On April 8, 2025, the Department of General Medical Practice held the practical part of the summative examination for Family Medicine (FM) intern doctors.

The examination was conducted by the department’s faculty members — Assistant Terekhovа T.I., Associate Professors Yurkovskaya O.A., Belyaeva T.M., Kamasheva G.T., Akhmetova V.T., Khismetova A.M., and Djarmukhаmetova A.S. — under the supervision of the Head of the Department, Dyusupova A.A. The exam was administered to 6th-year FM interns in the discipline of General Medical Practice, which includes six integrated subjects.

The Case-based Discussion (CbD) system is actively used as the format for the summative assessment. This method allows for an objective evaluation of students’ clinical reasoning, decision-making, and professional competencies through the discussion of specific clinical cases. Such an approach fosters the development of critical analysis, medical ethics, effective communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration — all of which are key elements of modern medical education.

CbD aligns directly with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 3 — “Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.” By improving the quality of training for future physicians, the CbD system contributes to the advancement of healthcare, early diagnosis of diseases, and more effective treatment. In turn, this strengthens the resilience of healthcare systems and reduces the global burden of disease.

Thus, the implementation of CbD in the Department of General Medical Practice as part of the summative examination is not only an effective educational tool but also a meaningful contribution to the achievement of global sustainable development goals.