Dive into NUsom world in Astana!

NU School of Medicine is pleased to invite you to Open House Day!


On November 8, 2025, Nazarbayev University School of Medicine is hosting its annual main event of the fall - Open House Day.


This event offers a unique opportunity for prospective students to immerse themselves in the vibrant NU community, gain insights into our academic offerings, and explore our state-of-the-art teaching and laboratory facilities.


Join us for an engaging event and have a great first look at the opportunities that NU provides!

Participation at NU Open House Day provides a unique opportunity to:

Learn more about NU academic programs and ask questions about admissions and scholarship

Meet our faculty, students and alumni and learn about student life at NU

Walk around the campus, attend interesting workshops from student clubs and join the NU community

NU Open House Day Program
Saturday, November 8, 2025
10:00 – 15:00
10:00 – 15:00
Registration
10:00 – 15:00
10:00 – 15:00
NU SOM Desk
Face-to-face consultations
10:00 – 15:00
10:00 – 15:00
Interactive session: Airway Management (Tracheal intubation)
10:00 – 15:00
10:00 – 15:00
Interactive session: Basic Laboratory techniques demonstration
10:00 – 15:00
10:00 – 15:00
Interactive session: Basic Life Support
10:30 – 10:45
10:30 – 10:45
NUSOM presentation
Welcome speeches:
  • Dr. Antonio Sarria-Santamera, PhD, Acting Chair of the Department of Biomedical Sciences, Ph.D. in Global Health Program Director, Professor
  • Dr. Dieter Riethmacher, PhD, Vice Dean for Research and Graduate Studies
10:50 – 11:35
10:50 – 11:35
Building Tour
  • Human Anatomy Laboratory
  • Biomedical Research Laboratories
  • Interactive Room
  • Teaching Laboratory
  • Simulation Center
  • Library
11:45 – 13:45
11:45 – 13:45
Bachelor in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing programs presentation
Venue: Room 610
11:45 – 12:00
11:45 – 12:00
Presentation of 6-year Undergraduate Medical Program & Doctor of Medicine programs

Speaker: Dr. Matthew Naanlep Tanko, MBBS, FMCPath, FCPath, DHSM, Acting Vice-Dean for Medical Education, Program Director

Venue: Conference room #109
12:00 – 12:10
12:00 – 12:10
Q&A session on 6-year Undergraduate Medical Program & Doctor of Medicine programs
Venue: Conference room #109
12:25 – 12:30
12:25 – 12:30
Welcoming speech and Master of Science in Biomedicine introduction

Speaker: Dr. Dieter Riethmacher, PhD, Vice Dean for Research and Graduate Studies

Venue: Conference room #109

12:30 – 12:40
12:30 – 12:40
Presentation of Master in Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation program

Speakers:

  • Syed Ali, Vice Dean for Academic and Student Affairs, Master in Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Program Director, Professor
  • Yeltay Rakhmanov, MD, PhD, Vice Program Director of the Master in Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Instructor

Venue: Conference room #109

12:40 – 12:50
12:40 – 12:50
Presentation of Master of Molecular Medicine program

Speaker: Nikolai Barlev, Program Director of the Master of Molecular Medicine, Professor

Venue: Conference room #109

12:50 – 13:00
12:50 – 13:00
Presentation of Master of Pharmacology and Toxicology program

Speaker: Mohamad Aljofan, Program Director of the Master of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Associate Professor

Venue: Conference room #109
13:00 – 13:10
13:00 – 13:10
Presentation of Master of Public Health program

Speaker: Byron Crape, Program Director of the Master of Public Health, Associate Professor of Practice

Venue: Conference room #109
13:10 – 13:20
13:10 – 13:20
Presentation of PhD in Biomedical Sciences program

Speaker: Eva Riethmacher, Program Director of the Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences, Associate Professor

Venue: Conference room #109
13:20 – 13:30
13:20 – 13:30
Presentation of PhD in Global Health program

Speaker: Antonio Sarria-Santamera, Acting Chair of the Department of Biomedical Sciences, Ph.D. in Global Health Program Director, Professor

Venue: Conference room #109
13:30 – 13:40
13:30 – 13:40
Presentation of Residency programs

Speaker: Milan Terzic, Acting Chair of the Department of Surgery, Program Director of the Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Professor

Venue: Conference room #109
13:40 – 13:50
13:40 – 13:50
Q&A session on Master's, PhD, and Residency programs
Venue: Conference room #109
13:50 - 14:00
13:50 - 14:00
3D Game
Venue: Conference room #109
14:00 – 14:45
14:00 – 14:45
Building Tour
  • Human Anatomy Laboratory
  • Biomedical Research Laboratories
  • Interactive Room
  • Teaching Laboratory
  • Simulation Center
  • Library
Registration
Register to secure your seat. Limited seats available.