PREPARING MEDICAL STAFF FOR THE FUTURE: SOCIOLOGICAL MONITORING OF MEDICAL STUDENTS AT THE STAGE OF HIGHER PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
DOI: 10.22138/2500-0918-2026-23-1-142-165
Gaifullina R.F., Khaertdinova L.A., Galiullin A.N.,
Kiyasov A.P., Rizvanova F.F., Valeeva Ju.V.
Kazan Federal University, Kazan, Russia
Abstract. An analysis of the sociological characteristics of medical students that determine the development of their workforce potential, a study of the factors influencing applicants' choice of educational institution for higher education, an assessment of satisfaction with the educational process and facilities, as well as a study of the main challenges during their studies and the conditions that contribute to the formation of professional identity and career goals of young professionals, are particularly relevant. The aim of the study was to conduct sociological monitoring among medical students. Materials and methods. A survey of 2,010 medical students at the Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology of Kazan Federal University was conducted from 2020 to 2024 using Yandex Forms. The data obtained from Google Sheets was exported to Excel format, after which the database was digitally corrected and uploaded to the SPSS 25.0 statistical program, which was used for data analysis. Results. The study demonstrated a significant and sustained increase in demand for a medical degree from Kazan (Volga Region) Federal University, which increases applicants' confidence in the quality of their education and career prospects in the medical field. Conclusions. The Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology retains its graduates in the region, which is an important component in filling the healthcare personnel gap in the Republic of Tatarstan. Medical students demonstrate a high degree of career certainty, with the majority of medical students considering their future careers to be in the medical field.
Keywords: higher education, training of medical personnel, medical students, medical education, social well-being, professional and career goals, educational process at the university
There is no conflict of interest.
Contact information of the author responsible for correspondence:
Raushania F. Gaifullina
rushana78@mail.ru
Received 02.03.2026
For citation: Gaifullina R.F., Khaertdinova L.A., Galiullin A.N., Kiyasov A.P., Rizvanova F.F., Valeeva Ju.V. Preparing medical staff for the future: Sociological monitoring of medical students at the stage of higher professional education [Online] Vestn. Ural. Med. Akad. Nauki. = Journal of Ural Medical Academic Science. 2026, Vol. 23, no. 1, pp. 142–165. DOI: 10.22138/2500-0918-2026-23-1-142-165 (In Russ)
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,Autors
Raushania F. Gaifullina
Cand. sc. med., Associate Professor, Deputy Director for Additional and Postgraduate Education, Institute of Biology and Fundamental Medicine
e-mail: rushana78@mail.ru
ORCID ID: 0000-0002-0922-5850
Laysan A. Khaertdinova
Cand. sc. med., Associate Professor, Associate Professor at the Department of Preventive medicine, Institute of Biology and Fundamental Medicine
e-mail: khaertdinova@mail.ru
ORCID ID: 0000-0002-2721-9825
Afgat N. Galiullin
Dr. sc. med., Professor, Professor at the Department of Preventive medicine, Institute of Biology and Fundamental Medicine
e-mail: kybm@mail.ru
ORCID ID: 0000-0002-1294-4055
Andrey P. Kiyasov
Dr. sc. med., Professor, Head of Institute of Biology and Fundamental Medicine
e-mail: kiassov@mail.ru
ORCID ID: 0000-0003-4460-4140
Farida F. Rizvanova
Cand. sc. med., Associate Professor, Associate Professor at the Department of Internal Diseases, Institute of Biology and Fundamental Medicine
e-mail: frizvanova@gmail.com
ORCID ID: 0000-0001-6320-8034
Julia V. Valeeva
Cand. sc. med., Associate Professor, Associate Professor at the Department of Emergency Medicine and Simulation Medicine, Institute of Biology and Fundamental Medicine
e-mail: val_iulia@mail.ru
ORCID ID: 0000-0002-1029-4511
Kazan Federal University, Kazan, Russian Federation