Economic and social importance of residency for improving the quality of experts in the field of veterinary medicine

Relevance: In Russia, the issue of conducting an experiment on the implementation of educational programs of residency in veterinary medicine is being discussed. The purpose of the study is to determine the potential relevance of the residency program "Veterinary Medicine" among students of specialty 36.05.01 Veterinary Medicine.Methods. The survey method was used to conduct the study. The questionnaire was posted on the "Google forms" platform. The link to the questionnaire was distributed among students of the 1–5th year of the specialty 36.05.01 Veterinary Medicine through ads on social networks.Results. It was revealed that 40,7% of students of specialty Veterinary Medicine are considering admission to residency. The leading motives for continuing training in residency are: obtaining deeper knowledge and professional skills in the field of interest and increasing competitiveness in the labor market (to take a position of interest, etc.). According to respondents, the veterinary residency program should have a number of characteristics: free tuition; program of interest to students; mixed attendance mode; it is desirable that training would take place in the same city in which the training for specialist›s degree took place. The main reasons why students do not want to continue their studies in residency are: not seeing meaning in formal education at a university if there is an opportunity to study under flexible internship programs and special courses; the desire to try their hand at work; the need to earn a living. 