Ualikhanov University Medical Interns Rank Among Top 5 at International Medical Olympiad!

Medical interns from Ualikhanov University’s Higher School of Medicine achieved an impressive result at the Medicine of the Future 2026 International Olympiad in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, which brought together 102 teams from 26 countries.

The competition challenged aspiring doctors to demonstrate their clinical knowledge, practical skills, and problem-solving abilities through hands-on assessments and real-world medical scenarios across various specialties.

The Ualikhanov University team placed among the top five in the FLS Peg Transfer category, demonstrating their precision and technical skills in performing laparoscopic surgical tasks.

Representing the university were sixth-year medical interns Asan Baltabayev, Asset Yesenzholov, Asyltas Kendirbayeva, Zhandos Tailakov, and Ayana Serikova, under the guidance of Assel Shaizadayeva, Head of the Simulation Center.

The team received certificates of participation, letters of appreciation, and a $3,000 cash prize.

This achievement highlights the importance of hands-on medical training at Ualikhanov University. Through advanced simulation technologies, students develop essential clinical skills and gain practical experience that prepares them for their future careers in healthcare.

Congratulations to our medical interns and their mentor on this outstanding achievement! We wish them continued success and many more milestones ahead!