The CAOS team of KazNMU won 2nd place at the international “Virtuosos of Medicine” Olympiad in Tashkent

On November 27, the International Olympiad in Practical Skills, titled «Virtuosos of Medicine,» took place at Tashkent State Medical University. Our CAOS team distinguished itself by representing the university superbly and secured second place overall among 22 teams from medical universities across Central Asia.

Participating teams:

1. Tashkent State Medical University, Uzbekistan
2. Astana Medical University, Kazakhstan
3. South Kazakhstan Medical Academy, Kazakhstan
4. Kyrgyz State Medical Academy named after I.K. Akhunbaev, Kyrgyzstan
5. Tajik State Medical University, Tajikistan
6. Osh State University, Kyrgyzstan
7. Andijan State Medical Institute (ASMI)
8. Fergana Medical Institute of Public Health
9. Samarkand State Medical University (SSMU)
10. Bukhara State Medical Institute (BSMI)
11. Karakalpak Medical Institute (KMI)
12. Military Medical Institute of the Armed Forces (MMI AF)
13. Urgench State Medical Institute (USMI)
14. Navoi State University
15. Central Asian Medical University
16. Tashkent International Chemical University
17. European Medical University
18. Asian International University
19. Zarmed University
20. Tashkent State Medical University, Termez branch
21. Tashkent State Medical University, Chirchik branch
22. S.D. Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University

KazNMU CAOS team members:

1. Tastemir Zere — 4th-year Medicine student (captain);
2. Mustafa Karimov — 4th-year Medicine student;
3. Yrysgul Mulbaeva — 6th-year General Medicine student;
4. Fariza Saurbaeva — 6th-year General Medicine student;
5. Dinara Musina — 6th-year General Medicine student;
6. Inzhumarzhan Jidebaeva — 4th-year Medicine student;
7. Aziza Tashenova — Third-year Medicine;
8. Mikhail Vasiliev — Seventh-year Pediatrics;
9. Altynai Umurbekova — Fifth-year Pediatrics;
10. Kaliya Dzhuvanysheva — Fifth-year International Faculty.

Supervisor: Kulmira Belgozhaevna Abdykerimova, Associate Professor, Department of General Surgery and Topographic Anatomy.

The Olympiad comprised 10 sections that covered essential areas of practical medicine. Our students showcased a high level of expertise and excellence, earning awards in several of these sections:

• Pediatrics — 1st place

Mikhail Vasiliev (Pediatrics, 7th year)

• Pathological Medicine — 1st place

Mustafa Karimov (Medicine, 4th year)

• Fundamental Medicine — 2nd place

Aziza Tashenova (Medicine, 3rd year)

• Internal Medicine — 2nd place

Zere Tastemir (Medicine, 4th year)

• Emergency Care — 2nd place

Altynay Umurbekova (Pediatrics, 5th year)

• Reproductive Health — 3rd place

Dinara Musina (Medical Medicine, 6th year)

• ENT and Ophthalmology — 3rd place

Fariza Saurbaeva (Medical Medicine, 6th year)

The Olympiad brought together students from diverse medical disciplines, offering a valuable opportunity to compete in a dynamic and challenging environment that closely simulated real clinical situations. Participants were evaluated in areas such as emergency medical care, resuscitation, surgical techniques, clinical scenario analysis, and communication skills. Throughout the assessment, experts meticulously analyzed the participants’ clinical reasoning and practical competencies, providing objective and professional feedback that fosters growth and excellence.

We take pride in our CAOS team’s achievements and remain committed to advancing our university’s standing in the international arena of medical education.