Interns took an educational tour of the «Olymp» laboratory

The professional training of future doctors is not limited to classroom lectures and textbooks. A thorough understanding of laboratory testing procedures is essential for developing clinical reasoning and making accurate diagnoses.

For this purpose, the Department of Family Medicine at SKMA organized an educational visit to the modern OLIMP Medical Laboratory for medical interns from groups ITQ–08-26, ITQ–10-26, and ITQ–11-26. During the visit, the interns learned about the various stages of laboratory testing and observed the operation of modern analyzers and the process of microscopic examination firsthand.

The practical knowledge gained during the visit was integrated into the subject currently being studied and reinforced by an informative lecture on evaluating laboratory findings in patients with pulmonary diseases. The lecture provided a comprehensive discussion of the investigations used in lung diseases, the role of blood and sputum tests in differential diagnosis, as well as the cost, accessibility, and clinical significance of these investigations.

The visit enabled the interns to connect their theoretical knowledge with real clinical situations and gain a deeper understanding of the importance of laboratory diagnostics in medicine. Such practical sessions, organized with the support of the department, undoubtedly broaden the professional outlook of future specialists and strengthen their sense of responsibility for patient health.