Knowledge and attitudes toward organ donation and transplantation among medical students in Greece: A cross-sectional survey

Table 4 Overview of the future directions with corresponding implementation recommendations

Domain	Action: Future perspectives
Educational	Introduction of transplantation as a mandatory module in medical curricula: (1) Longitudinal beginning in the preclinical years and reinforced during clinical years; and (2) Cover ethical principles, the procedural and legislative framework of organ donation, and the role of national structures in the field
	Adoption of active learning approaches: (1) Case-based teaching; (2) Critical appraisal of the transplantation literature; and (3) Simulated graft allocation and recipient prioritization
	Clinical immersion of students: Structured, direct observation of donor and candidate evaluation, allocation, and transplant care
Institutional	Strengthening the HTO’s visibility and credibility: (1) Establish a student advisory council with representatives from every national medical school; (2) Give students firsthand exposure to how the organization operates; and (3) Promote transparency and leadership
	Modernizing donor registration: Build digital registration into the systems students already use, such as university portals, student ID systems, medical student associations, and national electronic health records
Student-centered	Encouraging peer-led initiatives: (1) Support peer-led educational and research initiatives that rely on direct conversation between peers; and (2) Conferences and targeted campaigns for medical students
	Promoting direct interaction with living donors and organ recipients: Testimonies from living donors and transplant recipients, at conferences or university events
	Technological tools to sustain engagement and deepen understanding: (1) Interactive learning platforms; (2) Mobile applications; and (3) Virtual reality simulations of transplant procedures

HTO: Hellenic Transplant Organization; ID: Identification.