Rector's Address
Prof. Dr. Anar A. Turmukhambetova
Doctor of Medical Sciences (Dr. Sc. Med.), Professor
Prof. Dr. Anar A. Turmukhambetova
Chairperson of the Management Board — Rector of Lumina Medical University
Dear friends, colleagues and future students,
It is my great honor to welcome you to Lumina Medical University. Since our founding in 2022, we have worked to build a university where academic rigor, modern clinical training and human compassion go hand in hand. Medicine is both a science and a calling, and our task as educators is to prepare graduates who master both.
Our faculties of General Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy bring together experienced clinicians, dedicated researchers and state-of-the-art simulation facilities. We invest heavily in practical training, partnerships with leading clinics, and international academic exchange so that every LMU graduate is ready to serve patients from their very first day of practice.
I invite you to explore our programs, meet our faculty, and consider joining a university community that believes medicine should be practiced — and taught — with integrity, curiosity and care.
With respect,
Prof. Dr. Anar A. Turmukhambetova
Biography
Education
Graduated with honors from Karaganda State Medical Institute in 1992.
Specialization
Radiology (radiation diagnostics) and radiation therapy.
International Training
In 2007, completed training in research management at Columbia University (New York, USA).
Career
Has many years of leadership experience in Kazakhstan's healthcare and medical education system. Prior to her appointment in the capital, she headed Karaganda Medical University, where she successfully introduced modern educational and research standards.
Biography source: amu.edu.kz
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