Reflection on the Training Pathway for Applied Public Health Talents under the Integration of Medicine and Prevention

In response to the new requirements for public health talent competency structures under the concept of integrated medical care and prevention, local medical colleges need to explore innovations in talent training models actively, strengthening the organic connection between theoretical teaching and practical training, in order to cultivate versatile, application-oriented talents with both clinical diagnosis and treatment capabilities and public health perspectives. Based on the practice of preventive medicine program development at Xiamen Medical College, this paper systematically explores the training pathways for application-oriented public health talents in the context of integrated medical care and prevention. By constructing an integrated curriculum system, optimizing teaching content, and enhancing comprehensive practical teaching, the training objective of "emphasizing medicine, excelling in public health, and strengthening skills" has been established, forming a regional characteristic educational mechanism. Practice has shown that this model has achieved significant results: graduate satisfaction with teaching quality reached 80.01%, with self-assessed performance particularly outstanding in clinical/public health practical abilities, sense of responsibility for promoting population health, and communication skills; over 80% of graduates are employed in public health and related fields, and they have received multiple awards in provincial and national academic and skills competitions. This training system effectively aligns with local public health service needs, demonstrates good educational outcomes, and provides a practical example for similar institutions to draw upon.