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Meltser, Alexander V., Nikolay I. Briko, Anna A. Pronina, Natalya V. Erastova, Tamara I. Aristova, Alla Ya Mindlina, Tatyana V. Kolomenskaya, and Anna N. Pavlova. "Training of the preventive medicine specialists: analysis of primary and primary specialized accreditation results." HEALTH CARE OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION 66, no. 5 (October 17, 2022): 410–16. http://dx.doi.org/10.47470/0044-197x-2022-66-5-410-416.
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Introduction. One of the main tasks of the improvement of federal sanitary and epidemiological surveillance is the development of its staff potential. The level of professional competence of young specialists is assessed during their accreditation. Materials and methods. The results of primary and primary specialized accreditation in an enlarged group of specialties and areas from 30 educational institutions of higher education providing of training 32.00.00 Health Sciences and Preventive Medicine in 2021 were analyzed. Results. Graduates in the specialty 32.05.01 Preventive medicine care undergo primary accreditation starting from 2017. Since 2021, primary specialized accreditation has been carried out in specialties classified as enlarged groups of specialties and areas of training 32.00.00 Health Sciences and Preventive Medicine. In 2021, primary accreditation was carried out in 30 educational organizations of higher education that train of preventive specialists. 96.8% of specialists successfully passed primary accreditation. Primary specialized accreditation was carried out in 22 educational institutions in 11 specialties. The share of accredited specialists was 95.5%. Study limitations. Limited time. Conclusion. Generally, primary and primary specialized accreditation were successfully carried out. Within the primary accreditation, 1437 specialists were accredited, within primary specialized accreditation - 443 specialists in 11 fields of training.
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Kar, Partha. "Is there a role for a diabetes specialist on the AMU?" Acute Medicine Journal 12, no. 1 (January 1, 2013): 35–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.52964/amja.0281.
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Many specialists have taken time to adjust to the development of acute medicine and Acute Medical Units (AMUs). As these concepts have evolved, so has the understanding of how specialists can better interact with their new acute medicine colleagues and how they help to ensure the smooth running of one of the most vital cogs of the hospital ‘machine’. For some specialties (Cardiology , Respiratory Medicine etc), it has been relatively straightforward to integrate into the new model – perhaps due to the sheer numbers of acute patients relevant to those specialties. However, for the chronic disease specialties such as diabetes, it has been less easy to understand how to optimize the interface with acute medicine.
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Staniforth, Paul. "Integration of accident specialists and specialties." Injury 23, no. 3 (January 1992): 148. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0020-1383(05)80032-4.
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Alberti, Professor Sir George. "The Rebirth of General, ‘Acute’ Medicine: will the baby survive?" Acute Medicine Journal 10, no. 1 (January 1, 2011): 3–4. http://dx.doi.org/10.52964/amja.0438.
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During the 1980s and 1990s general medicine was progressively displaced by medical specialties as the major focus of a consultant physician’s career. Fewer and fewer people were appointed as ‘general physicians with a specialist interest’, which had been the norm prior to this. Specialists whose main focus was their ‘ology’ were continuing to be expected to take their share of acute medical “takes”. Training for most medical specialties still encompassed training in General Internal Medicine (GIM). However, this often was truncated in favour of the main specialty and was even resented, by some, as interfering with their “proper” training. None of this was surprising: medical specialties were becoming more complex & many more treatments, interventions and diagnostic tools were becoming available. Simultaneously, working hours were decreasing, and training was taking place within a much more formalised structure.
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Kim, Daeyoung, Nathan Jo, Jae-Kwan Cha, Hojin Choi, Sang Wuk Jeong, Im Seok Koh, Kwang Ik Yang, et al. "Workload in Emergency Rooms among Clinical Specialties and Overburdened Neurologists." Journal of the Korean Neurological Association 40, no. 2 (May 1, 2022): 127–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.17340/jkna.2022.2.3.
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Background: To evaluate workload in emergency rooms (ERs) among clinical specialties including neurology and investigate characteristics of neurological consultations in ER.Methods: A nationwide survey was conducted to evaluate the number of specialists, resident physicians/surgeons, and emergency consultations of each clinical specialty in Korean tertiary referral hospitals from 2018 to 2019. Characteristics of neurological emergency consultations during the same period were investigated in one of the hospitals that participated.Results: A total of 23 hospitals were included. Four irrelevant clinical specialties were excluded. The number of neurology specialists and resident physicians were 12.5/hospital (4.1% of all specialists) and 6.4/hospital (3.4% of all resident physicians/surgeons), respectively, while the mean numbers of specialists and resident physicians or surgeons per clinical specialty were 13.7/hospital and 8.6/hospital, respectively. Neurological consultations accounted for 11.0% of all ER consultations for severe patients (Korean Triage and Acuity Scale level 1-3). Annual ER consultations for severe patients per neurology specialist was 274.1, which was only second to pediatrics (290.0). Annual ER consultations for severe patients per resident physician was 406.6 which was 1.6 times higher than the second highest (internal medicine, 247.0). Frequent conditions for neurological ER consultation were dizziness (24.8%), motor weakness (23.9%), headache (10.6%), dysarthria (9.9%), and seizures (7.7%). Frequent primary diagnoses were cerebrovascular diseases (29.0%) and episodic and paroxysmal disorders (24.9%).Conclusions: Workloads of neurology specialists for ER consultation were significantly heavy, and the workload of neurology resident physicians was the heaviest among all specialties. This should be considered in health care policies.
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Šćepanović, Lidija, Goran Kecojević, and Milan Mirković. "How available are specialist medical doctors in Montenegro?" Srpski medicinski casopis Lekarske komore 4, no. 4 (2023): 373–86. http://dx.doi.org/10.5937/smclk4-47454.
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Introduction: Health workers, especially highly skilled and trained staff, with their knowledge, experience, and skills, should enable the implementation of health policy, with the aim of preserving and improving the health of the population. The aim of this study was to determine the availability of medical doctors and specialist medical doctors in Montenegro, by type of specialization, i.e., to determine their age and gender structure, as compared to other countries in the European Region (ER). Materials and methods: Medical doctors (specialists, residents, and medical doctors without specialist training) represented the unit of observation in this study. In addition to the application of descriptive methods (absolute and relative numbers), indices of change in the number of doctors for the period between 2009 and 2021, indices of change in the age structure of doctors for the period between 2008 and 2021, indices of change in the prevalence of specialist doctors aged above 55 years (55+), by specialty, were calculated, as well as the density of different specialists per 100,000 population. Data related to the public sector, collected and published by the Institute of Public Health of Montenegro, were used. Results: The total number of doctors (specialists, residents, and medical doctors without specialist training) in Montenegro, in 2021, in the public sector, was by a third higher than in 2009, while the number of specialists increased by a quarter. The increase in the number of specialist medical personnel was significantly higher in hospitals, as compared to outpatient facilities (increase in the number of specialist doctors by 46% and residents by 41%, compared to 23% and 5% in outpatient facilities). In 2021, the highest percentage of specialist staff was in the age group of 55 years and above (about 34%). Conclusion: The aforementioned statistical series of data, related to specialist doctors, residents, and medical doctors without specialist training, in outpatient and inpatient health care, indicate a significant shortage of these doctors in Montenegro, as compared to most countries in the European Region, as well as an inadequate age structure, especially for certain specialties where careful human resources planning should be applied. Better and more efficient management of human resources should provide for young doctors to begin with specialist training sooner.
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Tkachenko, Pavlo. "Structural Components of Professional Competence of Future Economists Studying at Professional Economic Colleges." Professional Education: Methodology, Theory and Technologies, no. 18 (December 20, 2023): 192–209. http://dx.doi.org/10.31470/2415-3729-2023-18-192-209.
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The article deals with the problem of forming the professional competence of future specialists in economic specialties who receive education in professional economic colleges. The relevance of the current study lies in the fact that the dynamics of the traditional methodological approach in the educational process, given the global world trends, determines the priority of focusing on the competence approach and requires a detailed development of the content of the concept of competence of future specialists in economic specialties. The aim of the article is to determine the structure of future economists’ professional competence and the peculiarities of its formation in the educational space of professional economic colleges. The study used general research methods, such as generalization, comparison, systematization and abstraction, analysis, synthesis, and specification. Results. The structure of professional competence of future specialists in economic specialties, which combines professional and personal components, is substantiated. The vectors of improving the educational process aimed at forming information and digital, communication and intercultural competence in future specialists in economic specialties as an important component of their overall professionalism are allocated. The article establishes that the need to actualize the phenomenon of professional competence is due to the specific requirements for the professional qualities of an economist, characterized by the specific content and specific focus of professional activity. Conclusions. In the course of the study, it has been found that one of the promising areas of the educational process is the formation of future specialist’s personal qualities, including his/her digital literacy, logical thinking and international communication skills. It has been found that further research need determining and substantiating the psychological and pedagogical conditions for implementing the model of forming the economic specialties students’ professional competence in vocational education of higher education institutions. In addition, the basic principles of implementation and development of the educational process interdisciplinary integration are characterized. The development of an algorithm for the formation of foreign language professional communicative competence in future specialists of the field is seen as a promising direction of future research on the outlined topic.
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Dembitska, Sofia, Iryna Kobylianska, Oleksandr Kobylianskyi, and Olga Kuzimenko. "TRAINING OF SPECIALISTS IN TECHNICAL SPECIALTIES TO PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY ACCORDING TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF TRANSDISCIPLINARY APPROACH." Professional Pedagogics 1, no. 26 (November 11, 2023): 110–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.32835/2707-3092.2023.26.110-121.
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Relevance: based on the analysis of the features and the current state of training of specialists in technical specialties, it was established that there is an urgent need to form a new generation of employees who are able to systematically improve their professional level and implement measures and means to ensure the appropriate level of safety at their workplace. Objective: construct a structural and functional model of training specialists in technical specialties for labor protection professional activity according to the requirements of the integrative methodological approach. Methods: theoretical (analysis of scientific and methodical publications reflecting the problem of research, generalization of the best domestic and foreign pedagogical, regarding the training of specialists in technical specialties for labor protection professional activity); empirical (questionnaires, testing, surveys to find out the level of readiness of future specialists for labor protection professional activities; expert surveys; observation of the educational process). Results: modern approaches to the training of specialists in technical specialties for labor protection professional activity according to the requirements of a transdisciplinary methodological approach were analyzed; an appropriate structural and functional model has been proposed for the implementation of such training of specialists in technical specialties, which contains methodological, technological and diagnostic blocks. Conclusions: based on the results of the analysis of scientific and methodological publications and pedagogical practice on the problem under study and the conducted expert survey, a list of pedagogical conditions for training specialists in technical specialties for labor protection professional activity was created according to the requirements of an integrative methodological approach, and a list of pedagogical conditions for its implementation was determined (ensuring positive motivation of students regarding the acquisition of labor protection competencies, knowledge, abilities and skills; development of appropriate educational and methodological support; ensuring the professional orientation of labor protection disciplines and the use of information technologies at all stages of the professional training of future specialists in technical specialties)
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Oros, Mihaela. "Sleep medicine in Romania – The results of a questionnaire applied to doctors of various medical specialties." Romanian Journal of Pediatrics 63, no. 4 (December 31, 2014): 401–6. http://dx.doi.org/10.37897/rjp.2014.4.9.
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Pediatric sleep medicine is an area of intense research. The importance of screening for obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) has been emphasized in the recently published international guidelines for the diagnosis and management of childhood OSA. In Romania, the first steps of diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders in children have been recently made and we wanted to assess the current awareness and management option in a group of HCPs. A self-administered questionnaire was sent by email to pediatricians, family doctors, medical doctors of other specialties, including pneumologists, psychiatrists and ENT specialists. The results, important for the qualitative information, show that pediatric sleep disorders, mainly OSAS, are diagnosed rather by specialists than by family doctors, and that in most cases the management strategy was re-evaluation of the child and/or referral to another specialist. Half of the respondents completed the final open question showing the need for improvement, both theoretical and practical knowledge, for a better communication between specialists and improvement of access to diagnostic tools, as well as increase of education of parents and older children and adolescents. Further research is needed to confirm these qualitative data, however the questionnaire allowed the identification of poor areas for various working groups, finally elaborating recommendations for various interventions which might influence the development of this field in our country as well.
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Gharaei, Helen. "Time to move towards subspecialties (or super-specialties) of pain medicine." Anaesthesia, Pain & Intensive Care 26, no. 5 (October 18, 2022): 582–84. http://dx.doi.org/10.35975/apic.v26i5.2015.
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Summary: The last one century has seen tremendous advancement in the field of medicine. In fact, the pace of this development has been so rapid, that each basic specialty had to be diversified into many new subspecialties to encompass the rapidly evolving technology, expertise and even newly identified diseases in the mankind. Pain medicine is unique, that this specialty has yet to be recognized as an independent specialty in many parts of the world, yet the development in this field has been exponential. Pain and pain medicine are an ocean, and it is impossible for a single human being to master every aspect of it. With this concept in mind, the Editor-in-Chief (THK) of this journal invited renowned pain specialists of the world to write on the concept of subspecialties (or super-specialties) in Pain Medicine to show the path to budding pain specialists.
Citation: Gharaei H. Time to move towards subspecialties (or super-specialties) of pain medicine. Anaesth. pain intensive care 2022;26(5):582−584; DOI: 10.35975/apic.v26i5.2015
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Ihnatiuk, O. A., S. M. Reznik, T. O. Solodovnyk, and N. V. Sereda. "POTENTIAL OF FORMAL AND NON-FORMAL EDUCATION IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE, LEADERSHIP QUALITIES AND LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL OF SPECIALISTS IN MILITARY SPECIALTIES OF THE SECTOR OF SECURITY, DEFENCE AND SPECIALISTS IN LAW ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES OF THE PENITENTIARY SYSTEM OF UKRAINE." Scientific Herald of Sivershchyna. Series: Education. Social and Behavioural Sciences 1, no. 9 (April 27, 2023): 105–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.32755/sjeducation.2023.01.105.
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Globalization and rapid transformational amendments of society require the formation of modern professional competencies, leadership qualities and leadership potential from specialists of all spheres of society, including specialists of military specialties of the sector country’s security. Education, both formal and non-formal, plays a key role in the formation, development and improvement of professional competences, leadership qualities and leadership potential. It is formal education, thanks to the normative component of educational programs and the opportunity to choose an individual learning strategy through selective disciplines, that allows you to form a competitive specialist, mobile, with inherent professionally important qualities, a perspective outlook, culture, business acumen, the ability to analyze the production situation, ready to successfully solve everyday battles and professional tasks. The system of non-formal education, which can include the system of improving the qualifications of specialists (teachers, staff of institutions, etc.), can meet the needs of specialists in acquiring the best professional skills of the future in the labor market, soft, hard, meta skills. The aim of the study is to reveal the effectiveness of the development of professional competence, leadership qualities and leadership potential of specialists in military specialties of the security, protection, security sector and specialists of the law enforcement penitentiary system through the prism of the potential of formal and non-formal education of the experience of the National Technical University «Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute». The methodology is based jn reflects the interrelationship of methodological approaches (competent, systemic, acmeological, person-oriented) to the study of the process of development of the effectiveness of professional competence, leadership qualities and leadership potential of specialists in military specialties of the security, protection, security sector and specialists of the law enforcement penitentiary system through the prism of the potential of formal and non-formal education experience of the National Technical University «Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute» (hereinafter NTU «KhPI»). Scientific novelty. The conducted research allowed us to identify the potential of formal and non-formal education in the development of professional competence, leadership qualities and leadership potential of specialists in military specialties of the security, protection, security sector and specialists of the law enforcement penitentiary system in the conditions of the NTU «KhPI» for training specialists for educational programe 011 master’s level and advanced training through participation in the seminar «Modern Pedagogical Sciences in Education» at the International Pedagogical School. Conclusions. The results of the research confirmed the authors’ opinions regarding the importance, role, and influence of the potential of formal and nonformal education in the development of professional competence, leadership qualities, and leadership potential of specialists in military specialties of the security, protection, security sector, and specialists of the law enforcement and penitentiary system of Ukraine. It is the conducting of educational classes in the form of lectures, seminars, practice, trainings, pedagogical workshops that allow taking into account the principles of such scientific approaches as systemic, competent, acmeological, personal-oriented, encourage applicants to develop the level of professional competence, leadership qualities and leadership potential, will contribute to further improvement of professional knowledge, abilities and skills, development of professionally important qualities. Key words: military specialists, leadership qualities, leadership potential, penitentiary personnel, professional competence.
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Newton, Jonathon T., Kamini Mistry, Akit Patel, Priya Patel, Matthew Perkins, Kashif Saeed, and Christoper Smith. "Stress in Dental Specialists: A Comparison of Six Clinical Dental Specialties." Primary Dental Care os9, no. 3 (July 2002): 100–104. http://dx.doi.org/10.1308/135576102322492954.
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Objective To describe and compare the levels of stress reported by dental practitioners working within clinical dental specialties. Method Questionnaire survey of 220 dental practitioners identified from the General Dental Council lists of specialist practitioners in the following clinical specialties: orthodontics, paediatric dentistry, restorative dentistry, endo-dontics, periodontology, prosthetic dentistry. Findings The clinical specialties did not differ in their reported levels of stress. Practitioners working in the field of paediatric dentistry reported the highest median levels of reported stress for three of the four scales, though this trend was not significant. Conclusions The practitioners surveyed from six clinical specialties did not experience significantly different sources of stress.
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Al-Banna, Haitham. "PHYSICIAN CAREER SATISFACTION WITHIN SPECIALTIES IN ERBIL CITY." JOURNAL OF SULAIMANI MEDICAL COLLEGE 12, no. 4 (December 21, 2022): 425–31. http://dx.doi.org/10.17656/jsmc.10387.
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Background
Doctors’ satisfaction with their careers and lifestyle is of considerable importance since it affects their healthcare providers and may influence the chosen specialty of the upcoming doctors. It is affected by many factors and varies among different specialties.
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To determine the level of satisfaction among different specialties and the factors influencing their satisfaction.t
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A cross-sectional study was carried on 2019 among 170 specialists from Hawler Medical University/college of medicine, four governmental hospitals, and two online Facebook groups by distributing two forms of a self-administered questionnaire, a hard copy and an online form. The randomly distributed questionnaire included doctors’ socio-demographic data, specialty, and lifestyle. SPSS was used for data analysis, Chi-square and Fisher exact test as appropriate was used, P-value to be significant at ≤0.05
Results
Of the 170 participating doctors, 68.8% were males. About thirty-four percent were medicine specialists, and twenty percent were from the surgical field. Eighty percent said that they were happy during working time. This study also revealed that surgeons do not give their families enough time 26.5%. About twenty percent reported they are stressed most of the time, while 64.1% are only sometimes stressed, of whom radiologists (33.3%) are the least stressed. About sixty percent of specialists chose their specialty because of personal interest, in 79.4% of surgeons were with them. In contrast, 21.8% of doctors chose it because it was the best available for them, of whom 52.9% were gynecologists. Nearly fifty-nine percent of physicians reported being very satisfied, and 16.5% were extremely satisfied, with specialty having no significant effect.
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Satisfaction varies by specialty. Personal interest was the main factor in choosing a specialty, most doctors were happy during working time, and they agreed on “more free time” to be more satisfied.
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Lomakina, Larysa. "TRAINING OF PROFESSIONALS FOR PROFESSIONAL FOREIGN LANGUAGE COMMUNICATION." Academic Notes Series Pedagogical Science 1, no. 203 (March 2022): 89–93. http://dx.doi.org/10.36550/2415-7988-2022-1-203-89-93.
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The article highlights the importance of foreign language communicative competence in determining the competitiveness of a modern specialist. Competitiveness is determined not only by high qualification in the professional field, knowledge and skills, the ability to use them flexibly, initiative, communication skills, creative activity, readiness for continuous self-development, but also, to a greater extent, by the willingness to solve professional tasks in a foreign language communication. The scientific and pedagogical literature devoted to the improvement of educational processes, basic principles of national scientific and methodological aspects of specialist competence formation in the information society; peculiarities of implementation of competence approach in foreign language education; integration of educational and communication strategies into the learning of a foreign language at different levels of education; existing approaches to the teaching of a professional foreign language in the higher education system and research on the problem of language training of specialists was analyzed. The analysis of foreign language teaching aids for students of technical specialties and specialists is carried out. The requirements for the selection of educational scientific authentic material are considered, taking into account the linguistic nature and logic of building a course of study in a particular science. Based on the experience of working in a technical higher educational establishment, a comparative analysis of approaches to teaching a foreign language to students of technical specialties and specialists with high professional qualification was carried out. The sequence and procedure for conducting classes for teaching specialists with high professional training in a foreign language in their specialty are described. It was concluded that teaching a foreign language can be viewed as a means of transferring socially and professionally significant information to specialists, practicing the skills of using foreign sources in their professional activities, preparing a specialist for lifelong education.
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Melikyan, A. V. "Training of IT-Specialists in Russian Universities: Statistical Analysis." Voprosy statistiki 29, no. 6 (December 11, 2022): 74–83. http://dx.doi.org/10.34023/2313-6383-2022-29-6-74-83.
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The article presents the results of a statistical analysis of trends in the change in the number of students studying in IT specialties in Russian higher educational institutions, and also, based on the econometric methods of data analysis, characterizes universities with a high number and a significant proportion of students studying in information technology programs. The novelty of this study, according to the author, lies in the fact that the calculations are made on the basis of a large sample taking into account changes in its dynamic characteristics (information on the activities of 611 universities and 467 university branches for 2015/2016, 2017/2018 and 2019/2020 academic years was studied).Statistical analysis showed that in Russia only a few universities specialize in training students for IT field. So, in the 2019/2020 academic year, more than 60% of students studied in IT specialties in nine higher educational institutions alone. At the same time, IT-specialists are trained in half of the universities and in a third of the country's university branches. Over the period from 2015/2016 to 2019/2020 academic year, the number of students enrolled in IT specialties has increased in Russia by 31%.The regression analysis of the data revealed a positive relationship between the indicators of the number of students in IT specialties in universities (total number, absolute increase in the number and their share in total student body) and the following indicators: share of young professionals in the total number of faculty members; number of partner enterprises; number of technology parks and small businesses in the university; income from research and development and number of publications in Scopus. A negative relationship is observed between the number of students in IT specialties and the share of persons with academic degrees in the total number of faculty members, as well as between the share of students in IT specialties in the total number of students and the indicators of internationalization of the composition of students and teaching staff.The proposed approach made it possible, on the basis of a representative sample of Russian higher education institutions, to assess the relationship between the indicators of the number of IT students at the university and the results of its activities in the areas considered, as well as to determine the characteristics of higher education institutions that made a significant contribution to the training of IT specialists.The results of the study presented in the article may be of interest to the universities that plan to significantly increase the number of students in the coming years and improve the quality of admission of applicants for training in IT specialties.
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Shafqat, Faiqa, Waqas Mirza, Maham Liaqat, Umer Mahmood Bajwa, Fahmina Jamil, Darab Fatima Babary, and Hira Butt. "Techniques Used by Dental Specialists for Extensive Posterior Composite Restorations." Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences 17, no. 2 (March 5, 2023): 472–74. http://dx.doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs2023172472.
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Objective: To assess the techniques used by dental specialists for placement of extensive posterior composite restorations. Methodology: A cross sectional descriptive was conducted in 150 dentists of College of Dentistry, SMDC, Lahore from June 2019 to July 2020 after obtaining ethical approval from Sharif Medical Research Centre (SMRC). Data was collected using a pre validated questionnaire Results: A statistically non-significant association between the specialty of the dentist the technique used for placement of the composite during restoration (p=0.08). The most commonly used techniques for the placement of posterior composite restorations by dentists of all specialties including Periodontology (88%), Prosthodontics (68.4%), Orthodontics (85.7%), Oral Surgery (91.3%), Oral Pathology (71.4%), Oral Biology (33.3%), Dental materials (75%), Community Dentistry (100%), Operative Dentistry (90.9%) and Oral Medicine (75%) is incremental curing. Practical implication: This study will give an insight on the various techniques used by dentists from various specialties for the placement of composite restorations in posterior teeth. This will in turn help them adopt new and revisit old techniques used by them while placing composite restorations. Conclusion: The most commonly used techniques for the placement of posterior composite restorations by dentists of all specialties is incremental curing followed by use of moisture control during the placement of composites both with and without rubber dam isolation. Keywords: Dental Specialists, Composite Restorations, Posterior Dental Restorations, Incremental Curing
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Grigoryev, Evgeny, and Liudmyla Rusalkina. "Materials for English learning for the students of medical specialties." Scientific bulletin of South Ukrainian National Pedagogical University named after K. D. Ushynsky 2023, no. 1 (142) (March 30, 2023): 54–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.24195/2617-6688-2023-1-7.
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The current stage of development of Ukraine's international relations with other countries requires a revision of the foreign language teaching process in higher school. Special emphasis should be paid to the effectiveness of foreign language learning. The expansion of international contacts highlights the need for training a specialist who can communicate with representatives of other countries not only at the domestic level, but also in professional activities. First of all, this concerns specialists in those professions in which there is intercultural communication (international internships, participation in international conferences). The English learning process of many Ukrainian medical colleges and universities is mainly based on non-authentic materials. Few studies have been conducted to explore the implications of authentic and non-authentic materials in learning English for Specific Purposes (ESP), for medicine in particular. The current study explores students’ perception of these resources in learning medical English. In order to optimize the learning process, a comparative analysis of English language manuals for medical professionals was made. The data were obtained on the basis of a questionnaire filled out by medical students of two universities. The students were required to assess different aspects of both authentic and non-authentic materials. The ultimate goal of the analysis is to determine the educational efficiency of the afore-mentioned textbooks and the students’ motivation for English learning. Analyzing the effectiveness of training future medical specialists for professional communication, the following methods were used: descriptive, statistical and empirical methods: observation, testing, and questionnaires. The findings showed that the participants had positive attitudes toward using authentic resources and that they preferred them to non-authentic ones. Authentic resources provide a beneficial effect on the development of students’ language skills in their professional area. The prospects of further studying in the in-depth analysis of different ways of optimizing English language proficiency.
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Lim, Shih-Hui, Keng-Yeen Ng, and Chin-Hin Chew. "From the Chapter of Physicians, Academy of Medicine, Singapore to the College of Physicians, Singapore." Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore 36, no. 7 (July 15, 2007): 525–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.47102/annals-acadmedsg.v36n7p525.
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Following the establishment of the Academy of Medicine in 1957, the Chapter of Physicians was formed within the Academy in 1966 when there was a sufficient number of physicians to warrant its formation. Over the 40 years, the Chapter played a major role in providing, promoting and enhancing Continuing Medical Education (CME) for the physician specialists in Singapore. The Chapter gradually grew in size and scope. In early 2000s, it had more than 450 members specialising in 14 Internal Medicine-related specialties. Because of the critical mass, specialization and sub-specialization in Singapore, the Chapter was no longer able to represent the diverse interests of physician specialists, as well as to further develop all these specialties and subspecialties. In 2004, the Chapter of Physicians transformed into the current College of Physicians, with its own 14 internal medicine-related specialty Chapters. Though an independent legal entity, the College and its 14 specialty Chapters continue to be affiliated to the Academy of Medicine. They will now provide and strengthen Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme for specialists as well as augment physicians' training and certification in Singapore. The initiatives and effort of the College and its Chapters will further enhance the roles and functions of the Academy, the main professional body for all specialists in Singapore. This paper highlights the important milestones of the Chapter over the past 4 decades, describes the rationale and process of College formation, and outlines its strategy for the next decade. Key words: Chapter, College, Physicians, Singapore
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Huzenko, Vira, and Yuliia Todortseva. "Competency-Based Approach in Teaching Psychological Diagnostics to Psychologists and Social Work Specialists." Bulletin of Luhansk Taras Shevchenko National University 2, no. 1 (349) (2022): 5–14. http://dx.doi.org/10.12958/2227-2844-2022-1(349)-2-5-14.
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The article describes the experience of teaching psychological diagnostics to students of the specialties «Psychology» and «Social work» with a focus on a competency-based approach. Psychological diagnostics is a wide layer of scientific and practical activity, manifested in certain requirements for psycho diagnostic tools and users of psycho diagnostic methods (psychologists and specialists in related professions), which must be taken into account when developing curriculum for this discipline. In turn, the labor market and the characteristics of professional activity dictate their own requirements for the competencies of future specialists. The article reveals the essence of the competency-based approach, presents the results of a comparative analysis of the competencies of both specialties, highlights their similarities and differences. Owing to the fact that disclosure of the content of professional activity based on professional standards, accents are placed, priorities are identified and the differences in teaching psychological diagnostics to future social work specialists and psychologists are described. The authors describe the features of using various teaching methods for students of both specialties and the learning outcomes that can be achieved thanks to them.
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Miastkovska, Marina, and Iryna Kobylyanska. "Pedagogical competence as a necessary component of professional competence of future technical specialists." Health and Safety Pedagogy 7, no. 1-2 (October 27, 2023): 30–35. http://dx.doi.org/10.31649/2524-1079-2022-7-1-030-035.
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The article addresses the pressing issue of developing pedagogical competence as an essential component of the professional competence of future professionals in technical specialties. Various aspects of the process of forming the investigated competence are considered, including its structure, components, and formation methods. It emphasizes that success in technical fields extends beyond technical skills and also requires professionals to effectively communicate, teach, and collaborate with others. The research underscores the importance of developing pedagogical competence in students of technical specialties to prepare qualified professionals who can successfully apply their knowledge and skills in pedagogical and professional activities.
The authors provide a rationale for the methods and approaches used to develop pedagogical competence in students of technical specialties. They offer practical recommendations for educational institutions on integrating pedagogical training into curricula and teaching methodologies for students in technical fields. The importance of motivation for professional growth, the development of integrative skills, and the connection between educational content and practical activities is established. The role of methodological support and modern information technology in the learning process is emphasized. The significance of pedagogical competence as a key element in the successful preparation of future professionals in technical specialties is highlighted, underscoring the necessity for continuous development of this competence throughout one's lifetime to achieve high professional effectiveness.
The prospects for further research will focus on conducting a pedagogical experiment to determine the effectiveness of the proposed pedagogical conditions.
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Yeakel, Heather, Vishnu Martha, and Robert T. Sataloff. "Professional Voice Care: A Team Approach." Journal of Singing 80, no. 5 (May 2024): 553–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.53830/sing.00043.
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Abstract: Traditionally, doctors in most specialties work in relative isolation, frequently caring for patients alone or with just a nurse. State-of-the-art care for voice disorders involves a multidisciplinary model that has evolved since the 1980s. Optimal care includes not only a laryngologist who specializes in voice, but also a skilled speech-language pathologist, singing voice specialist, nurse clinician and/or an extended care provider such as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant; and arts medicine specialists in numerous other disciplines including pulmonology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, psychology, psychiatry and many other fields. Voice problems in singers are diagnosed and resolved most efficiently in an integrated team setting.
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Ünal, Serkan. "Optimizing patient care: rethinking referrals for iron deficiency anemia in internal medicine." Kastamonu Medical Journal 4, no. 2 (June 7, 2024): 78–79. http://dx.doi.org/10.51271/kmj-0147.
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In this letter, we address the prevalent issue of inappropriate referrals of iron deficiency anemia patients to hematologists by internal medicine specialists. Emphasizing that iron deficiency anemia extends beyond hematological boundaries, we advocate for a nuanced understanding among primary care clinicians. By encouraging collaboration with relevant specialties, such as gastroenterology and nutrition, we aim to optimize patient care, alleviate strain on specialized services, and promote a more efficient healthcare system.
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Silistraru, Ioana, Oana Olariu, Anamaria Ciubara, Ștefan Roșca, Anisia-Iuliana Alexa, Florentina Severin, Doina Azoicăi, Radu Dănilă, Sergiu Timofeiov, and Ioan-Adrian Ciureanu. "Stress and Burnout among Medical Specialists in Romania: A Comparative Study of Clinical and Surgical Physicians." European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education 14, no. 2 (February 1, 2024): 311–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ejihpe14020021.
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This study, which focuses on 227 participants (196 females and 31 males) comprising 187 clinical specialists and 40 surgical physicians, examines the prevalence of burnout in medical specialists. We investigate the effects of the emotional exhaustion (EE), Depersonalization (D), and personal accomplishment (PA) dimensions on professional satisfaction and plans to change careers using the modified licensed Maslach Burnout Inventory—Human Services Survey (MBI-HSS (MP)). High emotional exhaustion is reported by 52.63% of men and 71.28% of women in the clinical medicine group (n = 188). In the surgical specialties (n = 39), scores are significantly higher, with 75% of men and 77.77% of women reporting EE. In our sample group, 71.36% express high levels of emotional exhaustion, with similar patterns across specialization and gender. Clinical medicine respondents report high degrees of depersonalization in 33.13% of females and 21.05% of males, while surgical specialty respondents report high levels in 33.33% of females and 50% of males. Across genders and specializations, 33.03% of all respondents show high levels of depersonalization. Clinical medicine participants report high levels of personal accomplishment (42.60% of females and 42.10% of males), whereas surgical specialties report 44.44% of females and 66.66% of male on the PA dimension. Of the total number of respondents, 44.05% report having a high level of personal accomplishment; differences exist depending on specialty and gender. In addition, questions regarding professional fulfilment and intention to change careers were presented to the participants. A total of 53.40% (16 male and 105 female) of the clinical medicine respondents said they intended to change careers, while 33 participants (9 male, 34 female) doubted if they would remain in the same specialization. Furthermore, 86 individuals (9 male and 77 female) in the surgical specialties said they would never choose to work in healthcare again. Regression analysis suggests that being male, higher in age, and working in surgical specialties with lower job satisfaction and a higher intention to change profession are associated with higher levels of EE. Age and work satisfaction are significant predictors of depersonalization, and higher career satisfaction is associated with increased levels of PA.
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Moskovchuk, Natalia. "Involvement of students in the creation of custom media content as a method of forming Ukrainian-language professional and communicative competence of future specialists in technical specialties." Scientific bulletin of South Ukrainian National Pedagogical University named after K. D. Ushynsky 2023, no. 3 (144) (September 28, 2023): 15–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.24195/2617-6688-2023-3-2.
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The article is devoted to the topical issue of modern linguistic didactics – the formation of the Ukrainian-language professional and communicative competence of future specialists in technical specialties. The definition of this phenomenon is presented as a personal quality of future specialists, their ability to effectively use in educational and professional activity a set of acquired language knowledge and speaking skills in accordance with the norms of the modern Ukrainian literary language, which, with the acquisition of Ukrainian-language experience of communication in technical discourse, will ensure successful professional and technical activity. The components of the Ukrainian-language professional-communicative competence of a future specialist in a technical specialty (communicative, motivational, value-oriented, general cultural, intellectual-mental and professional-technical) and the methodological approach to its formation (competence-based approach) are determined. Emphasis is placed on the need to find modern and effective methods of forming students' speaking competence, which will stimulate their cognitive, emotional and practical activity as well as increase their motivation to study. The possibility and advantages of involving students in the creation of custom media content as a method of forming the Ukrainian-language professional and communicative competence of future specialists in technical specialties are considered, which stimulates the creative activity of students and makes it possible to increase interest in the discipline "Ukrainian (profession-oriented)". The essence of the concepts "media content" and "custom media content" is revealed. We present our own interpretation of the concept "custom media content" in the context of speech training aimed at future specialists in technical specialties which is defined as media content available on public digital platforms that is different in form and creation technology, has a creative nature and is oriented towards meeting the informational, educational, social and emotional needs of a person. The main recommendations for students on creating custom media content as an educational task and an example of systematization of similar works on Instagram are positioned. The motivational basis for creating media content by students was analysed and the stages of the process of creating and distributing media content were determined.
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Asaulyuk, I. "Formation of professionally significant qualities of future specialists of music specialties." Scientific Journal of National Pedagogical Dragomanov University. Series 15. Scientific and pedagogical problems of physical culture (physical culture and sports), no. 9(140) (September 30, 2021): 13–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.31392/npu-nc.series15.2021.9(140).03.
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The article presents a general analysis of professionally significant qualities of future specialists of music specialties, specializations "piano", "orchestra string instruments (violin)".
Materials and methods. The paper includes the analysis of professional scientific and methodological literature and sociological research methods, the method of expert evaluation and methods of mathematical statistics.
Results of work. It is determined that the most significant professional physical quality for students majoring in "piano" is strength endurance (R = 1.42), less significant - hand motility (R = 2.17), coordination of movements of the shoulders and forearms (R = 2.67) and muscle strength of the shoulder girdle, arms (R = 4.00).
For students majoring in "orchestra string instruments" (violin), physical qualities such as "strength of the muscles of the neck, shoulder girdle" are especially important. So, holding a musical instrument and playing it allows them to properly transfer a long load on the upper extremities and shoulder girdle.
Conclusions. As a result of the research, the role and the place of professionally significant qualities of future specialists in music specialties, specializations "piano", "orchestra string instruments (violin)" necessary for further professional activity and the level of professionalism were analysed.
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Heinze, Gerhard, Diana Guízar-Sánchez, and Napoleón Bernard-Fuentes. "Analysis of Medical Specialists Graduated in Mexico from 2012 to 2018. National Study." Atención Familiar 30, no. 1 (November 28, 2022): 39–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.22201/fm.14058871p.2023.1.83859.
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Objective: to analyze the educational quality of graduates through the following academic indicators: a. Occupational mobility, b. Number and type of scientific publications, c. Publication of chapters or medical literature, d. Postgraduate studies, and e. Certification by the corresponding specialty board. Method: descriptive cross-sectional study. Different databases were reviewed, the following stand out: 1. List of graduates. 2. Registry of the different specialties; National Regulatory Committee of Medical Specialties Councils to know both the certification status, and in the General Management of Professions, belonging to the Ministry of Public Education, the professional certificate status. 3. Index of journal authors (PubMed, Embase, Medline), 4. Databases of medical insurance and health institutions in Mexico and 5. Databases of Postgraduate Degrees in Medicine Results: The academic indicators of 14,770 medical specialists who graduated from the Sub-direction of Medical Specialties of the unam in the last six years were analyzed. The trajectory of the graduates shows a gradual increase in the percentage of board certifications, number of published articles, and postgraduate courses. Nearly 60% of the specialists work in Mexico’s three largest cities. Conclusion: the number of graduated specialists is insufficient in quantity and distribution to cover the health needs of the country. Despite the increase in scientific production, there is still a need to increase the number of research projects, and scientific publications by graduates. It is necessary to rethink medical specialty programs in accordance with health care needs, and the international context.
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Reshetov, Igor V., and Anastasia S. Fatyanova. "Importance of the reformed oncology education for today's specialists." Consilium Medicum 25, no. 6 (November 5, 2023): 381–83. http://dx.doi.org/10.26442/20751753.2023.6.202347.
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The article reflects practical aspects of the introduction of a new professional standard of oncologist. These are segreagation of competences according to the new labor functions, admission to professional retraining in oncology of doctors of new specialties, preparation of a new educational standard, as well as new requirements for work experience in the main specialty for retraining.
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Adikari, Pamila Sadeeka, Dileep De Silva, Mihiri S. Rubasinghe, and Udeni Indika Seneviratne. "Feminization of Sri Lankan Doctors and Key Specialties: 2000 to 2020." Journal of Indonesian Health Policy and Administration 8, no. 3 (October 1, 2023): 89. http://dx.doi.org/10.7454/ihpa.v8i3.6604.
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The study focused on the feminization of Sri Lankan generalist doctors in all major and selected minor specialties between 2000 and 2020. The study analyzed all relevant documents by exploring Sri Lanka's male-to-female doctor and specialist ratio over 20 years. This was determined by analyzing state medical faculty records from 1990 to 2020. For better clarity, the researchers analyzed the gender ratio changes in every five-year block from 1990 to 2020. Focus groups filled PGIM's gender data fields. Five-year medical students surged from 43% to 63% between 1990 and 2020. Linear trend analysis predicts 68% of female medical students by 2025 and 72% by 2030. This study simulated generalist doctors with medical students. Until recently, men dominated medicine, surgery, obstetrics, and pediatrics. Female specialists have increased in all fields over the past 20 years. The feminization of medical doctors challenges national human resource policies and health sector reforms. They emphasize gender-sensitive health workforce planning that considers a country's economic development and healthcare system. Sri Lankan health policymakers should consider gender dynamics in national health HR planning for the next decade.
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Koch, MD, Nancy V., and Richard J. Butterfield III, MA. "Prescribing patterns and attitudes of primary care providers regarding long-term opioid therapy." Journal of Opioid Management 18, no. 5 (September 1, 2022): 407–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.5055/jom.2022.0735.
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Objective: To assess prescribing and referral patterns and attitudes of primary care providers treating patients receiving long-term opioid therapy (LOT) according to recent guidelines.Design, setting, and participants: An anonymous 25-question survey was distributed to all primary care providers at Mayo Clinic in Arizona (from April 30 through May 22, 2020).Main outcome measures: Knowledge and comfort with LOT guidelines, prescribing patterns, referral patterns to behavioral and pain specialties, patients’ concomitant substance use, and response variability by provider sex and specialty. Results: Most of the 31 survey respondents were familiar with LOT guidelines and were comfortable in prescribing opioids; 36 percent reported no increase in prescribing safety. Patient education on naloxone was infrequent. Access affected referral to behavioral and addiction specialties; 87.1 percent referred patients to pain medicine specialists despite reporting little long-term improvement in symptoms. For a significantly larger proportion of internal medicine and women's health (IM/WH) providers, compared with family medicine (FM) providers, Patient Health Questionnaire 9 and Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item scale scores were the reasons for behavioral health referral. Many providers prescribed additional substances. More female providers reported that patients used gabapentin concomitantly (p = .03). More FM providers than IM/WH providers typically referred patients receiving LOT to addiction specialists (p = .02). Most expressed a need for a multispecialty LOT clinic, and 83.9 percent supported buprenorphine prescribing. Conclusions: Despite familiarity with LOT guidelines, many providers felt that patient safety and prescribing diligence have not improved. Patient education on naloxone treatment is needed, and access to behavioral specialists is a barrier to referrals.
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Cunningham, Holly B., Shannon A. Scielzo, Paul A. Nakonezny, Brandon R. Bruns, Karen J. Brasel, Kenji Inaba, Scott C. Brakenridge, et al. "Trauma Surgeon and Palliative Care Physician Attitudes Regarding Goals-of-Care Delineation for Injured Geriatric Patients." American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine® 36, no. 8 (January 6, 2019): 669–74. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1049909118823182.
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Background: The value of defining goals of care (GoC) for geriatric patients is well known to the palliative care community but is a newer concept for many trauma surgeons. Palliative care specialists and trauma surgeons were surveyed to elicit the specialties’ attitudes regarding (1) importance of GoC conversations for injured seniors; (2) confidence in their own specialty’s ability to conduct these conversations; and (3) confidence in the ability of the other specialty to do so. Methods: A 13-item survey was developed by the steering committee of a multicenter, palliative care-focused consortium and beta-tested by trauma surgeons and palliative care specialists unaffiliated with the consortium. The finalized instrument was electronically circulated to active physician members of the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma and American Academy for Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Results: Respondents included 118 trauma surgeons (8.8%) and 244 palliative care specialists (5.7%). Palliative physicians rated being more familiar with GoC, were more likely to report high-quality training in performing conversations, believed more palliative specialists were needed in intensive care units, and had more interest in conducting conversations relative to trauma surgeons. Both groups believed themselves to perform GoC discussions better than the other specialty perceived them to do so and favored their own specialty leading team discussions. Conclusions: Both groups believe themselves to conduct GoC discussions for injured seniors better than the other specialty perceived them to do so, which led to disparate views on the optimal leadership of these discussions.
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Dzyuba, K. S., and T. V. Mazankova. "TRAINING OF PERSONNEL IN INSTITUTIONS OF SECONDARY VOCATIONAL EDUCATION FOR THE ECONOMY OF THE KHABAROVSK TERRITORY." Vestnik of Khabarovsk State University of Economics and Law, no. 2(112) (May 31, 2023): 54–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.38161/2618-9526-2023-2-054-062.
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In the course of the study, an assessment of the dynamics of the release of middle-level specialists by educational institutions of the Khabarovsk Territory, as well as the employment of graduates of secondary vocational education is given. The results of a comparative analysis of the graduation rates of specialists in enlarged groups of professions and specialties and the needs of the economy for specialists are presented. The results of the analysis allowed us to draw conclusions about how the structure of the graduation of specialists is changing, identify key trends and offer recommendations for improving the training of middle-level specialists in the Khabarovsk Territory.
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Anwer, Ibrahim Yawer, Mohammed Jamal Yawuz, and Ali Azeez Al-Jumaili. "In-depth assessment of Iraqi physicians' adherence to treatment guidelines for different diseases: a qualitative study." F1000Research 12 (March 30, 2023): 350. http://dx.doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.128233.1.
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Background: In healthcare settings, specialists from different fields may follow the most well-known, reliable, and easy-to-understand medical guidelines. This study aimed to determine Iraqi physicians' adherence to treatment guidelines, to specify which treatment guidelines are utilized for each disease and identify their barriers to follow the guidelines. Methods: This was qualitative study including face-to-face and virtual semi-structured interviews with specialist physicians from different disciplines. The interviews were conducted between December 2021 and May 2022 in Kirkuk province, Iraq. The qualitative data generated through interviews was analyzed using thematic analysis. Result: The study recruited 48 specialists (27 male and 21 female) from seven medical specialties at two large government hospitals. Most physicians (38 /44) revealed that healthcare settings implement treatment guidelines in more than half of cases. American guideline was the most used among the participating physicians. European and British guidelines and textbooks were also used by some specialties. Unfortunately, most (43 out of 47) physicians were unaware of Iraqi treatment guideline. Most seniors often followed the same guidelines for one branch, with little variation in approach based on their experience and flexibility. Almost all participating physicians believed that shortages in treatment (46/47) and investigation/lab materials (45/47) and low patient adherence (44/47) are major barriers to implement the guideline(s). Six out of seven specialties experienced shortage in the essential medications that recommended by the guidelines Conclusions: Most physicians followed well-known international guidelines. Each specialty follows different guidelines relying on the disease. Medication shortage in the public hospitals was the main barrier facing physicians to implement treatment guidelines. Enhancing physician awareness of the Iraqi guidelines should be encouraged. Finally, securing essential medicines in public hospitals is pivotal to adopt evidence-based guidelines effectively.
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FARRAKHOV, EUGENE, SERGEI KOSTYUCHENKO, and NIKOLAY MILETENKO. "The state and tasks of educaion of the middle-level specialists for geological survey." Domestic geology, no. 1 (March 26, 2024): 3–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.47765/0869-7175-2024-10001.
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Data are analyzed on the demand for mid-level specialists for geological study of the territory of Russia and on
the state of their training in accordance with programs of the secondary specialized education. Ways to change the
trend for declining the interest in geological specialties and to stabilize the number of specialists working in the
geological industry have been proposed.
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FARRAKHOV, EUGENE, SERGEI KOSTYUCHENKO, and NIKOLAY MILETENKO. "The state and tasks of educaion of the middle-level specialists for geological survey." Domestic geology, no. 1 (March 26, 2024): 3–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.47765/10.47765/0869-7175-2024-10001.
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Data are analyzed on the demand for mid-level specialists for geological study of the territory of Russia and on
the state of their training in accordance with programs of the secondary specialized education. Ways to change the
trend for declining the interest in geological specialties and to stabilize the number of specialists working in the
geological industry have been proposed.
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ROJAS VILLAR, M. PAULINA. "LA FORMACIÓN EN MEDICINA FAMILIAR EN CHILE." Boletín Academia Chilena de Medicina, no. LX (May 29, 2024): 217–29. http://dx.doi.org/10.69700/tndd3124.
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The training of Family Medicine specialists in Chile started in academic circles, with a strong focus on primary care shaping its core elements. This includes practical training to address common health issues, a holistic approach considering biological, psychological, and social aspects, and a push for health promotion. Currently, fourteen universities offer residency programs, mostly in Family Medicine, while three universities have differentiated programs targeting specific population groups. In the growth of training programs, key milestones include the 2005 health reform that introduced the Comprehensive Health Care Model (MAIS), the accreditation of training programs, the certification process for medical specialties, and a law enforcing payment for Family Medicine specialists in primary care. Despite reaching around 1,500 professionals, Family Medicine practitioners represent only 4% of specialists in the Chilean health system, mainly working in the public sector and particularly in primary care. The upcoming health system reform suggests Universal Primary Care as a central focus. To achieve this goal, it is crucial to encourage the training of Family Medicine specialists and ensure they stay within the system, recognizing the valuable contributions they make to the overall health network.
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E.B., Nikiforova, Shevchenko A.I., and Davitavyan N.A. "CURRENT DEVELOPMENT ISSUES ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS FOR SPECIALISTS WITH PHARMACEUTICAL AND MEDICAL EDUCATION." “Educational bulletin “Consciousness” 24, no. 11 (November 30, 2022): 50–58. http://dx.doi.org/10.26787/nydha-2686-6846-2022-24-11-50-58.
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The paper deals with topical issues of developing additional professional advanced training programs for specialists in several specialties with a secondary pharmaceutical and medical education. For many years, postgraduate medical and pharmaceutical education provided for a one-time advanced training of specialists over a five-year period. At the same time, such a training format lasting, as a rule, 144 hours, hardly allowed the student to master a significant amount of relevant professional information accumulated by science and practice over the past five years. It is obvious that the current pace of development of domestic healthcare in general and pharmacy, in particular, the emergence and active use of innovative educational technologies, the existing need for pharmaceutical personnel to regularly receive updated and systematized professional knowledge could not but lead to the transformation of the previously existing model of postgraduate education. However, to date, two inextricably linked components of this process have been clearly defined: the introduction of continuing medical and pharmaceutical education and the accreditation of specialists. Moreover, in the current conditions, continuous education is becoming a necessary condition for the formation of a portfolio and admission to the accreditation procedure for a specialist, while accreditation serves as a fundamental licensing tool for professional activities. An active participant in the continuing medical and pharmaceutical education system are educational organizations that have been delegated the functions of developing and implementing additional professional advanced training programs. The purpose of this work was to popularize the experience of the Department of Pharmacy of the Kuban State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of Russia in the development of additional educational programs for specialists with medical and pharmaceutical education. The methodological basis for the process of developing a development of additional educational programs for specialists with medical and pharmaceutical education was the professional competencies presented in the Federal State Educational Standards in the specialty "Pharmacy", Nursing, Federal State Educational Standards "General Medicine", Federal State Educational Standards "Obstetrics" and labor functions given in the relevant professional standards. On the example of additional professional advanced training programs developed at the Department of Pharmacy of the Kuban State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of Russia, modern approaches are shown that allow harmonizing their content with the requirements of the Federal State Educational Standards for medical and pharmaceutical specialties with professional standards "Pharmacist", "Nursing Organization Specialist", "Nurse/Nurse Brother", "Midwife", "Nurse Anesthetist", "Paramedic".
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Rea, Brenda, and April Wilson. "Creating a Lifestyle Medicine Specialist Fellowship: A Replicable and Sustainable Model." American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine 14, no. 3 (March 1, 2020): 278–81. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1559827620907552.
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As new specialties emerge in medicine, certification pathways must be defined and formalized. The Lifestyle Medicine Physician certification, including both experiential and educational pathways, have been in place for several years. Although raising competence across all specialties through the Lifestyle Medicine Physician Diplomates to a foundational level is essential, additional expertise must be attained to be a true Lifestyle Medicine Specialist as outlined by the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine. This column will describe how Loma Linda University Health (LLUH) created a Lifestyle Medicine Specialist Fellowship that meets the educational pathway requirements for the Lifestyle Medicine Specialist certification and how it can be replicated and sustained at other training sites across the nation.
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Liu, Ya-An, Sally Cheng, Ya-Chuan Hsu, Po-Chin Yang, Hsiao-Ting Chang, Ming-Hwai Lin, Tzeng-Ji Chen, Li-Fang Chou, and Shinn-Jang Hwang. "In the Name of Family Medicine: A Nationwide Survey of Registered Names of Family Medicine Clinics in Taiwan." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 11 (June 7, 2020): 4062. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17114062.
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Family medicine is officially a specialty, but is often not regarded as a specialty by the general public. Past studies have usually investigated the opinions of medical students and resident physicians regarding family medicine, whereas few have focused on practicing family physicians themselves, especially in terms of analyzing how they represent themselves. This study aimed to investigate the patterns of clinic names to better apprehend whether general practitioners see themselves as being on an equal footing with other medical specialists. The registered names, medical specialties, and levels of urbanization of all clinics of Western medicine in Taiwan were collected. For clinics of each specialty, we examined whether their names contained the corresponding specialty designation. For example, a family medicine clinic was checked to determine whether its name contained the term “family medicine” or its abbreviation. The naming of family medicine clinics was then compared with that of clinics with other specialties. Of the 9867 Western medicine clinics included in this study, two-thirds (n = 6592) were single-specialty clinics. In contrast to the high percentages of single-specialty clinics of other specialties with specialty-containing names (97.5% for ophthalmology, 94.8% for dermatology, and 94.7% for otolaryngology), only 13.3% (132/989) of the family medicine clinics had such names. In addition, the urban family medicine clinics had a higher proportion (15.2%, 74/487) of specialty-containing names than the suburban (12.6%, 44/349) and rural family medicine clinics (9.2%, 14/153). Overall, a low percentage of family medicine clinics in Taiwan included “family medicine” in their names. This issue of professional identity deserves further qualitative investigation.
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Papalois, Vassilios, and João Grenho. "SS63-01 THE DEVELOPMENT OF HIGH, UPDATED AND HARMONIZED STANDARD OF SPECIALISTS MEDICAL PRACTICE IN EUROPE: THE EUROPEAN UNION OF MEDICAL SPECIALTIES (UEMS)." Occupational Medicine 74, Supplement_1 (July 1, 2024): 0. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/occmed/kqae023.0364.
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Abstract The UEMS represents medical specialists in Europe since 1958. We gather specialist doctors who share values of unity, equality, and comradeship and who work together volunteering to promote the highest quality of specialist medical practice. Precisely, the UEMS has been supporting practitioners in occupational medicine for more than 25 years by developing and nurturing excellence in this specialty through a dedicated Specialist Section. The UEMS Section of Occupational Medicine participates in all UEMS flagship projects to foster the highest level of competence of practitioners in the field. Indeed, through the development of European Training Standards – standards in medical training that reflect modern medical practice and current scientific findings - we participate in the harmonisation of top-level postgraduate training of occupational physicians in Europe and beyond. With the same goal in mind, we organise every year a European examination which is recognised by professionals as a challenging opportunity to test and validate their expertise and experience. Last but not least, the UEMS-European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education contributes in proficiency of postgraduate education of occupational physicians through accreditation with upper level criteria of educational events in the specialty. Overall, improving healthcare for all also means people in their working environment and that's why, at the UEMS, we are, and we will continue, promoting the best possible practice of occupational medicine in Europe and beyond.
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Gruzieva, T. S., L. V. Kriachkova, N. V. Hrechyshkina, and H. V. Inshakova. "SUBSTANTIATION OF THE «HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATION» COMPONENT OF THE OBJECTIVE STRUCTURED PRACTICAL (CLINICAL) EXAM OF MASTER'S DEGREE IN THE SPECIALTIES «MEDICINE» AND «PEDIATRICS» IN THE FIELD OF KNOWLEDGE «22 HEALTH CARE»." Клінічна та профілактична медицина 2, no. 24 (June 5, 2023): 75–80. http://dx.doi.org/10.31612/2616-4868.2(24).2023.11.
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The aim. Substantiation of the «health care organization» component of the objective structured practical (clinical) exam of the educational-qualification level of specialist, master's degree in the specialties «Medicine» and «Pediatrics» in the field of knowledge «22 Health care».
Materials and methods. Bibliosemantic and analytical research methods were used in the work. The sources of information were: legal acts regulating requirements for the training of health care specialists, educational programs of the educational discipline «social medicine, organization and economics of health care»; strategic documents of the WHO.
Results. The content of the objective structured practical (clinical) exam of the students of the educational-qualification level of a specialist, the master's degree in the specialties «Medicine» and «Pediatrics» in the field of knowledge «22 Health care» in the «health care organization» component was substantiated. The rationale is based on the requirements for master of medicine, set out in the Standard of Higher Education in the specialty 222 Medicine for the second (master's) level of higher education, the provisions of the educational-professional programs «Medicine» and «Pediatrics» of the Bogomolets National Medical University, Handbook of qualification characteristics of occupations (issue 78 «Health care»), etc. The task of graduates when passing the station to confirm competencies in the organization of health care is to demonstrate the ability to choose and fill out forms of documents to record the health indicators of the population and the doctor's activity in various situations. These scenarios relate to the selection and filling of accounting documents upon diagnosis of cancer or other malignant neoplasms, active tuberculosis or its recurrence, infectious disease, food poisoning, acute occupational poisoning, unusual reaction to vaccination, ascertainment of the case and causes of death with diagnostic coding according to the International statistical classification of diseases and related health problems, XI revision. The algorithm for performing tasks according to each scenario, the general format of the station, the necessary equipment, and the expendable materials have been determined. Also, a set of instructions for the participants of the certification process and checklists for evaluation have been developed.
Conclusions. The substantiation of the «health care organization» component of the objective structured practical (clinical) exam of the students of the educational-qualification level of a specialist, the degree of master's degree in the specialties of «Medicine» and «Pediatrics» will allow assessing the ability to fill out the documents necessary for a doctor for the accounting of health indicators of the population and his/her activities in various situations, to confirm the readiness of graduates to carry out professional activities.
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Yudin, V. E., A. M. Shchegolkov, V. P. Yaroshenko, I. G. Ovechkin, and E. S. Kosukhin. "Improving the system of medical rehabilitation in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation." Bulletin of the Russian Military Medical Academy 21, no. 4 (December 15, 2019): 8–13. http://dx.doi.org/10.17816/brmma20652.
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Improving the system of medical rehabilitation in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation is carried out in accordance with the trends of civilian health care, with an emphasis on the specifics of military medicine. It is stated that medical rehabilitation should be carried out by specialists of the multidisciplinary team - a functional association of medical and non-medical professionals in the course of providing assistance in the field of medical rehabilitation. In the future, the activities of the multidisciplinary team will include the definition of a rehabilitation diagnosis using the international classification of functioning. Changing the nomenclature of specialties will require organizing the training (retraining) of specialists in the specialty «Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine» in educational institutions of the Russian Ministry of Defense.
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Drapkina, O. M., R. N. Shepel, S. Yu Martsevich, N. P. Kutishenko, S. A. Berns, E. S. Bulgakova, D. O. Orlov, and I. A. Belkin. "Assessment of Awareness and Experience of Using off-label Drugs by Doctors of Clinical Specialties." Kardiologiia 61, no. 5 (May 31, 2021): 41–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.18087/cardio.2021.5.n1510.
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Aim To evaluate the frequency of off-label prescription of medicines in practice of clinical specialists and the awareness of respondents of the procedure of justified off-label prescription.Material and methods The sample included 542 clinical specialists who worked in definite medical organizations in 26 entities of the Russian Federation. The respondents were proposed to fill in remotely an anonymous questionnaire to evaluate the experience of prescribing medicines off-label to adult patients.Results Prescribing medicines not in consistence with the officially approved instruction for medical use (off-label or “outside instruction”) is a relevant issue of global medical care since convincing scientific evidence for safety of such use is scarce. Analysis of information about off-label prescription is one of current tasks of national medical research centers according to the Federal Project “Development of a network of national medical research centers and implementation of innovative medical technologies”. According to the responses about the frequency of off-label prescriptions 67.5 % of respondents reported of no experience of off-label prescription, 27.7 % said “rarely” or “sometimes”, and 4.8 % said “frequently” and “very frequently”. Specialties of physicians who have more often used medicines off-label (50% and more) included obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, rheumatology, hematology, and pulmonology. Cardiologists, neurologists and clinical pharmacologists use medicines off-label relatively rarely (19.6%, 28.6 %, and 22.2 %, respectively). 40 % of medicines used off-label were those designed for the treatment of coronavirus infection SARS-CoV-2. The medicines most frequently used off-label included metformin, rituximab, and thioctic acid. 65 % of respondents assessed their knowledge of off-label prescription as insufficient. In addition, 75 % of respondents consider it useful to receive additional information about risks and benefits of off-label prescription in clinical practice.Conclusion The survey revealed the need of physicians for information about risks of the off-label use of medicines in clinical practice.
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Martínez-Jarreta, Begoña. "SS63-04 THE TRANSLATION OF THE ADVANCEMENTS OF NEW OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY (OHS) RESEARCH INTO CURRICULA OF MEDICAL SCHOOLS: THE EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS OF OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE (EASOM)." Occupational Medicine 74, Supplement_1 (July 1, 2024): 0. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/occmed/kqae023.0367.
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Abstract Introduction Occupational medicine (OM) is a source of essential transversal skills for the practice of general medicine and most medical specialties. Nevertheless, existing studies reveal that medical students in the EU may often receive limited training in OM. EASOM has prioritized this issue consistently. Recently, an alliance between EASOM and the Section of Occupational Medicine of the European Union of Medical Specialties (OM EUMS) to improve the training of OM specialists and foster an OM-EU examination, has been extended for upgrading OM teaching and training in EU medical schools, with the aim of reviewing and analyzing the existing recommendations for enhancing undergraduate OM education. Materials and Methods A literature review was conducted on the topic, including medical databases, grey literature and improvement recommendations from international scientific societies, agencies, etc., as well as examples of good practice. Results Improving OM education in European medical schools remains a real challenge that should be addressed urgently. There is an undeniable necessity for defining, harmonizing, and standardizing minimum basic skills that undergraduate students must acquire in all EU medical schools. OM training has been shown to generate positive attitudes towards the specialty among medical students, who rate the OM undergraduate teaching as fundamental and critical to the acquisition of essential medical skills. Timely translation of new research in this field into their curricula could also boost the OM specialty's recognition. Conclusions Undergraduate training in OM at European medical schools requires standardization, harmonization, and updating. A concerted effort by European societies, regulatory bodies, universities, and policy makers is urgently needed.
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Moroz, Oleksandr, Olha Kuz, and Mariia Ruda. "10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE VIACHESLAV CHORNOVIL INSTITUTE OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT." Environmental Problems 7, no. 1 (2022): 1–6. http://dx.doi.org/10.23939/ep2022.01.001.
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The Vyacheslav Chornovil Institute of Sustainable Development, like every newly created unit (in 2021 the ICT celebrated its 10th anniversary), is in the process of development and growth: new specialties have been licensed, laboratories have been established, international cooperation is developing and the number of students is growing.The peculiarity of the institute is that it is multidisciplinary. The Vyacheslav Chornovil Institute of Sustainable Development trains specialists in five different fields of knowledge (natural sciences, production and technology, service, management and administration, civil security) in five specialties: "Ecology", "Environmental Protection Technologies" environment "," Tourism "," Entrepreneurship, trade and exchange activities "," Civil Security ".In addition, Vyacheslav Chornovil Institute of Sustainable Development provides general education for students of all specialties in ecology, labor protection, life safety and civil protection.
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Sikora, Yaroslava. "STANDARDIZATION OF IT EDUCATION AT THE PRESENT STAGE: A COMPARATIVE ASPECT." Scientific Bulletin of Uzhhorod University. Series: «Pedagogy. Social Work», no. 1(52) (June 1, 2023): 195–201. http://dx.doi.org/10.24144/2524-0609.2023.52.195-201.
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The field of information technologies is one of the most promising both in the world and in Ukraine. Currently, there are much more vacancies for IT specialists on the labor market than, in fact, for specialists. The issue of improving the quality of professional training of future information technology specialists, the level of their professional competence, which would meet the needs of the IT industry and the requirements of employers, is becoming urgent. The article is devoted to the correlation and comparison of the standards of higher education for the training of IT specialists with international requirements and classifications of professions. To achieve the goal of the research, the requirements of the standards of higher education in the field of knowledge 12 Information Technologies, the National Classifier of Professions and international documents: Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system, Computing Curricula 2020, European e-Competence Framework (e-CF) were analyzed and summarized. The distribution of higher education applicants in Ukraine by the number of educational institutions that train IT specialists was analyzed, it was found that the largest number of institutions focused on training future specialists in the specialty 122 Computer science. A comparison of professional types of work testified to the incompleteness of the National Classifier of Professions regarding the nomenclature of modern professions in the IT industry, in particular in the "Specialists" section. The interrelationship of IT specialties is analyzed through the analysis of the objects of activity and the theoretical content of the subject areas described in the standards of higher education, the importance of fundamental mathematical training in educational institutions is noted. The connection and differences between the basic profiles of Computing Curricula 2020 and specialties of the field of knowledge 12 Information technologies are determined.
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Lin, Andrew H., Jacob H. Cole, John C. Chin, and Chirstopher Becket Mahnke. "The Health Experts onLine at Portsmouth (HELP) system: One-year review of adult and Pediatric Asynchronous Telehealth Consultations." SAGE Open Medicine 4 (January 1, 2016): 205031211562643. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2050312115626433.
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Introduction: The Health Experts onLine at Portsmouth teleconsultation system is designed to connect health providers in the Navy Medicine East Region to specialists at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth. Methods: A review of the first year of the Health Experts onLine at Portsmouth system was performed. Data on each teleconsultation were extracted from the Health Experts onLine at Portsmouth system database and analyzed. Results: From June 2014 to May 2015 there have been 585 teleconsultations. Providers stationed on 36 ships/submarines and at 28 remote military treatment facilities have utilized the Health Experts onLine at Portsmouth system. Over 280 specialists in 34 different specialties were consulted. The median time to first response from a specialist was 6 h and 8 min, with 75% of all consults being addressed within 24 h. Eighteen medevacs were recommended. Thirty-nine potential medevacs were prevented, and 100 potential civilian network deferrals were prevented, resulting in an estimated savings of over US$580,000. Discussion: Based on the 1-year metrics, Health Experts onLine at Portsmouth has provided improved access and quality of care to service members and their families throughout the Navy Medicine East Region. It has helped avoid over US$580,000 in unnecessary cost burden. Further review at the 2-year time interval will demonstrate the continued growth and effectiveness of the Health Experts onLine at Portsmouth system.
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Taher, Haval Ali, and Ali Shakir Dauod. "The perceptions and attitudes of medical doctors towards family medicine in Duhok City-Iraq." Advanced Medical Journal 6, no. 1 (June 1, 2020): 122–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.56056/amj.2020.130.
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Background and objectives: Family physicians have an important role in the management of personal and family-associated health conditions. The aim of this study was to explore the attitudes of medical specialists’ doctors towards family medicine and family practice as a discipline. Methods: A total of 150 doctors working in Duhok governorate were asked to present their opinions on professional characteristics and factors influencing the doctors’ opinions about family medicine and practice. Results: The mean age of medical doctors was 39.21 (SD: 6.22 years) with mean years of experience were 14.13 years. Majority of the participants were males (86.7%), and most of them working in both public and private sectors (84.7%). About two-third of participants (64.7%) agreed that the family medicine had a high level of scientific prestige equivalent to other specialties (61.3%) and that family practice is an interesting specialty from a research perspective (74.0%). A lower percentage (42.0%) reported that the specialty has a high status within the medical fields. However, a small percentage reported that can obtain a high salary (20%) if they were family physician. The most important factor that had an impact on the doctor’s opinion for family medicine selection was their experiences during the study (67%). The agreement of the doctors with different specialties towards the high salary of family medicine compared to other medical specialties was not significantly different. Conclusions: Most of the doctors in various disciplines emphasized that family medicine has an essential role in the management of a wide range of medical conditions with a critic on low salary.
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Liakhova, I., and S. Khatuntseva. "Terminology of movements and construction of physical exercises as the basis of the professional formation and improvement jf higher education students." Scientific Journal of National Pedagogical Dragomanov University. Series 15. Scientific and pedagogical problems of physical culture (physical culture and sports), no. 12(172) (December 21, 2023): 205–9. http://dx.doi.org/10.31392/udu-nc.series15.2023.12(172).41.
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The article analyzes the essence of the definitions "terminology," and "sports terminology" and their meaning for specialists in general and the role of the terminology of movements and the construction of physical exercises in the professional formation and improvement of higher education students of the specialty 017 - Physical culture and sports and 227 - physical therapy, occupational therapy of the first (bachelor's) level of higher education, in particular.
Based on the analysis, synthesis and generalization of scientific and scientific-methodological literature, the Internet, as well as the educational programs of the above-mentioned specialities of the first (bachelor) level of higher education, such research methods as comparison, pedagogical observation, analysis of one's own longitudinal pedagogical experience of teaching academic disciplines of practical character, it is determined that the majority of students of higher education do not pay due attention to the acquisition of special terminology during their studies in higher education, and therefore, do not use it at the proper level in the practice of work in their specialty. At the same time, the terminology is always related to the content of specific science, theory and practice. There is the so-called special terminology of an engineer, philologist, lawyer, sociologist, doctor, designer, etc., as well as a specialist in the field of physical education and sports - sports terminology.
It is noted that special terminology, including sports terminology, is the basis of professional communication, which requires deep knowledge, constant development and improvement from specialists. Mastering the terminology of movements by future specialists of the specialty 017 - Physical culture and sports and 227 - physical therapy, occupational therapy of the first (bachelor) level of higher education is an urgent necessity because it is the language of these specialties, which allows communication both between specialists and during interaction specialists with those who are learning physical exercises of various orientations.
The article highlights the positive experience of solving the problem of forming among future specialists in the field of physical education and sports solid knowledge of the terminology of movements and its practical use during the construction of various physical exercises due to the introduction of a new educational discipline into the educational program according to (the student's choice) "Terminology and construction in physical education and sports." It is emphasized that this is an urgent necessity because the terminology of movements is the language of these specialties, which specialists in their work have to face every day during training and correction of physical exercises.
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Brednova, V. P., O. M. Smychkovska, N. M. Yavorska, and P. V. Yavorskyi. "WAYS TO IMPROVE THE GRAPHIC SKILLS OF FUTURE SPECIALISTS OF CREATIVE SPECIALTIES." Innovate Pedagogy 1, no. 48 (2022): 149–53. http://dx.doi.org/10.32843/2663-6085/2022/48.1.31.
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Sheldon, George F. "Workforce Issues in General Surgery." American Surgeon 73, no. 2 (February 2007): 100–108. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/000313480707300203.
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Healthcare in the 21st century will be characterized by an aging population, increased costs, and scientific and technological advances. It will be characterized by a physician shortage, especially of specialists. Healthcare will be increasingly provided by caregivers with a spectrum of diverse educational backgrounds other than M.D. graduates of United States medical schools, such as international medical graduates, Doctors of Osteopathy, and Non-Physicians Clinicians. General surgery and other specialties are attempting to clarify the roles and services that their specialties will provide. Designing modern undergraduate and graduate educational programs is key to planning for healthcare in the 21st century.