Keyword: «factors of influence»

Forming judgements and opinions regarding the healthcare system of the Russian Federation among medical institute students is considered to be a relevant issue today. The attitude of the future medical representative is of great importance when choosing a field in order to succeed professionally and achieve high results. Undoubtedly, specifically during the study period he is contributed with forming opinion towards the healthcare system. As a result, the survey of students opinion should be done, the peculiarities of forming their opinions, influential factors and possibilities to correct the completely false views if there are any. The purpose of the study is to evaluate students judgements regarding work in medical field. Object and methods. In November 2022, a study was conducted at Smolensk State Medical University in groups of 30 people from the first, fourth and sixth years of the Faculty of Medicine and the first, third and fifth years of the Faculty of Dentistry and Pharmacology using methods of sociological survey and statistical analysis. Results. Students revealed the adequate assessment of the existing healthcare system which was based on their personal observation and analysis of first aid assistance with a slight prejudice concerning the field of interest. Findings. The main factors influencing the formation of opinions about the medical sphere are: reinforcing stereotypes about better quality of medical services in private medical institutions compared to public ones due to the large wage disparity; insufficient funding of medical educational institutions; average satisfaction with the quality of education received.