An Event Dedicated to Academic Integrity and Ethics Was Held at the Department of Family Medicine

Dinara Sabyrzhanovna Narzullayeva, a lecturer at the Department of Family Medicine of the South Kazakhstan Medical Academy, organized an “Integrity Hour” event for students of groups ІТҚ-08-26, ІТО-12-26, and РКҚ-01-25. The purpose of the event was to improve students’ legal literacy, explain the principles of academic integrity, foster an anti-corruption culture, and strengthen their responsibility for complying with internal regulations.
During the event, Professor Spandiyar Baizhigitovich Bekzhigitov of the department delivered a speech emphasizing the importance of academic integrity, fostering an anti-corruption culture, personal responsibility, and adherence to the principles of professional ethics. The professor encouraged students to uphold honesty and fairness throughout their studies and to maintain high moral values in their future professional practice.
During the meeting, the key requirements of the Academic Integrity Code were presented, and the importance of honesty, fairness, responsibility, mutual respect, and trust in obtaining a high-quality education was explained. It was emphasized that plagiarism, cheating, providing false information, and using unauthorized materials during assessments constitute violations of academic integrity.
The negative impact of corruption on society and the quality of education was also discussed. Students were informed that giving or accepting bribes, offering unlawful rewards, and using official authority for personal benefit are strictly prohibited.
Students were also reminded of the importance of attending classes responsibly, completing assignments on time, and complying with professional and ethical standards, safety requirements, and internal regulations.
The event included a question-and-answer session and an exchange of views, during which students received answers to their questions. In conclusion, it was emphasized that honesty and responsibility are essential values both in the educational process and in future professional practice.