DEVELOPMENT OF PROFESSIONALISM IN MEDICAL EDUCATION – THE EXPERIENCE OF THE WEST KAZAKHSTAN MEDICAL UNIVERSITY

Abstract

Medical education is a flexible education system focused on the needs of society and scientific achievements. The
training of a doctor takes place throughout life, so it is important to create a strong basis for the accumulation of knowledge
and experience. When developing educational programs, it is necessary to adhere to a competency-based approach, which
is the key to successful training of a qualified and professional specialist. At the same time, professionalism is a core
competence that all graduates must achieve. In the article, we shared our experience in developing and implementing an
educational program to develop professionalism among residents of the family medicine. It was important for us to disclose
the key attributes of professionalism in the training program, which, in addition to good clinical knowledge and skills, include
such qualities of a professional as honesty, responsibility, reliability, accountability and the ability to maintain an appropriate
balance between the duties of caring for the patient and personal obligations. Here, we have detailed the learning outcomes
and teaching methods of professionalism educational program. In the present study, the P-MEX (Professionalism Mini
Evaluation Exercise) was used as an instrument for the first time, which was translated into Kazakh, passed a pilot study,
demonstrating good reliability and validity.