TRANSFORMING BIOCHEMISTRY EDUCATION IN HEALTHCARE: A COMPETENCY-DRIVEN APPROACH
Keywords:
Biochemistry education, competency-based learning, virtual simulations, problem-based learning, molecular diagnostics, medical curriculaAbstract
Biochemistry education has become a strategic component of modern healthcare training, linking molecular mechanisms to clinical decision-making in an era of precision medicine and AI-assisted diagnostics. Competency-based approaches that integrate virtual simulations, problem-based learning, and research-oriented laboratory modules demonstrate clear gains in knowledge retention, procedural skills, and clinical reasoning compared with traditional lecture-centered models. Studies conducted in diverse settings, including recent initiatives at Fergana Medical Institute, indicate improvements in long-term mastery of complex topics such as oxidative stress, glycolytic reprogramming in cancer, and lipid peroxidation, alongside increased learner engagement and self-efficacy. However, implementation challenges—such as cost, faculty preparedness, and access gaps in low-resource environments—limit widespread adoption and may contribute to inequitable training outcomes. Overall, the emerging evidence supports biochemistry-focused curricular reforms as a high-yield route to strengthening diagnostic competence, fostering research literacy, and preparing future clinicians for rapidly evolving healthcare systems.
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