Implementation and Prospects of Team-Based Training in Medical Education in Ukraine and Europe

The article explores the implementation of the innovative educational approach known as Team-Based Learning (TBL) within the context of modern medical education in Ukraine and European countries. TBL, which emphasizes active student engagement through structured teamwork, has proven effective in developing clinical reasoning, communication skills, and professional responsibility. This study examines the methodological foundations of TBL, its core components – including pre-class preparation, individual and team readiness assessment, collaborative case-solving, and instructor-led feedback – and highlights its pedagogical value in training future healthcare professionals.A comparative analysis of TBL integration in European Union countries (including the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany, and Sweden) versus Ukraine is presented. While European medical universities have adopted TBL as a systematic and often hybridized approach (in combination with PBL, CBL, and simulation-based learning), Ukrainian institutions primarily implement TBL on a pilot basis or within international educational initiatives. Key barriers to TBL adoption in Ukraine include insufficient instructor training, lack of regulatory frameworks, limited institutional support, and scarce access to digital and infrastructural resources.The article emphasizes the significant potential of TBL as a driver of educational reform in Ukraine’s medical education system. The authors argue that the method can bring the learning process closer to real clinical practice, increase student motivation, and promote teamwork readiness in interdisciplinary healthcare settings. Strategic recommendations are offered for integrating TBL into national curricula, drawing on the experience and best practices of European medical schools.