The Role of Creativity in Forming the Personality of the Future Medical Worker
Authors:   Poltava State Medical University, Department of Histology, Cytology and Embryology. 23, Shevchenko St., Poltava 36039, Ukraine, Lysachenko O. D. , Shepitko V. I. , Boruta N. V. , Stetsuk Ye. V. , Pelypenko L. B. , Vilkhova O. V. , Voloshina O. V. 
Published: December 2022

The purpose of the study was to reveal the theoretical foundations of the implementation of a creative approach to education as a means of forming and developing the creative personality of the future doctor. The use of a creative approach to education helps to reveal the individual characteristics and creative abilities of each subject of the educational process, and the collective educational activity is enriched with knowledge and experience, which allows to activate the human resource as effectively as possible. A creative approach to learning helps an individual to acquire important professional qualities: the ability to adapt to changes, solve problems and learn throughout life. The signs of creativity include: the ability to formulate a problem; understanding and acceptance of new views and opinions, going beyond the traditional limits, originality (rejection of stereotypes in thinking and actions). The characteristic feature of creativity is the introduction of the latest pedagogical approaches into the educational process, teachers’ interpretation of facts, concepts and phenomena interesting for the student, the use of active learning methods, the development of the ability to analyze material, draw conclusions and express one's own opinion. The teacher's creativity consists of the active use of innovative teaching methods, the desire to be informed of educational trends, respect the opinion of students and support their ideas. In the process of training, the teacher offers students solutions to problematic professional tasks and helps them, encourages them to be creative. Students must realize the role of creativity in their future professional activity, strive for self-development and self-education. They must be able to work with information, be active participants in the educational process. They must not be afraid of making mistakes and expressing their opinions. A creative approach involves creating the atmosphere favorable for learning. It excludes criticism and provides opportunities for students to be confident in themselves and not to be afraid of mistakes. Constant use of creative tasks diversifies traditional classes. Introduction a creative approach in the educational process allows teachers to support initiatives and encourage the independent work of students. It is much easier to remember new things, while receiving emotions and using various learning methods. The following actions contribute to the development of critical thinking among students: setting problems that do not have a single solution; organization of debates, disputes and role-playing games; giving the applicant the opportunity to explain the material to fellow students independently; using research projects; encouraging the student to read and search for new sources of information. Conclusion. Creative learning environment is characterized by comfortable conditions for revealing the individual abilities of each person, tolerance and mutual respect. Creative approach to learning contributes to the professional training of a creative and highly specialized doctor