Foreign languages in professional training of research students

The paper discusses foreign language contribution to postgraduate research training. The objective is to review and summarize the academic practice of foreign languages as basic and elective courses in professional training of medical research students. The authors have focused on the significance of languages and communication skills for academic cooperation, for publications in international journals and for using foreign languages as a classroom instructor. The experience of VSMU Foreign Languages Department has proven efficacy of conferences in foreign languages as an extracurricular activity for medical research students.