Abstract
An important problem of higher medical education remains high-quality training that meets the needs of practical healthcare.The purpose of the study is to assess the level of employer satisfaction with the quality of professional training of graduates of medical universities of the Republic of Kazakhstan.Methods. Employers of 115 medical healthcare organizations, employing 386 graduates of 2023, took part in the online survey. Of these, 140 are bachelor's degree graduates, 126 are internship graduates, and 120 are residency graduates.Results. Employers are generally satisfied with the level of training of graduates of medical universities of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Employers are mostly satisfied with the level of communication skills, and slightly less satisfied with theoretical training, among the skills of which the desire for new knowledge is most highlighted by employers. The training of practical skills requires improvement, especially the skills of mastering modern methods and technologies of diagnosis and treatment.Conclusions. Practice-oriented training of graduates ready for independent work with knowledge and practical application of modern methods of diagnosis and treatment requires further development.Key words: higher medical education, quality of education, employer satisfaction, professional training.