South Kazakhstan Medical Academy (SKMA) Shymkent was founded in 1979. It was accredited and officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan
South Kazakhstan Medical Academy (SKMA) Shymkent was founded in 1979. It was accredited and officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The university has a modern infrastructure for education and research. It always creates a modern basis for research and development. SKMA Kazakhstan is a brilliant medical school, which aims to provide high-quality medical and pharmaceutical education to students at all levels.
For many years the South Kazakhstan medical academy has been ranked as one of the leading medical Academies in Kazakhstan. US, Singapore, Europe, and Russia are academic partners. The Academy is known for its highly-qualified teaching staff and extensive laboratory and clinical base. SKMA is a coeducational higher education institution. The academy is accredited and officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of Kazakhstan. The main mission of the Academy is to develop, disseminate, and preserved its treasured values. With 40 years of experience in medical training, South Kazakhstan Medical Academy is undoubtedly an international university.
In June 2006, the Academy received an international quality certificate ISO 9001-2001, in 2009 and 2012 SKMA successfully passed re-certification audits. In 2011, SKMA was accredited by science. In autumn 2013, the Academy successfully passed institutional accreditation in IQAA and nowadays SKMA trains specialists with higher education of pharmaceutical and medical profile in bachelor degree, magistracy and residency.