Below is the full academic schedule used across Kazakh medical universities offering the General Medicine / MD (Доктор медицины) program.
Kazakhstan follows a 5- or 6-year integrated medical curriculum, depending on the university:
- 6-year MD (traditional, most common)
- 5-year accelerated MD (for high-achieving students in some universities)
This table reflects the standard 6-year MD program (360 ECTS) used at major institutions:
- Kazakh National Medical University (KazNMU – Almaty)
- Astana Medical University (AMU)
- Semey Medical University
- Karaganda Medical University
- South Kazakhstan Medical Academy (SKMA)
- West Kazakhstan Medical University
The curriculum is aligned with Bologna (ECTS) + WFME + national medical accreditation.
🇰🇿 FULL ACADEMIC SCHEDULE — KAZAKH MEDICAL UNIVERSITIES (MD – 6 YEARS / 360 ECTS)
📘 DETAILED 6-YEAR CURRICULUM TABLE (KAZAKHSTAN)
(Semester-by-semester, identical in structure across major universities)
| Year | Sem | Module Groups | Detailed Subjects / Components | Skills & Competencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sem 1 | Basic Biomedical Foundations | Anatomy I, Histology I, Biology, Chemistry, Biophysics, Medical Terminology, Latin | Dissection, microscopy, basic lab skills |
| Sem 2 | Basic Sciences II | Anatomy II, Histology II, Physiology I, Biochemistry I, Behavioral Sciences | Communication, scientific reasoning | |
| 2 | Sem 3 | Organ Structure & Function | Physiology II, Biochemistry II, Genetics, Immunology I, Embryology | Integrated biomedical understanding |
| Sem 4 | Preclinical Foundations | Microbiology I, Public Health I, Epidemiology (intro), Hygiene, First Aid | Early exposure to population health | |
| 3 | Sem 5 | Mechanisms of Disease I | General Pathology, Systemic Pathology, Microbiology II, Parasitology | Understanding disease origins |
| Sem 6 | Diagnostic & Early Clinical Skills | Pharmacology I–II, Pathophysiology, Radiology basics, Laboratory Diagnostics, Clinical Skills I | History taking, physical examination, OSCE-style training | |
| 4 | Sem 7 | Core Clinical Disciplines I | Internal Medicine I, General Surgery I, Neurology I, Psychiatry I, Dermatology | Bedside rounds, outpatient clinics |
| Sem 8 | Clinical Rotations (Organ Systems) | Pediatrics I, Obstetrics & Gynecology I, ENT, Ophthalmology, Infectious Diseases | Differential diagnosis, case presentations | |
| 5 | Sem 9 | Clinical Rotations II | Internal Medicine II, Surgery II, Orthopedics & Traumatology, Emergency Medicine, Anesthesiology & ICU | Procedural skills, acute care |
| Sem 10 | Specialized Clinical Modules | Cardiology, Pulmonology, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Hematology, Oncology, Family Medicine | Managing complex cases | |
| 6 | Sem 11 | Internship / Practical Year – Part I | Internal Medicine rotation, Surgery rotation, Pediatrics rotation | Hospital-based supervised practice |
| Sem 12 | Internship – Part II | OB/GYN, Emergency Medicine, Primary Care, Elective Rotations | Night shifts, semi-independent clinical work | |
| — | — | State Final Certification | Written + oral + practical clinical exam | Required for MD qualification |
🎓 AFTER COMPLETION
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Degree Awarded | Doctor of Medicine (MD / Доктор медицины) |
| Licensing Pathway | National Unified Medical Exam (KAZ-NLE) + internship completion |
| Residency Training | 2–4 years depending on specialty |
| International Recognition | WFME-accredited universities are eligible for USMLE, PLAB, etc. |
📝 Notes about Kazakhstan’s Medical Education Model
- Many universities are shifting toward competency-based modular education (similar to EU).
- Some institutions (KazNMU, AMU) offer English-medium MD programs.
- The curriculum includes more emphasis on hygiene, epidemiology, and public health, reflecting post-Soviet medical traditions.
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