The article discusses the possibilities and prospects for the use of digital communication technologies in the educational process. The possibilities of podcasting as a tool for professional communication and the formation of familiarity with authors’ professional competencies are described. Also discussed the usage of videohosting to create and distribute educational materials for professionals. The possibilities of using special software for digital online education are described
Basic information on podcasting and podcasts is given within the publication. Also we discuss the phenomenon of medical podcasting, especially in Russia, and give some links on leading medical podcasts. Being the authors of the first Russian podcast on pathology we share our experience on creating and starting the podcast, its evolution, aims, audience and basic topics. Future perspectives and routes for development of medical podcasting as well as its role in continuous medical education are also discussed.
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