Innovative Experimental Teaching in Medical Education: Integrating Inquiry-Based Learning and Value Education

With the continuous advancement of modern medical education, the cultivation of innovative, reflective, and socially responsible medical professionals has become a key educational objective. Experimental teaching, serving as a crucial bridge between theoretical knowledge and clinical practice, plays a pivotal role in achieving this goal. By integrating inquiry-based learning with value-oriented education, experimental teaching not only fosters students’ ability to investigate medical phenomena through scientific reasoning, but also nurtures their professional ethics and humanistic awareness. In pharmacology and related medical experiments, students are encouraged to formulate questions, design experimental procedures, and interpret data independently. This transition from passive recipients to active participants enhances their experimental competence, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Moreover, it reinforces a strong sense of responsibility, ethical consciousness, and innovative spirit. Educational practice has demonstrated that inquiry- and value-integrated experimental teaching significantly contributes to the all-round development of medical students. It offers a practical and effective approach for cultivating high-quality healthcare professionals suited to the evolving demands of 21^st-century medical education.