Academic Integrity and Anti-Corruption Culture

On September 30, 2026, the Department of Pediatrics-1 at South Kazakhstan Medical Academy (SKMA) held an educational session entitled “Academic Integrity and Anti-Corruption Culture” in accordance with the approved work plan. The event was attended by the department’s students and conducted under the supervision of K. M. Narmanov, who is responsible for educational activities.
During the tutorial session, the fundamental principles of academic integrity, the importance of honesty and fairness in the educational process, the academic responsibility of learners, the prevention of corruption-related offenses, and adherence to professional ethics in the medical field were discussed comprehensively. Particular attention was paid to the importance of upholding honesty, fairness, responsibility, and moral values in the professional activities of future physicians.
During the event, intern doctors shared their opinions on the topic and exchanged views on ways to uphold the principles of academic integrity. The participants emphasized that academic integrity contributes to obtaining quality education, developing professional competencies, and training qualified and responsible medical professionals with high moral and ethical standards.
At the conclusion of the tutorial session, the intern doctors were informed of the importance of adhering to academic integrity standards in their daily educational activities and future professional practice, taking responsibility for their actions, and upholding the principles of honesty and fairness.
The event was organized in accordance with the department’s work plan and was informative and productive. The activities conducted helped broaden the intern doctors’ understanding of academic integrity, foster an anti-corruption mindset, and strengthen their sense of responsibility for compliance with professional ethical standards.