Modern approaches to training medical professionals to solve workforce shortages in the field: A systematic scoping literature review
https://doi.org/10.25207/1608-6228-2025-32-6-27-40
Abstract
Background. The shortage of qualified specialists undermines the availability and quality of public healthcare and negatively influences national health and economy. A detailed causal analysis of the current situation, an assessment of the urgency of solving the problem, and the significance of training professionals are essential for eliminating the shortage. This article provides a comparative analysis of various approaches to upgrading the educational process to attract young people to the medical field.
Objective. To evaluate the efficiency of modern methods of training medical specialists and their impact on solving the shortage of qualified professionals in the field.
Methods. A systematic scoping review of Russian- and English-language literature in RSCI, Scopus, Pubmed, and eLIBRARY was conducted using content analysis, analytical generalization, analogies, and formalization methods.
Results. The analysis enabled the evaluation of modern methods of training specialists and their impact on solving the problem of shortages in healthcare.
Conclusion. To attract young specialists into healthcare, a comprehensive strategy is needed, including career guidance, modernization of medical education, continuous professional development of practicing physicians, and the development of medical lifelong education, and preceptorship for novice practitioners.
About the Authors
V. N. Mazharov
Stavropol State Medical University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Victor N. Mazharov — Cand. Sci. (Med.), Assoc. Prof., acting for Head of Department of Public Health and Healthcare, Rector
310 Mira St., Stavropol, 355017
V. A. Reshetnikov
I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University)
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Vladimir A. Reshetnikov — Dr. Sci. (Med.), Prof., Department of Public Health and Healthcare named after N.A. Semashko, F.F. Erisman Institute of Public Health
8, bldg.2 Trubetskaya St., Moscow, 119048
V. V. Kozlov
Azerbaijan Sports Academy
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan
Vasily V. Kozlov — Cand. Sci. (Med.), Assoc. Prof., Scientific Adviser
98 Fatali Khan Khoyski Ave., Baku, AZ1110
L. E. Movsesyan
Stavropol State Medical University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Levon E. Movsesyan — Vice-rector for electronic communication and strategic development
310 Mira St., Stavropol, 355017
A. A. Khripunova
Stavropol State Medical University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Alesya A. Khripunova — Cand. Sci. (Med.), Assoc. Prof., Head of Department of Digital and Information Technologies
310 Mira St., Stavropol, 355017
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Mazharov V.N., Reshetnikov V.A., Kozlov V.V., Movsesyan L.E., Khripunova A.A. Modern approaches to training medical professionals to solve workforce shortages in the field: A systematic scoping literature review. Kuban Scientific Medical Bulletin. 2025;32(6):27-40. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.25207/1608-6228-2025-32-6-27-40
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