The role of epidemiological research in the healthcare system using psychoemotional stress as an example: a multimedia training session for students majoring in Internal Medicine, Cardiology, and Healthcare Organization and Public Health

Aim . To provide a methodological description and rationale for the de­veloped original training session "The Role of Epidemiological Research in the Healthcare System Using Psychoemotional Stress as an Example". Material and methods . This study used materials from a developed original training session on "The Role of Epidemiological Research in the Healthcare System Using Psychoemotional Stress as an Example" at the National Medical Research Center for Therapy and Preventive Medicine. This training session can be implemented using a multimedia presentation for residents, postgraduate students, and students enrolled in continuing professional education programs in Internal Medicine, Cardiology, and Healthcare Organization and Public Health; postgraduate medical students enrolled in Internal Medicine, Cardiology, and Healthcare Organization and Public Health; primary care physicians; directors and staff of public health and medical prevention centers; and directors and staff of healthcare authorities. Results . Key categories are identified, the lesson structure is defined, and the learning process management is demonstrated. Particular attention is paid to the implementation of the didactic principle "Connecting Theory with Practice". Conclusion. The training session integrates data from the largest Russian epidemiological studies (ESSE-RF and ESSE-RF2) into the specialist educational, a demonstration of their application at the descriptive statistics, work with Rosstat statistical data using information and analytical systems and the Internet, and the identification of key methodological features. It is aimed at improving the quality of training specialists in Internal Medicine, Cardiology, and Healthcare Organization and Public Health.