IMPACT OF THE CREDIT-MODULAR TRAINING SYSTEM ON THE PERFORMANCE EFFECTIVENESS OF GENERAL PRACTITIONERS

Аннотация

Introduction. The modernization of medical education has led to the widespread adoption of the credit-modular system (CMS), which emphasizes practical, competency-based training. However, evidence regarding its effect on the clinical effectiveness of medical graduates remains limited. Objective. To evaluate the impact of CMS on the professional performance outcomes of general practitioners compared to the traditional education model. Materials and Methods. This cohort comparative study included 127 general practitioners who began practicing within one year after graduation. The first group (n=62) was trained under the CMS, while the second group (n=65) followed a traditional curriculum. Evaluation was based on an integrated performance score (comprising clinical, organizational, and communication effectiveness) and a range of secondary indicators: patient load, diagnostic accuracy, protocol adherence, clinical outcomes, and patient satisfaction. Results. CMS-trained graduates demonstrated better results across all major domains: they managed more patients per month on average (412 vs. 385, p=0.018), had lower hospitalization rates (18.2 vs. 24.6 per 1,000 patients, p=0.033), and made fewer errors in ECG and laboratory interpretation. Patient satisfaction was also significantly higher in the CMS group (4.3 vs. 3.9, p=0.004). Conclusion. The credit-modular training system provides higher clinical effectiveness, professional autonomy, and patient satisfaction compared to the traditional model and may be considered a promising format for future medical education.