Procedure for the Certification of ASMK Members

To undergo certification, family physicians must follow the established procedure developed in accordance with Order No. 755 of the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic dated June 8, 2021.

1. General Provisions

• Defines the rules for the acceptance, registration, verification, and transfer of documents for certification.
• Responsible body: ASMK Committee on Clinical Practice and Certification.

2. Submission of Documents

• Documents are accepted on working days, in electronic and/or paper form.
• The application must be accompanied by:
  • Application for certification in the prescribed form;
  • Certification applicant’s record card signed by their supervisor;
  • Copy of the medical education diploma;
  • Copy of the specialist certificate;
  • Copies of documents confirming completion of continuing medical education (CME) courses within the established deadlines and the required number of hours (250 credit hours);
  • Copy of the employment record book (employment history information);
  • Copy of the passport or ID card;
  • Payment receipt (payment details are provided by the secretary).
• Documents are registered and assigned an individual identification number.
• Documents are accepted by the secretary of the Certification Commission, Ainura Taalaikanova, via email at ajnuratt@gmail.com.
• For additional information, please contact +996 708 835 888 (WhatsApp).

3. Document Verification

• Verification is carried out by the ASMK Committee within 10 working days.
• It includes:
  • Formal review — verification of the completeness and proper formatting of all required documents;
  • Substantive review — verification of compliance with Order No. 755 and confirmation of the required CME hours.
• If discrepancies are identified, the applicant is notified within 5 days.
• After the identified deficiencies are corrected, the documents undergo a repeated review.

4. Decision-Making

• The Committee prepares a conclusion on admission to or refusal of certification.
• The conclusion is approved by the Chairperson of ASMK.
• If admitted, the documents are transferred to CNOC for testing.
• The applicant is notified of the decision and the testing date.

5. Document Retention and Reporting

• All documents are stored in the ASMK archive for at least 5 years.
• A quarterly report is prepared on the number of applications received and the results of the certification process.

Our Goals

• Support the professional development of family physicians;
• Ensure transparency in the certification process;
• Improve the competencies and standards of medical practice.