Theoretical foundations for the development of media competence in preparing students for professional activities

The widespread introduction of information technology achievements in modern medical institutions proves that the method of obtaining electronic information is much more convenient than the method of obtaining printed information. The number of database users is increasing every day, as access to the information space and methods of obtaining information become easier. Today, scientific and technical information institutions, scientific and educational groups, editorial offices of publishing houses and magazines, organizations using the Internet, archives, museums, and scientific researchers have a wide range of electronic databases. In this regard, it is shown that it is extremely important to consider the problems and prospects of introducing information technologies into the medical education system. It defined the main goal of developing the media competence of specialists by developing the media competence of specialists, creating the necessary pedagogical conditions to ensure their professional and personal development, determining their psychological and pedagogical state, and developing a mechanism for monitoring and assessing their quality.