Language training is a necessary component of a doctor's professional competence (to the anniversary of the language training department)

One of the most important conditions for training a specialist in any field of work is his/her language training, the level of which largely determines the quality of education and the effectiveness of further professional activity. Knowledge of professional terminology allows you to successfully master educational subjects, knowledge of a foreign language expands access to information resources, which contributes to the professional growth of the specialist. The Dnepropetrovsk Medical Academy has always paid great attention to the formation of language competence of students. This year, the language training department celebrates its 90th anniversary, and this article outlines the history of the department, the main areas of work, successes and achievements, goals and future prospects, presents a talented team of teachers-philologists, changing over time, but always remaining purposeful, creative and inspired.