On September 2, 2024, the Department of "Surgery, Otorhinolaryngology, and Urology" was established at the South Kazakhstan Medical Academy. The department’s goal is to contribute to the cooperation of Turkic-speaking countries by providing competitive and high-quality education in accordance with international standards to the youth of the world — youth who meet the modern requirements of science and education, possess a high level of national spiritual consciousness, feel a sense of responsibility to society, and understand the importance of cooperation and respect for human rights. The department's scientific potential is 46.6%, including: 1 Associate Professor, 8 Candidates of Medical Sciences, 1 PhD. The department offers residency training programs in the following specialties: 7R01128 Otorhinolaryngology (Adults, Pediatrics) 7R01126 Urology and Andrology (Adults, Pediatrics) The department's practical training bases include: Regional Clinical Hospital “Dau-Med” Clinic “Uro-Med” Clinic Regional Children's Clinical Hospital Shymkent City Hospital No. 1