[Ways of improving preparing research and teaching personnel and clinicians in urology in the Russian Federation]. / Puti sovershentstovaniia podgotovki nauchnykh, nauchno-pedagogicheskikh i prakticheskikh kadrov urolov v Rossiiskoi Federatsii.

The article covers basic principles of urologists' and researchers' training for state healthcare system. The role of a student research group in proper students selection for further special education in urology is pointed out. The article contains a plan of training in clinical residency including theoretical basis of urology and allied fields, diagnostic tools and practical skills, especially in urgent cases. The principles of postgraduate research personnel training in the field of urology are highlighted also. Special attention is paid to regional specialists training. The residents in surgery are preferred for further training in urology.