Regional championship of "Young professionals" (Worldskills Russia) has started today on the basis of Kazan State Medical College. First Deputy Health Minister Sergey Osipov took part in the opening ceremony. There are several competencies: "Health and social care", "Medical & Laboratory analysis", "Pharmacy", "Dental orthopedic". Participants from 10 medical colleges and schools take part in the regional championship. The competition is held for the fifth time.