INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO ORGANIZING CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION IN MEDICAL UNIVERSITIES

Abstract

The article analyzes modern approaches to organizing continuous professional education of specialists in medical universities, with an emphasis on the introduction of innovative educational technologies, such as simulation training and lean manufacturing. The key trends and strategic directions of development of the system of additional professional education (APE) in Russia, including at the Yaroslavl State Medical University (YSMU), are considered. Particular attention is paid to the implementation of the concept of “lifelong education” and the adaptation of educational programs to the modern needs of healthcare, including advanced training of doctors, pharmacists and teachers of medical universities. Examples of the implementation of training modules focused on current health problems and strategies aimed at improving the quality of personnel training for medical institutions are given. The article also describes the successful experience of integrating simulation technologies and lean management into the educational process, which contributes to the effective formation and improvement of professional competencies of future specialists.