METAVERSE AS A NEW EDUCATIONAL SPACE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE OF FUTURE DOCTORS

The article discusses the theoretical and practical aspects of introducing metaverse technologies into the educational process of medical higher education institutions; analyzes the scientific approaches of Ukrainian and foreign researchers to defining the essence, properties and capabilities of the metaverse as an innovative educational environment; outlines its potential advantages for the formation of professional competence of future doctors. Based on a survey conducted among the students of the Kharkiv Institute of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, the specifics of their digital learning experience, attitude to the metaverse as an educational environment, perception of obstacles and risks, and level of awareness of the educational potential of immersive technologies are determined.