INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC AND METHODICAL CONFERENCE «MODERN EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES IN MEDICINE AND PHARMACY: CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS»

On April 25, 2025, South Kazakhstan Medical Academy JSC together with the Republican Educational and Methodological Council in the field of training - Healthcare held an international scientific and methodological conference on the topic: "Modern educational technologies in medicine and pharmacy: challenges and prospects".
The purpose of the conference is to discuss current trends and innovations in the field of medical and pharmaceutical education, to analyze the prospects and opportunities for the introduction of new educational technologies. The event will examine the impact of digital tools, interactive teaching methods, simulation technologies and other innovations on the training of medical and pharmaceutical specialists, as well as discuss ways to improve the quality of education in these areas for graduates to successfully adapt to the rapidly changing conditions of healthcare and pharmaceutical practice.

Welcoming remarks to the conference participants were made by: Rector of JSC SKMA Seitzhanova Zh.S., Vice-rector for Academic Affairs Anartayeva M.U., Deputy Chairman of the Republican Educational and Methodological Council for Healthcare Imasheva B.S., Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy, Head of the Department of Pharmacognosy with the course fundamentals of Botany and Phytotherapy of Bashkir State Medical University, doctor of pharmaceutical sciences, Professor Kudashkina N.V., Vice-rector for Research and Innovation of the Tashkent Pediatric Medical Institute, MD, Professor Gulyamov S.S.

At the conference, an agreement signed with Bashkir State Medical University on the implementation of joint educational programs.

Conference participants: India, Ooty, TIFAC Center for Medicinal Plants at JSS College of Pharmacy; Russia, I. M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University; Russia, Bashkir State Medical University; Russia, St. Petersburg State Chemical and Pharmaceutical University; Russia, Pyatigorsk Medical and Pharmaceutical Institute; Russia, Izhevsk State Medical Academy; Uzbekistan, Tashkent Medical Academy; Uzbekistan, Tashkent Pharmaceutical Institute; Uzbekistan, Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research; Uzbekistan, Samarkand State Medical University; Uzbekistan, Ferghana Medical Institute of Public Health; S.D. Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University; Astana Medical University; Karagandy Medical University; Khoja Ahmed Yasawi International Kazakh-Turkish University; Semipalatinsk Medical University; Shymkent, "Higher Medical College"; South Kazakhstan Medical Academy.

During the conference, reports heard in the following sections: 
The plenary section.
Section №1 ‘The role of general education disciplines in the formation of Soft-skills’
Section №2 ‘Digital educational environment and project-oriented learning’
Section №3 ‘The future of pharmaceutical education: integration of science, technology and practice’
Section №4 ‘Integrated medical education: innovations and practical application’
Section №5 ‘Clinical training: from simulation to real practice’

Following the results of the International Scientific and Methodological Conference, a resolution adopted.

RESOLUTION

1. To carry out systematic work to improve the quality of medical and pharmaceutical education, taking into account the global challenges of our time.
2. Apply innovative educational technologies, including simulation training, digital tools, elements of augmented and virtual reality to form practice-oriented competencies.
3. To develop the digital transformation of education, in particular: 
 - the introduction of digital technologies into the educational process to improve the effectiveness of educational programs; 
 - creation and development of online courses for teaching, supporting students in the educational process and adapting to their needs.
4. Strengthen the integration of education, science and practice in order to form competent specialists who are able to adapt to modern healthcare.
5. To develop international cooperation in the field of medical and pharmaceutical education, promote academic mobility of students and teachers, and implement joint educational projects and programs.
6. To develop an interdisciplinary focus in educational programs and in teaching. 
7. To increase the potential of the teaching staff in modern pedagogical technologies, including simulation technologies, the use of AI in the educational process.

The best reports of the conference awarded with diplomas and memorable gifts.