From June 16 to 27, 2025, 4th-year students of the Faculty of Pharmacy of South Kazakhstan Medical Academy (SKMA) are undergoing an industrial internship at the I.K. Akhunbaev Kyrgyz State Medical Academy.
The internship is supervised by Dr. Klara Zholbarysovna Shertaeva, Professor and Head of the Department of Pharmaceutical Organization and Management.
Internship Goals:
• To familiarize students with the organization of pharmaceutical services in the Kyrgyz Republic;
• To study the work of pharmacies and wholesale warehouses, including documentation, accounting, drug sales, and merchandising practices;
• To exchange experiences regarding the storage and dispensing of medicines, including controlled substances.
Internship Sites:
• Pharmacies “Neman 25” and “Neman 91”
• Wholesale warehouse of LLC “Neman Pharm”
The internship began with an official meeting with the Rector of KSMA, Dr. I.K. Kudaybergenova. In her welcome address, she emphasized the importance of inter-institutional cooperation and wished the students a productive internship, new knowledge, and valuable professional experiences. At the end of the meeting, participants received memorable branded gifts from the academy.
This internship marks an important step in the professional development of future pharmacists and contributes to strengthening academic cooperation and experience sharing in the field of pharmaceutical practice.