The article presents the results of screening testing of clinical pharmacologists for effective communication skills as one of the key tools for implementing their work functions. The purpose of the testing was to assess the professional communication skills of clinical pharmacologists from different regions of the Russian Federation. To assess the skills of respondents, the test questionnaire “Assessment of communication skills according to A. A. Karelin” was used. It was found that the highest level of communication skills among respondents was among clinical pharmacologists with a medical category and an academic degree. It was lower among young clinical pharmacologists than in older age groups. The results obtained indicate the need to pay attention to the identified problem of interpersonal communication along the «doctor-to-doctor» line, as well as the introduction of additional educational programs for the training of young doctors.