"Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University (KazNMU) was established on July 10, 1931, in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Recognized as a 'national university' by the government, KazNMU holds the distinction of being the top-ranked Medical College in Kazakhstan. In 2001, the university was bestowed with the prestigious name of SD Asfendiyarov, elevating its status to that of a higher national university."