The Faculty of Medicine at Jalal-Abad International University (JAIU) is an academic and administrative unit responsible for providing medical education and preparing future healthcare professionals. The faculty focuses on developing students' fundamental medical knowledge, clinical reasoning, practical skills, and professional competencies, as well as promoting medical ethics and patient-centred care.
The faculty conducts its activities in accordance with the legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic, national standards for higher professional education, the University Charter, and relevant internal regulations.

The faculty offers two higher professional education programmes in specialty 560001 – General Medicine:

• Six-year General Medicine programme — Russian-medium instruction for citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic and member states of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).
• Five-year General Medicine programme — English-medium instruction for citizens of countries outside the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).

Both programmes are implemented in accordance with approved educational programmes and curricula.
The educational process combines fundamental biomedical sciences, clinical disciplines, practical training, and research activities. Particular attention is given to developing clinical reasoning, practical skills, and the ability to make evidence-based medical decisions.

Mission of the faculty
To prepare competent, ethically responsible, and internationally competitive medical professionals equipped with contemporary medical knowledge, clinical competencies, critical thinking skills, and a commitment to lifelong professional development.

Aim of the faculty
To provide high-quality medical education in accordance with national educational standards and internationally recognised approaches to medical education, while developing students' professional competencies and preparing them for future clinical practice.

Main objectives

1. To implement medical education programmes in accordance with national educational standards and institutional quality requirements.
2. To develop students' fundamental medical knowledge, clinical reasoning, and practical competencies.
3. To incorporate modern educational technologies, interactive teaching methods, and simulation-based learning into the educational process.
4. To organise clinical and practical training in cooperation with healthcare institutions.
5. To promote critical thinking, evidence-based medical practice, and responsible clinical decision-making.
6. To support the participation of students and academic staff in scientific research.
7. To strengthen international academic cooperation and academic mobility.
8. To promote professionalism, academic integrity, ethical responsibility, and respect for patients and cultural diversity.

Main areas of activity
Educational activities — organising and coordinating the educational process, implementing medical education programmes, monitoring academic performance, and improving the quality of teaching and learning.
Clinical and practical training — developing clinical competencies through practical sessions, clinical placements, and simulation-based learning, as well as preparing students for the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE).
Research and academic development — supporting the participation of students and academic staff in scientific research, conferences, seminars, publications, and research projects.
International cooperation — developing partnerships with international universities and medical education institutions through academic exchanges, guest lectures, and collaborative educational activities.
Student development and extracurricular activities — supporting student self-governance, professional development, cultural and sporting activities, volunteering, and community engagement.

Organisational structure of the faculty
The Faculty of Medicine is headed by the dean, who coordinates its academic, administrative, and organisational activities.
The vice-dean assists in organising the educational process, coordinating student affairs, ensuring compliance with academic regulations, and monitoring tuition fee payments within the scope of assigned responsibilities.
Educational activities are carried out in cooperation with academic departments responsible for teaching fundamental, biomedical, and clinical disciplines.
Clinical and practical training is coordinated in collaboration with the university's practical training department, simulation training unit, and OSCE centre.

Main functions of the dean's office

1. Coordinating and supervising the educational process.
2. Monitoring students' academic performance, attendance, and compliance with academic regulations.
3. Facilitating cooperation between academic departments, the Educational and Information Department, and other university units.
4. Organising meetings with students, academic group representatives, Student Council representatives, and parents.
5. Supporting the implementation and improvement of medical education programmes.
6. Encouraging student participation in scientific, cultural, sporting, and community activities.
7. Providing students with information and guidance on academic requirements, university regulations, and educational procedures.

Preparing faculty reports, annual work plans, and recommendations for faculty development.