MANAGEMENT OF EDUCATIONAL MOTIVATION IN TEACHING FUNDAMENTAL DISCIPLINES FOR STUDENTS OF SPECIALTY I4 “MEDICAL PSYCHOLOGY”

This article examines the features of enhancing educational motivation among students pursuing medical specialties, particularly during the study of Medical Biochemistry.Theoretical and methodological foundations for organizing the educational process are discussed, with an emphasis on motivational aspects of acquiring fundamental knowledge and developing professionally significant competencies.The authors propose an integrated model of motivational sessions, which includes clinically oriented elements and practice-based cases, thereby strengthening the connection between theoretical training and future professional activities.The effectiveness of the model was evaluated through participant surveys and analysis of the collected data from the perspective of pedagogical management at the Department of Medical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Bohomolets National Medical University.It was found that motivational sessions significantly enhance students' positive attitude toward the discipline, stimulate analytical and interdisciplinary thinking, and contribute to the development of sustainable learning skills and professional motivation.