THE ROLE OF BIOLOGICAL MODELING IN DEVELOPING SYSTEMS THINKING AMONG MEDICAL STUDENTS: AN EMPIRICAL STUDY AT ANDIJAN STATE MEDICAL INSTITUTE
Keywords:
systems thinking, biological modeling, medical education, biophysics, pedagogical innovation, Andijan State Medical Institute, simulation.Abstract
Modern medical education faces the challenge of transitioning students from rote memorization of isolated facts to a holistic understanding of physiological processes. This article presents a study conducted at the Department of Biological Physics, Informatics, and Medical Technologies at Andijan State Medical Institute. The research utilizes the IMRAD structure to evaluate the efficacy of biological modeling as a pedagogical tool for enhancing systems thinking. By integrating mathematical and computer-based models of biophysical processes into the curriculum, the study examines how students perceive and analyze complex clinical scenarios. The results indicate that students exposed to modeling techniques demonstrate a significantly higher capacity to identify causal relationships within biological systems compared to those taught via traditional didactic methods. The article concludes that biological modeling bridges the gap between theoretical biophysics and clinical application, thereby fostering the critical systems thinking skills necessary for future physicians.
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