Educational goals
The educational activities of the Department of Surgical Diseases at the Faculty of Medicine of Khoja Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University are aimed at developing future medical professionals’ theoretical knowledge, clinical reasoning, practical skills, and professional competencies.
The Department prioritizes integrating fundamental medical knowledge with clinical practice, applying modern teaching methods, strengthening students’ professional responsibility, and developing the skills required to ensure the quality of healthcare.
The main objectives of the educational process are to:
- Provide high-quality education in surgery and other clinical disciplines;
- Develop students’ clinical reasoning, diagnostic skills, and treatment decision-making abilities;
- Teach students to apply theoretical knowledge in practical settings;
- Develop medical ethics, professional responsibility, and effective patient communication skills;
- Increase interest in scientific research;
- Continuously improve educational quality and ensure continuity in professional training.
Courses Offered
The Department’s educational and methodological activities cover a range of fundamental and clinical disciplines within medical education programs.
Fundamental and Clinical Training Courses:
- Introduction to Medicine (Communication Skills);
- From Molecules to Cells (Communication Skills);
- General Surgery;
- Radiology;
- Obstetrics;
- Gynecology;
- Forensic Medicine;
- Anesthesiology and Intensive Care;
- Pediatric Surgery;
- Ophthalmology;
- Surgical Diseases;
- Otorhinolaryngology;
- Traumatology and Orthopedics;
- Urology.
These courses aim to deepen students’ understanding of pathological processes in the human body, develop their knowledge of disease diagnosis and treatment principles, and build the professional skills required for clinical practice.
Educational Achievements
The Department’s educational achievements are reflected in the outcomes of educational and methodological activities, students’ participation in scientific and professional events, their performance in subject Olympiads, and the professional development of academic staff.
One of the Department’s key priorities is to develop students’ research potential and support their participation in scientific conferences, subject Olympiads, and other academic events. These activities help future medical professionals deepen their professional knowledge, improve their practical skills, and strengthen their interest in scientific inquiry.
Efforts to improve the educational process include developing educational and methodological materials, updating teaching methods, advancing educational programs, and meeting established requirements for the assessment of educational quality.
The Department’s educational activities are aligned with the university’s strategic objectives for training medical professionals and are aimed at preparing highly competent, responsible, and qualified healthcare specialists.