February 2026, № 1 (249), pages 108-114

doi: 10.25198/1814-6457-249-108

Stepanova I.P., Atavina O.V., Mugak V.V., Fortus A.V. SCIENTIFIC AND PRACTICAL CONFERENCE FOR STUDENTS AS A RELEVANT MEANS OF DEVELOPING PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIESResearch on the contribution of the scientific events, including those focused on natural sciences, to the development of professional competencies in future physicians are limited: they do not fully address the significant transformations in the organization of the scientific and practical conferences that have occurred over the past decade. The aim of this study was to examine changes in organizing of the student scientific event at a Higher Medical School.
These new features are illustrated using the example of the All-Russian conference with international participation of students and young scientists “Modern Issues in Natural Sciences and Medicine. Man and His Health,” organized by the chemistry, physics, biology, and biochemistry departments at Omsk State Medical University (The conference program and report were analyzed.). Domestic and international literature sources were selected and examined. Theoretical research methods — analysis, synthesis, and generalization — were used.
First of all, this conference has acquired many scientific directions of a transdisciplinary nature: in particular, the topics have concerned the main areas of natural science education (chemistry, physics, biology, and biochemistry). Secondly, the event’s role as a platform for the exchange of experience, including internationally, has increased: there has been a significant increase in the number of presentations and participants. Changes have also affected the format of scientific events: the focus has shifted from traditional format (plenary and final sessions, sections) to innovative one (interactive sessions, including short sessions with group reflection; student stand-up presentations; real-time feedback; gamification). Organizing a student and young scientist scientific event of the new format should become a priority for natural science departments at medical universities.Key words: scientific and practical conference of students, scientific work of students, professional competencies of a doctor, interactive scientific session, medical students, higher medical school, natural science education in a medical university.

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Authors: Stepanova I.P., Mugak V.V., Atavina O.A., Fortus A.V.

Year: 2026

doi: 10.25198/1814-6457-249-108

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