Аннотация:The objective of this study was to examine the challenges
and contradictions related to the digitalization of English
language teaching in medical universities, particularly in
terms of forming communicative competence. An integrative scientific approach was utilized, combining theoretical analysis of scientific literature, a statistical experiment
using digital Excel tools, and a Google questionnaire. The
study analyzed current trends and contradictions arising
from the use of digital multimedia technologies in English
language education. It clarified the characteristics and organizational conditions necessary for effective informational and English language education of future physicians
through digital technologies. Different approaches to organizing English language education for future doctors
were examined, along with the objective reasons for the
differentiation of readiness levels in using digital technologies. The results of the study led to the conclusion that
students simultaneously poorly understand the essence of
communicative competence, but at the same time believe
that their external evaluation by teachers is high. At the
same time, almost all of the respondents could not explain the reasons influencing the decrease in self-esteem
of their communicative competence. Another problem is
the fact that more than 70% of students do not associate
the formation of communicative competence with communicative culture.