EPA TECHNOLOGY IN PREPARING MEDICAL STUDENTS OF THE GENERAL MEDICINE PROGRAM FOR CLINICAL PRACTICE

Ismailov Oybek Abdurasulovich

Authors

Ismailov Oybek Abdurasulovich Andijan State Medical Institute, Department of Anesthesiology, Reanimatology and Emergency Medicine Independent Researcher

Keywords:

EPA technology, clinical practice, clinical competence, medical education, clinical reasoning, simulation-based learning, workplace-based assessment, practical skills, professional responsibility, competency-based approach.

Abstract

This article analyzes the scientific and pedagogical potential of Entrustable Professional Activities (EPA) technology in preparing General Medicine students for clinical practice. The study substantiates the advantages of the EPA approach in organizing clinical training based on real professional tasks, enhancing students’ clinical reasoning, and developing skills in rapid diagnostic analysis and independent clinical decision-making. The findings highlight that EPA-based education strengthens competency formation and improves students’ readiness for real clinical environments.

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