Abstract
Aim . To assess the current status and identify prospects for harmonizing the training of general practitioners (GP) (family physicians (FP)) in individual members of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) to improve the quality of primary health care (PHC). Material and methods . The study data was collected and analyzed in 2025 by researchers from leading medical universities in the CIS member states as part of the international research project GP-FP using specially developed questionnaires. Research methods included statistical, analytical, and contextual comparison. Results . An analysis of regulatory data regarding GP-FP training revealed similar models of managing PHC as the foundation of the entire healthcare system, the systematic GP-FP implementation, and the use of the territorial-district principle, as well as some differences. A comparison of country data on educational and professional standards and residency training programs revealed convergence across most parameters. The country data is systematized and presented in tabular format. Conclusion . The significant similarities and some differences in the training and professional activities of GP-FP highlight the potential for harmonizing programs, requirements, and the regulatory framework for training these specialists across the CIS and, accordingly, outlined areas for further research.