[Exploration and practice of ideological and political education integration in the "One Core, Two Integrations"...

As a core course in preventive medicine, epidemiology contains abundant resources for ideological and political education. However, current teaching practices still face challenges such as fragmented exploration of ideological and political elements and awkward integration methods. Grounded in the fundamental mission of moral education and talent cultivation, this study focused on the distinctive characteristics of epidemiology and developed the "One Core, Two Integrations" teaching model for ideological and political education for preventive medicine students. This model crystallized the distinctive core educational philosophy: "Tracing Etiologies, Pursuing Truth; Safeguarding Health, Being Pioneers". It promoted the deep integration of professional knowledge instruction with scientific worldviews and methodologies, as well as of professional case analysis with professional ethics and social responsibility. Complementary efforts included five systematic teaching resource developments: syllabus optimization, case database construction, online course development, expanded resource integration, and standardized lesson plan compilation. A three-stage teaching implementation process-"pre-class guidance, in-class deepening, and post-class extension"-was established and put into practice. The research culminated in a systematic, actionable teaching framework for integrating ideological and political education into epidemiology courses. Its practical application has effectively promoted the coordinated development of students' professional competencies and ethical standards, thus achieving a mutually reinforcing relationship between curriculum development and disciplinary advancement. This framework provides a referenceable model for deepening the integration of ideological education with specialized instruction in epidemiology and related medical disciplines. It holds significant practical value for strengthening the value orientation in public health talent cultivation and advancing the implementation of the Healthy China strategy.