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ReviewEwha medical journal2025

Challenges and strategies for cultivating young teachers in pathophysiology departments at Chinese medical colleges: a narrative review.

Jin Li, Ying Luo, Youxing Li, Yufeng Zhao, Yeli Zhong, Rentong Hu, Bin Zhong, Yanli Li, Shuang Zhao

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Review in Ewha medical journal, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors.

Jin LiDepartment of Pathophysiology, College of Basic Medicine, Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0008-7547-7029
Ying LuoDepartment of Pathophysiology, College of Basic Medicine, Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5693-4476
Youxing LiDepartment of Preventive Medicine, College of Public Health, Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0003-9632-1908
Yufeng ZhaoDepartment of Traditional Chinese Medicine, College of Pharmacy, Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0002-0870-155X
Yeli ZhongDepartment of Traditional Chinese Medicine, College of Pharmacy, Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0008-0915-722X
Rentong HuBaise Key Laboratory of Clinical Molecular Diagnosis, The Affiliated Hospital of Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0000-3782-1601
Bin ZhongDepartment of Anatomy, College of Basic Medicine, Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0002-7162-8578
Yanli LiDepartment of Physiology, College of Basic Medicine, Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0008-0327-4767
Shuang ZhaoDepartment of Pathophysiology, College of Basic Medicine, Youjiang Medical University for Nationalities, Baise, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0009-8138-2429

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This narrative review examines the challenges, strategies, and future directions in the development of young teachers within the pathophysiology departments of Chinese medical colleges. A thorough review of 49 studies published between 2013 and 2024 was carried out using PubMed, Web of Science, and various Chinese databases. The primary challenges identified include teaching innovation (cited in 84.2% of the studies), research pressure (91.2%), disciplinary characteristics (87.7%), and career development (80.7%). Medical schools have responded by enhancing training systems (94.7%), innovating teaching methods (93.0%), and bolstering research support (96.5%). Looking ahead, trends are shifting toward the application of new technologies, interdisciplinary integration, and international collaboration. The focus on cultivating young teachers is increasingly geared towards personalization and diversification, which are essential for advancing education in pathophysiology. High-quality young teachers are pivotal in raising teaching standards, fostering research innovation, and facilitating interdisciplinary exchanges. Based on these insights, we recommend several practical measures to enhance the quality of pathophysiology education in China. These include establishing comprehensive training programs that integrate teaching innovation and research skills; developing structured mentorship systems with clear pathways for career advancement; creating platforms that support technology-enhanced teaching and international collaboration; and implementing systematic evaluation mechanisms to assess teaching effectiveness. These targeted interventions will require a coordinated effort from department heads, educational institutions, and policymakers to ensure a sustained improvement in the quality of pathophysiology education.

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Educational measurementFaculty developmentMedical educationPathophysiologyYoung teachers

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