Educational Program

Training of a competitive, qualified psychiatrist with professional knowledge and skills in the diagnosis, treatment of children, adolescents and adults with mental illness in accordance with the principles of evidence-based medicine, the use of modern medical technologies, able to organize the provision of psychiatric care at a high level, generate new knowledge in the field of health care to ensure continuous medical care for children, patients, families and the population as a whole.

Upon completion of this program, it is expected that residents will be able to
1. Effectively use communication skills to establish positive and trusting relationships with children, adolescents, and their families (or legal representatives) during the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental illnesses in adults and children, emergency situations, dynamic monitoring, including performing diagnostic procedures and initiating appropriate interventions.
2. Identify and interpret clinical and psychopathological symptoms and syndromes based on the integration of knowledge about mental functions in normal and pathological states, age characteristics, and skills in clinical-psychopathological, pathopsychological, as well as physical, laboratory, and instrumental research methods to ensure diagnosis, disease management, and patient health improvement based on evidence-based medicine principles.
3. Provide psychiatric care to children and adolescents in accordance with current clinical treatment protocols, taking into account the existing Standard for organizing medical and social care in the field of mental health for the population; evaluate the effectiveness and safety of applied medicinal and non-medicinal therapy for children and adults.
4. Timely and effectively provide specialized psychiatric care in emergency and life-threatening conditions in psychiatric practice, as well as in natural and man-made disaster situations, and emergencies.
5. Apply knowledge in the field of medical and social rehabilitation, habilitation, and correction when providing interdepartmental assistance to persons with mental and behavioral disorders, with disabilities and special educational needs.
6. Use communication skills to effectively organize the work of an interdisciplinary/interprofessional team of specialists to achieve the best results for the patient, with respect for the opinions of colleagues, supporting time management skills.
7. Apply knowledge of Kazakhstan's legislation in the field of mental health protection, protection of the rights of doctors and patients (children), and be guided by regulatory legal acts that determine the activities of pediatric organizations and medical workers.
8. Use modern information and digital technologies and health information systems to solve professional tasks, promote their efficiency to ensure safety and quality of medical care.
9. Conduct preventive measures in the field of mental health, sanitary and educational work in the field of mental hygiene, and the formation of a healthy lifestyle to strengthen the mental health of children and adults and improve population health in general.
10. Demonstrate commitment to the highest standards of professional responsibility, honesty, and accountability, and the need for independent, continuous professional education and improvement of one's knowledge and skills throughout professional activity.
11. Demonstrate skills in conducting scientific research, formulating research questions, critically evaluating professional literature, effectively using international databases in daily activities, and participating in the work of a research team.