Adoption of the FAST Protocol in Pediatrics: Assessing Medical Students’ Awareness and Readiness for Video-Based Learning and Simulation Technologies (Preliminary Study)

This article presents the results of the initial stage of a study aimed at assessing the awareness and readiness of senior medical students to master the FAST protocol (Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma) in pediatrics. Based on a survey of 127 students (Russian-speaking and English-speaking groups), key challenges in modern medical education were identified: insufficient practical training, limited access to simulation technologies, and significant cross-cultural differences in the perception of innovative teaching methods. The study found that 86% of students consider simulation training essential, yet only 12% of Russian universities are equipped with modern tools. English-speaking students demonstrated twice the readiness for hands-on learning, linked to their access to international educational resources. The results underscore the need to integrate video-based learning, VR technologies, and clinical case studies into curricula. The article proposes concrete steps for modernizing medical education, including the creation of a national platform with open-access courses and the implementation of mandatory simulation modules.