IMPROVING THE PROFESSIONAL SKILLS OF PEDIATRIC STUDENTS IN THE PROCESS OF MEDICAL EDUCATION THROUGH A SIMULATION METHOD ON THE EXAMPLE OF TEACHING ENGLISH

Аннотация

This article examines the effectiveness of simulation-based methods in enhancing the professional skills of first-year pediatric students during medical English education. The study was conducted over the 2024–2025 academic year, incorporating a 36-hour curriculum that integrated clinical simulation scenarios into English language instruction. The experimental group, which engaged in role-plays, virtual case studies, and doctor-patient simulations, demonstrated significant improvements in both linguistic proficiency and clinical communication skills compared to the control group taught through traditional methods. Results revealed a 32% increase in test performance within the experimental group and a marked rise in student confidence. These findings highlight the value of simulation in developing not only medical English competency but also real-life communicative readiness among medical students. The study recommends the systematic incorporation of simulation-based learning in medical English courses to better prepare students for professional practice.