A System of Continuous Improvement of Professional Knowledge and Skills of Medical Workers

Background. Continuous improvement of professional knowledge and skills has become an integral necessity in modern healthcare. The high demand for qualified medical specialists and a significant level of responsibility to patients require medical and pharmaceutical workers to constantly develop their professional competencies. Purpose. To conduct a review of regulatory legal documents, a review of the literature on continuing medical education of healthcare workers and to identify different opinions about its implementation in the professional training of medical workers. Materials and Methods. We chose a method for collecting and analyzing published information on the use of continuing medical education in the system of professional training of medical specialists. Results. The article presents an overview of regulatory legal documents, a review of the literature on the organization of continuing education of medical professionals, as well as the amount of necessary training in educational organizations. Conclusion. The introduction and development of a system of continuing medical education in Russia plays a significant role in maintaining a high level of professionalism and healthcare quality. This system allows medical professionals to constantly update their knowledge and skills, adapt to changes in medical practice and improve their professional competence.