract. The article is dedicated to the research and comparative analysis of the processes involved in the development of professional competence among teachers in higher medical educational institutions in the United States and Ukraine. Contemporary approaches to the training of teachers are examined, while common and distinctive characteristics of this process in the two countries are analyzed. The primary focus is on the importance of developing pedagogical skills, medical knowledge, and effective teaching methods to enhance the quality of medical education. By conducting a comparative analysis of the educational systems and approaches to preparing medical professionals in these countries, the article examines the principal strategies and initiatives aimed at enhancing the qualifications of teachers in the medical field. It delves into an analysis of current teaching principles at medical universities and colleges in the United States, highlighting the use of advanced pedagogical methods, innovative technologies, active engagement in scientific research, and practical skills in the educational process. The article also addresses the necessity of improving educational programs, implementing modern teaching approaches, and the importance of stimulating the scientific and pedagogical activities of teachers in medical institutions in Ukraine. Through this comparative analysis, the aim is to identify best practices and provide recommendations for further refining the training of teachers in these countries.