Professional Competence of Higher Medical Education Instructors as a Key Indicator of Their Professional and Pedagogical Effectiveness

Abstract

The contemporary advancements in medical science and practice necessitate adjustments in the training and ongoing professional development of medical practitioners, aligning their education with international standards.
 The ongoing reform in the healthcare system introduces new expectations for cultivating a new type of specialists. These professionals are required not only to master their respective specialties thoroughly but also to possess effective communication and business skills while being adaptable to emerging changes.
 Medical education should guarantee the thorough training of students and serve as a crucial component in reforming the healthcare sector, aligning with the social priorities of the state. The quality of medical care provided to the country's population hinges on the preparedness of future doctors. In contemporary circumstances, the role of instructors in higher medical education institutions is markedly escalating, playing a pivotal role in shaping future medical professionals and enhancing the overall quality of medical education.
 Changes and transformations in higher medical education have significantly heightened the demands on instructors' professionalism, necessitating continuous improvement of their professional mindset, the elevation of both general and professional culture, a more complete expression of individuality, and the cultivation of professionally significant qualities. This demands the integration of knowledge, expanding horizons, self-development, and the incorporation of cutting-edge pedagogical technologies into the educational process. In today's context, where modern higher education requirements prevail, the professional-pedagogical activity of a teacher encompasses a multifaceted and polyfunctional specificity. It entails the adept execution of numerous functions aimed at fostering the professional development of future specialists.