UC

University Medical Center

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University Medical Center (UMC) Company Research Report



Company Overview



  • Name: University Medical Center (UMC)

  • Mission: To care for patients and promote their healing, continuously learn, teach future healthcare specialists, research, and invent innovative treatment methods, all to improve the quality of life for the population.

  • Founded: September 20, 2015

  • Founded by: Decision of the Board of Trustees of the Autonomous Educational Organization "Nazarbayev University."

  • Key People:

  • Yuri Pya, Chairman of the Management Board

  • Various directors and professors as listed in the clinical academic departments (e.g., Ivanova-Tatyana Vladimirovna, Gauri Bapaeva, Matthew Tanko, etc.)

  • Headquarters: Astana, Kazakhstan

  • Number of Employees: No information is available

  • Revenue: No information is available

  • Known for: UMC is known for combining innovative medical centers, providing top-tier healthcare services, conducting scientific research, and integrating with an academic system as part of Nazarbayev University's medical education framework.


Products and Services



  • Products Offered:

  • Medical Services: Ranges from obstetrics, gynecology, pediatrics, surgical services, endocrinology, gastroenterology, neurology, oncology, cardiology, and more.

  • Educational Programs: Training for healthcare professionals including residency and supplementary educational programs.

  • Research and Innovations: Conducting research projects with a focus on innovative healthcare solutions.


  • High-Level Description and Key Features:

  • Medical Services: Accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI) ensuring high-quality patient care. Includes advanced surgical operations, diagnostic capabilities, and a focus on family-centered care.

  • Educational Programs: Part of an academic-medical center model integrated with Nazarbayev University, promoting a high standard of medical training.

  • Research Initiatives: Numerous active research projects aiming to improve healthcare practices and patient safety.


Recent Developments



  • Accreditation: UMC received international accreditation as an Academic Medical Center by the Joint Commission International (JCI) in September 2024.

  • Innovations: Introduction of a new hotline for pediatric oncology and hematology to improve patient support.

  • Surgery Milestones:

  • Performed pioneering surgery in Kazakhstan for simultaneous liver tumor and thrombus removal in a toddler.

  • Conducted successful transplants of donor organs to multiple patients through a complex coordinating effort.

  • Educational Events:

  • Hosted the European School of Radiologists "ESOR Astana Tutorial" to enhance radiological training.

  • Conducted master-classes on esophageal elongation surgery and acute leukemia diagnostics.

  • Research and Partnerships: Active involvement in multiple international research projects and scientific publications to further medical knowledge and healthcare solutions.

  • Strategic Planning: Initiated a strategic plan for 2024-2028 focusing on integrating healthcare, education, and research activities.


Additional Information



  • Significant Recognition: UMC's recognition as a leading example in infection control practices.

  • Collaborative Efforts: Collaborations with international experts like Professor Dariusz Patkowski in pediatric surgery.


Note: The information provided is based on the latest available data and recent updates from UMC activities.