Medical residents of Karaganda Medical University participated in the academic mobility program at the North-Western State Medical University named after I. I. Mechnikov (Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation) from April 6 to April 17, 2026.

Medical residents of the following specialties took part in the academic mobility program:
- specialty “Rheumatology (adult, pediatric)” — A.V. Shilov;

- specialty “Cardiology (adult, pediatric)” — M.Zh. Belgibayeva, M.B. Zhagiparova

During the two-week internship, the medical residents gained valuable practical and theoretical experience in modern medicine. As part of the training, they participated in patient rounds, clinical discussions, and observed the management of patients with various diseases according to their specializations.

Special attention has been given to modern diagnostic and treatment methods, including electrocardiography, echocardiography, interpretation of laboratory findings, and principles of patient management in a hospital setting (professional experience of medical residents in the specialty “Cardiology (adult, pediatric)”).

During the internship, participants also attended educational events, scientific conferences, lectures, and clinical case discussions, which contributed to the improvement of their professional knowledge and development of clinical thinking.

The academic mobility program allowed residents to exchange experience with colleagues and expand their professional competencies. The knowledge and practical skills gained will be effectively applied in their further clinical activities.