Use of interactive learning environment elements in training of military medical officers

BACKGROUND: Simulation models of medical evacuation stages allows to correctly distribute the resources of the medical service of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation and to create a system to support decision-making by officials of the governance bodies of the service. In addition, it is a relevant area for advanced professional training of the employees of the medical service of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. AIM: To develop an interactive technology for training of medical care management at different medical evacuation stages using simulation models. METHODS: We used simulation models to develop digital twins of medical evacuation stages deployed in a single evacuation route, medical evacuation activities, and patient routing through medical evacuation stages in AnyLogic discrete-event modeling environment. RESULTS: We developed a simulation model of patient routing through medical evacuation stages to analyze and visually present data obtained by the simulation modelling to improve decision-making by commanders and senior officers in relation to the maneuver of medical service forces. The model was tested on experimental samples of the injured and patients by creating flows of casualties of different structure and power. CONCLUSIONS: In the context of significant intensification of information flows in military command and control bodies and the introduction of automation and management decision-making systems, the use of interactive learning elements based on simulation models in the military medical personnel training is an important component improving the training process and the quality of military medical personnel training.