The authors of the article offer their understanding of the actual meanings of interactive lectures as the important component of the cloud-oriented learning environment of the medical university. We use different research methods for data collection: analysis and generalization of scientific sources to substantiate the theoretical research platform; modeling and research teaching method to determine the components of a lecture and clarify the conditions for conducting interactive lectures; sociometric analysis of the effectiveness of interaction within a small group to assess learning outcomes in different lecture formats. Two lecture formats (with elements of interactive media and interactive) while teaching of clinical disciplines in Donetsk National Medical University is described. The organizational and didactic conditions for conducting interactive lectures on clinical disciplines have been determined and characterized. The organizational conditions include educational resources and active elements of the Moodle educational platform: flexible & functional design of an interactive lecture; cognitive and motivational criteria of the effectiveness of an interactive lecture. It is concluded, that didactic principles of teaching (scientificity, the continuity of obtaining scientific knowledge and the formation of clinical experience, students’ activity and cognitive creative independence, interactivity) ensure the effectiveness of interactive lectures. It has been proven that inquiry-based learning and evidence-based medicine principles enhance the conversion of passive presentation of educational material into communication practices aimed at the development of clinical thinking in students. The authors came to the conclusion that tutoring provides the creation of an individual educational trajectory, contributes to the formation of social skills and professional reflection in the future neurologist.

The current state of the system of higher medical education is grounded on many factors including the growing volume of specialized information and the need to expand the level of students’ independent work as well as the conditions of certain restrictions independent of the educational system associated with quarantine measures, etc. This situation predetermines the model of blended learning and the search for both new and improvement of traditional methods and approaches for achieving a high-quality educational process, the purpose of which is to train a highly qualified future internship doctor. Relevant introduction of innovative methods along with the classic teaching “at the patient's bedside” both independently and together with the teacher is one of the motivating components for the student to master the discipline “Internal medicine”. There may be the following variants of interactive forms of learning: role play, work in small groups, case method, lesson-conference, creative tasks: thematic crosswords, quizzes; interactive video courses; methodology in the form “brainstorming”, “discussion”; research work), using different computer multimedia training programs, the department's website, electronic textbooks, online conferences, webinars and other high-tech tools. Of course, the model of distance learning introduced by higher education recently cannot replace traditional education, where the basic skills are formed in the field of practical improvement of the patient’s examination and treatment, but it can supplement it in the context of blended learning. In case of being properly applied and as a part of blended learning this model can really improve the interaction between a teacher and a student while preparing for the classroom lesson and during the student's independent work. In this case, the importance of independent theoretical training for a practical lesson becomes crucial with the growth of the motivational component in the conditions of organized interaction and control of academic performance making it possible to increase the volume of practical work with patients in the classroom. Conclusion. Using traditional, interactive and high-tech methods that complement each other in blended learning, the application of an integrated approach helps to improve the quality and effectiveness of education, expands the ability to form the experience of the student's creative and innovative activities which ultimately affects the future doctor’s competence