The Ministry of Health reported difficulties with recruiting students for medical specialties

The Ministry of Health reported difficulties with recruiting students for medical specialties

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The Minister of Health reported a shortage of students in medical specialties despite an increase in state orders. Lviv University launches a pilot project with a new approach to medical education.

Health Minister Viktor Lyashko said that despite the increase in state places in Ukrainian medical universities, there are not enough applicants. He said this during a telethon, UNN reports.

Details

Today, we see that we are increasing the state order, but this year we did not fill 100% of all places under the state order

- said the Minister.

To solve this problem, the Ministry of Health launched a pilot project at Lviv University. It involves changing approaches to teaching future doctors:

- students will have access to patients from the first year of study;

- The training process involves gradual development: from patient care to working as a junior medical officer;

- The emphasis is on continuous practical experience.

According to Lyashko, such a reform will make medical education more attractive for school graduates and will help to form a high-quality personnel reserve for the healthcare system.

Recall 

The Ministry of Healthcare presented the 2030 Healthcare Development Strategy with a focus on quality, accessibility and free of charge. The plan includes two three-year implementation phases and takes into account the experience of previous reforms.