Use of interactive “Case Study” method in the training of future physicians

Abstract

Last decade is characterized by rapid use of a large number of virtual technologies in the different spheres of human activity. Introduction of innovative technologies into education processes in the system of higher education is an actual problem of its modernization and optimization on the way of reformational changes in the process of European integration. The article deals with the training of students using “Virtual Patient” information technology. Consideration of the clinical task on the topic “Managing patients with thyroid diseases” for sixth-year students of the medical faculty using the interactive “Case Study” method is described. Application of information technology in teaching students contributes to the optimality and effectiveness of training and the formation of professional competence of future doctors.

Keywords

• endocrinology
• thyroid gland
• learning efficiency