TRADITIONS, ACHIEVEMENTS, PROSPECTS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PEDIATRICS AND CHILDREN'S CARDIOLOGY OF THE NWSMU NAMED AFTER I.I. MECHNIKOV. ON THE 120th ANNIVERSARY OF THE DEPARTMENT'S ESTABLISHMENT

Abstract

The article describes the 120-year history of the creation and development of the Department of Pediatrics and Pediatric Cardiology North-Western State Medical University named after I.I. Mechnikov. The historical aspects of the formation of pediatrics and pediatric cardiology are refl ected through the activities of the heads of departments. It is noted that the practical orientation of all employees of the department is of particular value, and knowledge of the needs and requirements of practical healthcare contributes to the formation of the scientific direction of the department. Only the close relationship between the department and clinical bases provides the opportunity to integrate educational, clinical, scientifi c and innovative activities as a single pediatric
school, so necessary for the development of domestic healthcare.