Features of the Professional-Pedagogical Competence of a Medical University Lecturer

The article analyses the features of professional and pedagogical competence of medical higher education institution lecturers in modern conditions of dynamic changes in education and increasing requirements for the quality of training future medical specialists. Key components of this competence are identified, including professional knowledge, pedagogical mastery, communication skills, emotional intelligence, and adaptability. Special attention is paid to specific aspects of medical education, such as the integration of clinical knowledge with teaching through case methods and simulation training, ethical and empathetic teaching, the use of modern technologies, the role of mentorship in forming clinical thinking, and cultural competence in the context of globalisation. Based on the analysis of literature and practices, global trends are summarised, modern challenges are outlined, and practical strategies are proposed for developing a competent lecturer capable of effectively meeting the needs of modern medicine. The conclusions emphasise the need for continuous improvement of professional and pedagogical competence to meet the requirements of modern medical education and stress the necessity of investment in the professional development of lecturers.