ANALYSIS OF THE CONDUCT OF AN INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION AT THE POSTGRADUATE LEVEL DURING PANDEMIC

Abstract

Introduction: Postgraduate medical education is an important condition for the successful development of healthcare
and quality medical care. Practice-based learning is the main goal of postgraduate level education. In the context of the
COVID-19 pandemic, a qualified and competent resident doctor plays a crucial role for the country's health needs. The
pandemic has shown both negative and positive effects on postgraduate medical education. In order to achieve the
necessary level of qualification and competence of future doctors, it is necessary to develop new training programs adapted
to the current conditions of the pandemic. The results of the independent examination of residents who studied during the
pandemic to a certain extent reflect the level of training of future doctors of practical healthcare.
Aim of research: Conduct an analysis of the independent examination of the residents of Non-commercial Joint-stock
Company «Medical University Semey» who studied during the pandemic.
Materials and methods: Statistical processing of the results of independent attestation of 292 residents graduated in
2020-2021 academic year was carried out in 21 specialties. The final exam consisted of theoretical and practical parts.
Results: According to the results of the first stage of the examination, 97 (29.1%) received an "excellent" grade, a "good"
grade - 180 (65%), "satisfactory" - 13 (5.3%), unsatisfactory "- 2 (0.7 %). The average test score in all specialties was 81.7%
(B), which is slightly lower than in the past (2019-2020) 84.54% (B) by 2.8%. According to the results of the practical part of
the independent examination of residents, the average score in all specialties was 93.2, the quality indicator was 100%.
According to the results of the state certification of residents in all specialties of residency (theoretical and practical part), the
average indicator was 3.28 (86.9%), B, which is slightly lower than in the last 2019-2020 academic year.
Conclusion: The analysis of the results of the independent examination of the residents of the Non-commercial Jointstock Company «Semey Medical University», who studied in the context of a pandemic, showed a sufficient level of
theoretical and practical training. To further improve the training of residents, it is necessary to develop academic mobility
and internships, expand cooperation with other medical institutions, constantly improve the pedagogical and clinical
qualifications of teachers and clinical mentors, and improve material and technical equipment.