ACADEMIC MEDICAL SCIENCE IN UKRAINE AND THE WORLD: HISTORY, PRESENT, PROSPECTS

Abstract

Introduction. Countries with significant human capital and a developed scientific base have more prospects for sustainable long-term development. To effectively participate in the restoration and post-war development of the domestic economy, Ukrainian medical science, which until recently operated according to the post-Soviet model, requires further organizational and functional changes. Aim. To conduct a comparative analysis of options for organizing medical science in Ukraine and leading countries of the world and to substantiate approaches to the development of the National Academy of Medical Sciences, taking into account international experience and the European integration vector of Ukraine’s development. Materials and methods. The methodological basis of the study is based on a systemic approach. The article uses the methods of structural and logical analysis, bibliosemantics, abstraction and generalization. An analysis of the current legislative framework of Ukraine, acts of international law and scientific literary sources on the work of academies of medical sciences in Ukraine and the world was conducted (a total of 52 documents). Results. The National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine manages significant material and human resources and allocated budget funds. International experience shows that similar organizations exist in almost 30 countries of the world, including such leading ones as the USA, UK, France, Australia, Brazil, India, Canada, Switzerland. In a number of leading countries of the world, academies of medical sciences have been created or have acquired new high development opportunities over the past decades. Conceptual approaches to the development of academic medical science in Ukraine are proposed, taking into account the existing challenges and opportunities in the context of European integration. Conclusions. Academic medical science will play an important role in the post-war reconstruction of Ukraine, contributing to the development of human potential by improving the quality of education, health care and scientific innovations. Its integration into the national recovery strategy creates the prerequisites for strengthening the labor force and stimulating economic growth. Support for scientific research and the development of medical infrastructure are important factors in the formation of a sustainable society and increasing the country’s competitiveness at the international level.