Latin language and medical terminology in the general system of physician training

Abstract

The article is devoted to the main problem of Higher medical educational institutions – preparing of future physicians and the place of general theoretical disciplines, partly Latin language and medical terminology, in it. The main task of Latin language and medical terminology course in basic professional terminological preparing is described here, in particular, the ability to competently use Latin (Greek) origin medical terms in future medical practice. Special attention is paid to description of the discipline and its significance for professional activities. The material of article is based on many years Latin teachers experience and their wish to share it with the colleаgues and students.