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Optimization of lesson preparation and teaching methods for basic anesthesiology from a competency-based perspective

Yijie Tao¹, Jiaojiao Feng¹, Geng Sun¹, Kaiwei Jia²

Departments of ¹Physiology for Anesthesiology, School of Anesthesiology, ²Tropical Diseases, Faculty of Naval Medicine, Naval Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China.

Address correspondence to: Kaiwei Jia, Department of Tropical Diseases, Faculty of Naval Medicine, Naval Medical University, 800 Xiangyin Road, Shanghai 200433, China. Tel: +86-15721570382; E-mail: kwjia1994@126.com.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.61189/141225jwthfp

Received July 20, 2025; Accepted August 28, 2025; Published October 31, 2025

Highlights

A comprehensive anesthesiologist competency model is established, including clinical skills, crisis management, communication, and research innovation.
The course design introduces an innovative “theory-virtual-practice” training approach, utilizing high-fidelity simulators and virtual reality to bridge the gap between knowledge and application.
The article emphasizes the integration of political education and humanitarian care into teaching, aiming to cultivate anesthesiologists who are both technically skilled and compassionate.

Abstract

Basic anesthesiology is a core course in anesthesiology education, and it is crucial to improve its teaching effectiveness. This proposal focuses on optimizing the lesson preparation and teaching methods for basic anesthesiology based on competency. A comprehensive anesthesiologist competency model is established, covering clinical knowledge, crisis management, doctor-patient communication, and research innovation. The course objectives and content are restructured to integrate core knowledge with competency elements. In terms of lesson preparation, a layered teaching design is adopted, incorporating real case libraries and ideological and political elements. The teaching approach adopts a blended teaching mode, utilizing diverse methods. Additionally, the teaching evaluation system is also reformed based on Miller's Pyramid. This optimized model aims to enhance students' clinical thinking, operational skills, and professional qualities, while reducing the job adaptation period.

Keywords: Basic anesthesiology, competency model, teaching methods