Features of the formation of professional competencies of medical university students in the context of digital transformation of education

Abstract

The digital transformation of higher medical education actualizes the problem of effective formation of professional competencies of future doctors. The purpose of this study is to identify the key features and factors of the development of competencies of medical students in the context of digitalization. The methodology included a survey of 532 students from 5 medical universities, expert interviews with 25 teachers, and an analysis of educational programs. It has been established that digital technologies contribute to the development of practical skills (r=0.76; p<0.01), the development of clinical thinking (r=0.71; p<0.01), increase motivation to learn (r=0.68; p<0.01). At the same time, 67% of students note the lack of digital competence of teachers. 3 clusters of factors determining the success of competence formation have been identified: technological, methodological, and motivational. The necessity of a comprehensive transformation of the educational environment of medical schools, including updating the infrastructure, programs, and competencies of teachers, is shown. Prospects for the development of predictive models of competence development based on the digital footprint of students are outlined.