The Path of Responsibility for Future Doctors: A Culture of HIV Prevention

Within the walls of the Center for Perinatology and Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, a vibrant and meaningful event brought together 4th-year students of the «School of General Medicine» and obstetrics-gynecology interns. The event was organized by the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology with a course in Clinical Genetics, under the leadership of the Head of the Department, S.S. Issenova. The preparation and implementation also involved Associate Professor R.S. Skakova, Professor Assistants B.K. Kabyl and D.D. Sultanmuratova, as well as Assistants A.M. Zharas and V.D. Kim.

Today, as HIV prevention remains one of the key priorities in public health, it is especially important for future physicians to possess the knowledge and skills necessary not only to recognize risks but also to build effective communication with patients. These very tasks shaped the foundation of the meeting, which became a platform for open dialogue on contemporary challenges and the professional responsibility of a doctor.

The instructors presented the students and interns with updated data on HIV prevalence, evolving prevention strategies, and the importance of early diagnosis. Special attention was given to the management of pregnant women and measures to prevent vertical transmission of HIV — topics that demand the utmost attentiveness from obstetrician-gynecologists, as well as proficiency in clinical protocols and sensitive yet confident communication with patients.

The atmosphere of the event encouraged active participation rather than passive listening. Questions, discussion of clinical cases, and reflections on practical difficulties transformed the meeting into a dynamic professional conversation.

To reinforce the acquired knowledge, the organizers conducted a final test. This format allowed each participant to evaluate their understanding, while the most engaged and successful attendees received commemorative gifts.

The event clearly demonstrated: young people show a strong interest in HIV prevention, and an even stronger commitment to personal and professional responsibility. The Department plans to continue this series of educational meetings, as they help shape future specialists who are ready to confidently address the challenges of modern medicine.