Career Guidance Work at the Pre-University Stage of Training in the Framework of the Course “Fundamentals of Medical Biochemistry”

The article examines the organization of career guidance activities at the pre-university stage of education at the Northern State Medical University (NSMU). The purpose of the study is to analyze the experience of conducting a career guidance course “Fundamentals of medical biochemistry” for secondary school students of the 10th grade who major in natural science. One of the most important tasks of career guidance work at a medical university is to increase the cognitive interest of students in natural science and medical knowledge. To solve this problem, a set of methodological support has been developed which pays great attention to the organization of independent work of students in laboratory and practical classes and educational and research work during the training summer practice. The leading role is given to the formation of practical skills in the course of performing laboratory work using modern equipment, reagent kits and chemical dishes. The article presents examples of various tasks, such as filling out tables, solving test tasks and situational problems. Evaluation of the effectiveness of career guidance work was carried out based on the results of a survey of students at the end of the course. The feedback indicates their satisfaction with the career guidance program of the course, which allows arousing interest in the knowledge