IV International Olympiad in Surgical Disciplines

The IV International Olympiad in Surgical Disciplines was held at South Kazakhstan Medical Academy. This international academic competition brought together future surgeons and young researchers, providing them with an opportunity to deepen their professional knowledge, exchange experience, and enhance their practical skills.

The opening ceremony featured speeches by Bekaydar Nurmashev, Vice-Rector for Clinical Affairs; Nurlan Aukenov, Vice-Rector for Research and Strategic Development; and Erbol Salim, Vice-Rector for Educational Affairs and Social Issues. They expressed their gratitude to the guests and participants arriving from near and far abroad, wished all competing teams success, and emphasized the significant contribution of such international events to the advancement of medical science and education.

During the opening ceremony, the participating teams from Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and medical universities from various regions of Kazakhstan were introduced.

Over the three days of the Olympiad, young surgeons will demonstrate their theoretical knowledge and practical skills by completing challenging professional tasks. A total of 14 teams will compete across 14 contests.