Students defended their research projects

On March 4, 2026, the Center for Practical Skills of SKMA hosted the очередная defense of scientific projects by 6th-year General Practice (GP) interns in the discipline “Pediatric Diseases at the Primary Health Care Level.”
The event was attended by interns from five groups: IZHTO-19-25, IZHTO-20-25, IZHTO-21-25, IZHTO-22-25, and IZHTO-23-25, who presented the results of their project work completed within the framework of project-based learning. The organization of the scientific project defense was carried out by the academic supervisors: мaster of Medical Sciences R.A. Smetova, аssistant B.N. Baimuratova, and мaster of Medical Sciences A.K. Zhien.

The project topics were diverse and focused on current issues in child health protection, such as the impact of internet activity on children's lifestyles, identifying the prevalence of smoking among school students, determining risk factors for gastrointestinal diseases in children, proper nutrition in children, and others.
As part of the project implementation, the interns conducted surveys among students of general education schools in the city of Shymkent. The interns independently developed the questionnaires, carried out a review of domestic and international scientific literature, analyzed the collected data, and formulated conclusions and practical recommendations.

Special attention was paid to the assessment of behavioral, social, and medical factors influencing the health of the pediatric population. Each presentation was accompanied by slides, statistical data, and conclusions reflecting the practical significance of the conducted research.
After each presentation, the participants were asked questions, and an active discussion followed, during which the research results, their interpretation, and possible directions for further work were discussed.

Conducting such research not only contributes to the development of interns’ research skills but also fosters a sense of professional responsibility, as well as a commitment to continuous improvement and scientific inquiry. In addition, these activities enhance the interns’ readiness to implement preventive programs within the healthcare system.
The Department of “General Practice–2” expresses its gratitude to all participants for their active involvement, initiative, and creative approach.