“Hour of integrity” event held

Assistants of the Department of Family Medicine of South Kazakhstan Medical Academy, Kulzira Kenesovna Salkhozhayeva and Dildora Damirovna Yeshimbetova, conducted an “Hour of Integrity” event for students of groups ITQ-10-26, ITQ-11-26, ITO-13-26, and ITO-14-26.
The event was aimed at improving students’ legal literacy, explaining the principles of academic integrity, fostering an anti-corruption culture, and strengthening students’ responsibility for complying with the educational institution’s internal regulations.

During the event, the students were introduced to the main provisions of the Academic Integrity Code. It was emphasized that academic integrity is an essential prerequisite for receiving a high-quality education. The importance of honesty, responsibility, fairness, mutual respect, and trust in the educational process was explained. The students were also informed that plagiarism, cheating, providing false information, and using unauthorized materials or devices during examinations and other forms of assessment constitute violations of academic integrity requirements.
An awareness-raising session on the institution’s anti-corruption policy was also conducted. The negative impact of corruption on social development, the quality of education, and citizens’ rights was discussed. The students were informed that giving or accepting bribes, offering unlawful rewards, and using official authority for personal gain are unacceptable. They were also advised to report any suspected corruption-related offences to the responsible officials or competent authorities in accordance with the established procedures.

During the meeting, the main requirements of the standards currently in force at the educational institution were also discussed. The students were informed of the importance of attending classes responsibly, completing assignments within the specified deadlines, complying with professional and ethical standards, and maintaining respectful relationships with teachers and fellow students.
In addition, the students were familiarized with the educational institution’s internal regulations. Particular attention was paid to punctuality, avoiding unexcused absences, taking proper care of institutional property, complying with safety requirements, observing ethical standards in public places, and following the established rules of conduct within the academic building. Information was also provided regarding the disciplinary measures that may be applied in the event of violations of the internal regulations.

The event continued in a question-and-answer and discussion format. The students asked questions regarding academic integrity, corruption prevention, and internal regulations and received appropriate answers. Situations that may arise in the course of everyday learning were discussed, along with ways to resolve them in accordance with legal requirements and ethical standards.
At the conclusion of the “Hour of Integrity” event, the students were reminded that honesty and responsibility are important values not only in the educational process but also in their future professional activities. It was emphasized that every student is required to comply with academic integrity standards, anti-corruption principles, and the institution’s internal regulations.