Chair of «Basics of medicine»

Department History

The Department of “Fundamentals of Medicine” was founded in 2019. From its inception, it has integrated both theoretical and clinical disciplines. The department teaches 1st to 3rd-year students courses such as “Introduction to Clinical Practice,” “Psychology,” “Fundamentals of Medical Practice and Communication Skills,” “Clinical Medicine,” and “Practical Skills Development in the Simulation Center.”

Objectives

The department plans, organizes, and implements educational, methodological, clinical, and educational work; conducts current, midterm, and final student assessments; and carries out research activities and the integration of innovative educational technologies.

Key Areas of Activity

Developing teaching materials, standard programs, and state educational standards projects;

Equipping students with knowledge, skills, and competencies in psychology, medical psychology, and healthcare communication;

Participating in social initiatives and scientific research;

Developing the department’s strategic directions and specialties;

Strengthening external cooperation with employers and educational authorities;

Enhancing internal quality assurance mechanisms for professional training;

Delivering all types of classes across different learning formats;

Maintaining electronic academic performance journals in line with teaching loads;

Conducting regular departmental meetings on teaching, clinical, and research topics;

Organizing academic and industrial internships for students;

Providing comprehensive methodological and organizational support for the educational process.

Department Achievements:

•A.D. Karkabaeva — Winner in the category “Best Clinical Discipline Lecturer” (2011)

•L.E. Taizhanova — Winner in the category “Best Clinical Discipline Lecturer” (2015)

•G.S. Kuanishbayeva — Winner in the category “Best Theoretical Discipline Lecturer” (2017)

•M.B. Satybaldina — Winner in the category “Best Lecturer of Theoretical Disciplines” (2017)

Acknowledgments and Awards:

•        A.D. Karkabaeva — Honored with the title “Best in the Healthcare Sector” (2024)

•        L.E. Taizhanova — Awarded the title “Honored Educator of Kazakhstan”

•        G.S. Kuanishbayeva and Zh.Sh. Shakei — Recipients of Letters of Appreciation from the Rector of NJSC “Medical University of Astana” (2022, 2024)

Student Achievements:

Students of the department actively participate each year in national and international student Olympiads and conferences, demonstrating a high level of knowledge and training.

At the International Student Olympiad in Basic Medical Sciences held at KazNMU named after S.D. Asfendiyarov, students of the “Fundamentals of Medicine” department won 7 prize places:

Section: “Normal Physiology” (Kazakh language):

•        1st Place — D. Beisenbai (Scientific Advisor — M.B. Satybaldina)

•        2nd Place — Zhansaya Aldabergen (Scientific Advisor — M.B. Satybaldina)

•        2nd Place — Keremet Tleubai (Scientific Advisor — M.B. Satybaldina)

•        3rd Place — A. Kunkabaeva (Scientific Advisor — M.B. Satybaldina)

•        3rd Place — B. Amangeldiev (Scientific Advisor — M.B. Satybaldina)

Section: “Immunology” (Russian language):

          •        2nd Place — A. Rakhmet (Scientific Advisor — M.B. Satybaldina)

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