THE ROLE OF PRACTICAL MEDICAL TRAINING IN THE EDUCATION SYSTEM FOR MEDICAL STUDENTS

Abstract

The training of healthcare professionals must include practical training when they can interact with patients and apply the latest techniques to develop clinical thinking and ethical principles. To ensure the quality of education and the development of the healthcare system as a whole, it is crucial to enable medical students to deepen their skills at various specialized departments. However, one of the problems is the lack of practice and opportunities for independent work in real conditions that can lessen the quality of training outcomes and complicate young doctors’ adaptation to professional activities and environment.
 The primary objective of clinical practice is to develop professional skills and competencies, such as gathering and analyzing medical information, identifying necessary laboratory and instrumental tests, and evaluating their results. Practical skills, including diagnosing, preventing, and treating illnesses, working with medical documentation, and evaluating the impact of determinants on health status, are also taught. Engagement in carrying out sanitary, hygienic and preventive measures, while considering social and ethical aspects, is equally important. Medical students have practical training in hospitals and clinics across various fields of medicine. For example, they learn to manage physiological pregnancy and take delivery at obstetric or maternity departments, to assess the child development and provide preventive vaccinations in paediatric clinics, as well as to handle emergency medical care in extraordinary situations and military operations.
 Modern digital technologies and programs, such as e-books, video lessons, and online courses, have made learning more efficient. However, it is still important for students to develop teamwork and leadership skills and proficiency in both Ukrainian and English.
 By engaging in practical training, medical students can avoid professional mistakes and provide highquality medical care for patients.