Academic schools in a medical university: the problem of preparing postgraduate students for professional educational activity

Academic schools, in which both research and educational activities are equally significant, play a vital role in the development of science and education. Their functioning requires a permanent institutional foundation in the form of higher education centers. Such schools play an important role in the development and improvement of education. They act as centers for intellectual growth and professional development of the pedagogical community, providing opportunities for the continuous enhancement of pedagogical competencies. The study aim is to define the theoretical and methodological foundations for preparing postgraduate students for professional educational activity. The research method involved an analysis of publications on preparing postgraduate students for professional and educational activity from the perspective of systemic approach. Academic schools in a medical university represent the primary scientific form and improving the educational process within the university aimed at solving current healthcare challenges. Scientific and pedagogical schools perform the function of reproducing scientific personnel and contribute to the development of the university’s educational environment.