Professional Development of Academic Staff
All staff members of the Department of Nutrition named after Academician T. Sharmanov undertake professional development on a regular basis through courses, seminars, online training, and other continuing education activities.
Kainarbayeva M.S., PhD in Medicine, Head of the Department
- 10.2023–26.10.2023 – Professional development course “Preparing a Business Plan, Financial Model, and Project Presentation for the Commercialization of Scientific Developments”, 120 hours, KazNMU, Institute of Continuing Professional Education, funded by the University.
- 06.2024–27.07.2024 – Course “Nutrition: Fundamental and Applied Aspects”, 216 hours, RUDN University, Moscow, funded by the University; certificate awarded.
- Training seminar “Education Quality Assurance System”, IAAR (Independent Agency for Accreditation and Rating).
- 11.2024–15.11.2024 – Professional development course “Current Issues in Public Health and Healthcare”, 120 hours, NJSC “Medical University of Astana” (MUA), funded by the University; certificate awarded.
- 11.2024–11.01.2025 – Certification course “Nutrition”, 510 hours, NJSC KazNMU, self-funded; certificate issued on 29.10.2025.
- 09.2024–13.09.2024 – Seminar “Professional Competencies of Academic Staff at Higher and/or Postgraduate Education Institutions”, 12 hours, NJSC KazNMU, funded by the University; certificate awarded.
- Professional development in the specialty “Hygiene and Epidemiology”, specialization in “Nutrition”.
- 10.2025 – Seminar “Management of an Educational Organization for Executives”, 72 hours, NJSC KazNMU, funded by the University; certificate awarded.
- 06.2026–05.06.2026 – Seminar “Current Aspects of Food Safety in the Modern World”, 20 hours, National Codex Alimentarius Center, Astana; certificate awarded.
Kozhakhmetova A.N., PhD, Associate Professor
- 12.2023 – Course “Modern Aspects of Nutrition and Dietetics”, , Higher School of Public Health, Karaganda Medical University (KMU HSPH), 120 hours.
- Training seminar “Methodology for Developing Multiple-Choice Test Questions (Basic Course)”, NCE, 54 hours.
- 06.2026–05.06.2026 – Seminar “Current Aspects of Food Safety in the Modern World”, 20 hours, National Codex Alimentarius Center, Astana; certificate awarded.
Khasenova G.Kh., PhD in Medicine, Associate Professor
- 01.2024–23.01.2024 – WinterED 2024: Transform Teaching, Inspire Learning, pedagogical track, 72 hours, SDU University, self-funded; certificate awarded.
- Professional development course “Modern Aspects of Nutrition and Dietetics”, Higher School of Public Health, Karaganda Medical University (KMU HSPH), 120 hours.
- Seminar “Professional Competencies of Academic Staff at Higher and/or Postgraduate Education Institutions”, 12 hours.
- Course “Enhancing the Professional Competence of Higher Education Faculty” (Kazakh: “Joǵary oqý orny oqytýshylarynyń kásıbi sheberligin jetildirý”), Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University, 80 hours.
Dzhanbatyrova A.E., Assistant, Master’s Degree Holder, Deputy Head for Academic Affairs
- 01.2024–23.01.2024 – WinterED 2024: Transform Teaching, Inspire Learning, pedagogical track, 72 hours, SDU University, self-funded; certificate awarded.
- Seminar “Strengthening National Capacity on Codex Alimentarius Issues”.
- 06.2026–05.06.2026 – Seminar “Current Aspects of Food Safety in the Modern World”, 20 hours, National Codex Alimentarius Center, Astana; certificate awarded.
Bykybayeva S.A., PhD in Medicine, Associate Professor
- Course “Modern Aspects of Nutrition and Dietetics”, Higher School of Public Health, Karaganda Medical University (KMU HSPH), 120 hours.
- Training seminar “Education Quality Assurance System”, IAAR (Independent Agency for Accreditation and Rating).
- 09.2024–13.09.2024 – Seminar “Professional Competencies of Academic Staff at Higher and/or Postgraduate Education Institutions”, 12 hours, NJSC KazNMU, funded by the University; certificate awarded.
- January–November 2024 – Teach Hub Project, 21 hours, NJSC KazNMU; certificate awarded.
- 06.2026–05.06.2026 – Seminar “Current Aspects of Food Safety in the Modern World”, 20 hours, National Codex Alimentarius Center, Astana, funded by the University; certificate awarded.
- 10.2025–23.12.2025 – Professional development course “Inclusive Education in Higher Education”, 72 hours, KazNMU, funded by the University; certificate awarded.
Chuenbekova A.B., PhD in Medicine, Associate Professor
- Professional retraining program “Integrative Preventive and Anti-Aging Medicine with a Focus on Laboratory Diagnostics”, PreventAge LLC, Moscow, 251 academic hours.
- Course “Nutrition: Fundamental and Applied Aspects”, Faculty of Continuing Medical Education, Medical Institute, RUDN University, 144 academic hours.
- 06.2024–27.07.2024 – Course “Nutrition: Fundamental and Applied Aspects”, 216 hours, RUDN University, Moscow, funded by the University; certificate awarded.
- Training seminar “Education Quality Assurance System”, IAAR (Independent Agency for Accreditation and Rating).
- 11.2024–11.01.2025 – Certification course “Nutrition”, 510 hours, NJSC KazNMU, self-funded; certificate issued on 29.10.2025.
- 09.2024–13.09.2024 – Seminar “Professional Competencies of Academic Staff at Higher and/or Postgraduate Education Institutions”, 12 hours, NJSC KazNMU, funded by the University.
- 11.2025–02.11.2025 – Course “Quality Management System”, 22 hours, NJSC “Karaganda Industrial University”, completed free of charge via the Enbek Skills platform; certificate awarded.
- 07.2025–01.08.2025 – Course “Protecting, Promoting, and Supporting Breastfeeding in a Baby-Friendly Hospital”, 60 hours, Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Astana; certificate awarded.
- 06.2026–05.06.2026 – Seminar “Current Aspects of Food Safety in the Modern World”, 20 hours, National Codex Alimentarius Center, Astana; certificate awarded.
Ushanskaya E.Yu., PhD in Medicine, Associate Professor
- Course “Nutrition: Fundamental and Applied Aspects”, Faculty of Continuing Medical Education, Medical Institute, RUDN University, 144 academic hours.
- 06.2024–27.07.2024 – Course “Nutrition: Fundamental and Applied Aspects”, 216 hours, RUDN University, Moscow, funded by the University; certificate awarded.
- Training seminar “Education Quality Assurance System”, IAAR (Independent Agency for Accreditation and Rating).
- 11.2024–11.01.2025 – Certification course “Nutrition”, 510 hours, NJSC KazNMU, self-funded; certificate issued on 29.10.2025.
- 09.2024–13.09.2024 – Seminar “Professional Competencies of Academic Staff at Higher and/or Postgraduate Education Institutions”, 12 hours, NJSC KazNMU.
- 01.2025–29.01.2025 – Course “Methodology for Developing Multiple-Choice Test Questions (Basic Course)”, 27 hours, National Health Center (NHC); certificate awarded.
- 06.2026–05.06.2026 – Seminar “Current Aspects of Food Safety in the Modern World”, 20 hours, National Codex Alimentarius Center, Astana; certificate awarded.
Beisbekova A.K., PhD in Medicine, Associate Professor
- HADM 508 Health Services Research Methods and Statistics, 126 hours of lectures and preparation, John G. Rangos School of Health Sciences.
- HADM 541 Managerial Epidemiology, 126 hours of lectures and preparation, John G. Rangos School of Health Sciences.
- 04.2024–19.04.2024 – Program “Building Educational and Research Capacity in Nutrition and Dietetics in Central Asia”, Erasmus+, Austria.
- 09.2024–13.09.2024 – Seminar “Professional Competencies of Academic Staff at Higher and/or Postgraduate Education Institutions”, 12 hours, NJSC KazNMU, funded by the University.
- 12.2024–25.12.2024 – Course “Enhancing the Professional Competence of Higher Education Faculty” (Kazakh: “Joǵary oqý orny oqytýshylarynyń kásıbi sheberligin jetildirý”), 80 hours, Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University, self-funded.
- 06.2026–05.06.2026 – Seminar “Current Aspects of Food Safety in the Modern World”, 20 hours, National Codex Alimentarius Center, Astana; certificate awarded.
Berdygaliev A.B. PhD in Medicine,Associate Professor
- Course “Enhancing the Professional Competence of Higher Education Faculty” (Kazakh: “Joǵary oqý orny oqytýshylarynyń kásıbi sheberligin jetildirý”), Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University, 80 hours.
Ergeshbayeva R.B., Instructor, Master’s Degree Holder, Assistant Professor
- 12.2024–13.12.2024 – Internship “Current Issues in Public Health and Nutrition”, 72 hours, Azerbaijan Medical University, Baku, funded by the University.
- 09.2024–13.09.2024 – Seminar “Professional Competencies of Academic Staff at Higher and/or Postgraduate Education Institutions”, 12 hours, NJSC KazNMU, funded by the University.
- 12.2024–25.12.2024 – Course “Enhancing the Professional Competence of Higher Education Faculty” (Kazakh: “Joǵary oqý orny oqytýshylarynyń kásıbi sheberligin jetildirý”), 80 hours, Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University, self-funded.
- 06.2026–05.06.2026 – Seminar “Current Aspects of Food Safety in the Modern World”, 20 hours, National Codex Alimentarius Center, Astana; certificate awarded.
