Abstract
The article is devoted to one of the most interesting and important modern trends in medical education — simulation training. The main historical milestones in the development of medical simulators are discussed. The main proven advantages of using simulators in the training of medical specialists in various areas are briefly highlighted and some controversial aspects of their use are shown. An overview of the main classifications of modern simulators is presented. The main provisions on training simulation centers and simulation equipment that saturate them are formulated.