[Several aspects of improvement in the training of surgeons at medical institutes]

This paper summarizes the experience gained in the training of surgery specialists at a medical institute and determines the main shortcomings of undergraduate and postgraduate specialization. A sociological survey carried out in the groups of subinterns indicated low effectiveness of preinstitute and intrainstitute professional orientation. Great emphasis is being placed on increasing the quality of training on fundamental sciences and preclinical disciplines. A positive appreciation is being given to the long application of the unified methodological system of specialists training, the use of the syndrome method of training at the graduate year, which is based on maximum activation of clinical thinking, motivated approach to the development of practical knowledge and skills. The important role of continuity in the training of surgeons in the subinternship and internship is stressed.