http://repository.usmf.md:80/handle/20.500.12710/7417 Sun, 15 Nov 2026 08:11:15 GMT 2026-11-15T08:11:15Z http://repository.usmf.md:80/handle/20.500.12710/33831 Title: Education in personalized medicine: perspectives of family physicians in the Republic of Moldova Authors: Gușilă, Ilenuța; Zarbailov, Natalia; Curocichin, Ghenadie Abstract: Background: Being considered the medicine of the future, the integration of personalized medicine into the work of family doctors becomes inevitable, requiring the development of effective training programs adapted to the real needs of practice. Thus, in order to develop adequate programs, it becomes essential to identify educational needs and understand how family doctors perceive and prioritize training in personalized medicine. Research question(s): What are the educational needs and training preferences in personalized medicine among family physicians in the Republic of Moldova? Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted, using a self-administered questionnaire, designed to explore how family physicians assess and define their training needs in personalized medicine, distributed to 454 family physicians in the Republic of Moldova. Results: A total of 319 valid questionnaires were collected. The study shows a strong need for personalized medicine training, with 89.0% of family physicians considering it necessary. Most family physicians believe it is very important to introduce a course in personalized medicine in university curricula (61.6%) and continuing medical education programs (56.2%). Nearly half of family physicians (46.7%) are highly interested in training over the next five years. The most effective training methods from their perspective are continuing medical education courses (80.9%), residency programs (74.9%), and university studies (73.7%). Intensive, in-person training over several consecutive days is the preferred method for acquiring competencies in personalized medicine (72%). The main motivation for training is the inclusion of personalized medicine in clinical guidelines and national protocols (81.2%). Most respondents (86.8%) are interested in studying clinical aspects and therapeutic options for common diseases. Conclusion(s): There is a clear consensus on the need for personalized medicine training among family physicians in the Republic of Moldova, emphasizing the importance of systematic and continuous training, integrated into university studies, residency and continuing medical education, focused on clinical aspects and therapeutic options. Points for discussion: updating training structures to better reflect family physicians’ demand for personalized medicine education personalized medicine approaches of interest to primary care. Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT http://repository.usmf.md:80/handle/20.500.12710/33831 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z http://repository.usmf.md:80/handle/20.500.12710/33829 Title: Educational needs of primary care physicians in the field of personalised medicine Authors: Gușilă, Ilenuța; Zarbailov, Natalia; Țopa, Alexandra; Curocichin, Ghenadie Abstract: Background: The potential of personalised medicine and the possibility of application at all stages of patient care makes it attractive for primary healthcare. One of the main directions of strategies for personalised medicine implementation is training and empowering doctors in the field, so that they can select the best prevention, diagnosis, and treatment options for each patient. Research question(s): What are the educational needs of primary care physicians in the field of personalised medicine? Methods: To carry out this study, we used the Arksey and O'Malley algorithm to identify the publications that describe knowledge, attitudes and practices of primary care physicians toward personalised medicine. After searching the databases PubMed, Elsevier, and Google Scholar, 85 publications were identified. Further process of selection based on inclusion and exclusion criteria identified 17 relevant articles which were included in this review. Results: Primary care physicians have insufficient knowledge and limited practices with personalised medicine. The barriers perceived by doctors to the application of personalised approaches into clinical practice are the lack of practical clinical guidelines, the lack of accessible tools, and the concern regarding ethical and legal issues. A lack of confidence in own abilities to apply personalised medicine is correlated with a low level of knowledge in the field. The preferred methods for training in the field are very diverse: website, online information platforms, short one-page guides, short audio modules, and continuing medical education events. The most requested information is about the management of the patient with a positive genetic test, data confidentiality, and patient protection. Conclusion(s): The educational needs of primary care doctors in the field of personalised medicine are diverse, and additional research is necessary for the development of educational programs at the national level. Points for discussion: Tools to explore knowledge, attitudes, and practices of primary care physicians regarding personalised medicine Personalised medicine approaches of interest to primary care. Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT http://repository.usmf.md:80/handle/20.500.12710/33829 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z http://repository.usmf.md:80/handle/20.500.12710/1634 Title: Analiza situaţiei populaţiei în Republica Moldova Authors: Gagauz, Olga; Stratan, Alexandru; Buciuceanu-Vrabie, Mariana; Penina, Olga; Ciubotaru, Victoria; Cheianu-Andrei, Diana Abstract: Raportul Analiza Situației Populației este elaborat de Centrul de Cercetări Demografice la decizia Comisiei Naționale pentru Populație și Dezvoltare în baza Metodologiei Globale a UNFPA cu privire la Analiza Situației Populației. Raportul integral poate fi descărcat aici: analiza-situatiei-populatiei-in-republica-moldova.pdf [8.36 Mb] Description: UNFPA, Fondul ONU pentru Populaţie, Centrul de Cercetări Demografice al INCE Fri, 01 Jan 2016 00:00:00 GMT http://repository.usmf.md:80/handle/20.500.12710/1634 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z