Developing professional skills of medical students based on interdisciplinary connections

The article provides an analysis of modern education, which is a continuous process in which upbringing, training, and self-training are organically intertwined. Such dynamics are due to the fact that in the modern world it is important not only to develop the necessary competencies, but also to show a willingness to adapt to the changing realities of life. These processes are especially clearly seen in medical education. The training of future doctors at a medical university is associated with many disciplines (chemistry, biology, physics, mathematics, etc.); however, the main subject that best prepares a future doctor for their practice is the Russian language. The relevance of this article is expressed in the fact that modern students, no matter what specialty they choose, should be characterized by such qualities as morality, spiritual wealth, a sense of duty, as the great Russian writer of the late 19th – early 20th centuries Anton Chekhov: “Everything about a person should be beautiful: his face, his clothes, his soul, his thoughts...” 2025 marks the 165th anniversary of Chekhov’s birth. A physician by education, Chekhov left behind many works in his artistic legacy, the characters of which are doctors. Chekhov’s stories provide a comprehensive analysis of the illnesses of his characters (“Surgery”, “Ionych”, “The Man in a Case”, “The Wolf”, “Belated Flowers”, etc.). The article examines the interdisciplinary connections between the Russian language, Russian literature and medicine; the role of Chekhov’s works on medical topics in the professional training of future doctors is explored. The relevance of Chekhov’s work is pointed out, especially in the professional development of future doctors. Various types of classes (lectures, seminars, club work, participation in student conferences, etc.) enrich modern students both spiritually and professionally. Independent reading of these works not only influences young people’s understanding of their choice of future specialty, but also develops their speech skills, enriches their vocabulary, and develops analytical thinking. This material is of great importance for the spiritual and civic education of the young generation of doctors. The material of the article shows the enduring value of the spiritual heritage of the great Russian writer, which does not lose its relevance today.

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