On April 8, 2025, the Department of General Medical Practice held the practical part of the summative exam for Family Medicine resident doctors. The exam was conducted by faculty members — Assistant Terekhova T.I., Associate Professors Yurkovskaya O.A., Belyaeva T.M., Kamasheva G.T., Akhmetova V.T., Khismetova A.M., and Zharmukhmetova A.S., under the guidance of the Head of the Department, Dyusupova A.A. The examination covered the course in General Medical Practice, which includes six disciplines.

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

CbD is closely aligned 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 medical education and training for future physicians, the CbD system contributes to better healthcare delivery, early diagnosis, 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 at 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 achieving the global Sustainable Development Goals.