Prof. Milan Terzic | Obstetrician-Gynecologist | Best Researcher Award
Nazarbayev University – School of Medicine | Kazakhstan
Milan M. Terzic is a distinguished physician and academic whose career reflects a strong commitment to medical education, clinical practice, and research. He earned his medical degree, master’s degree, and doctorate from the University of Belgrade, where he also completed his residency in obstetrics and gynecology and later a fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility. His professional journey includes leadership roles in Serbia, the United States, and Kazakhstan, where he has served as a full professor, chair, vice-director, and consultant, contributing significantly to women’s health and medical education. His expertise spans operative gynecology, reproductive endocrinology, adolescent gynecology, and the management of high-risk pregnancies. He is particularly recognized for his ability to bridge the gap between basic science and clinical practice, applying innovative strategies to curriculum design and accreditation in undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate medical education. His research interests focus on reproductive medicine, surgical gynecology, and global health perspectives, supported by strong skills in administration, team leadership, and collaborative decision-making. Fluent in multiple languages, he also demonstrates an international outlook that enhances his academic and clinical collaborations. Honored with various academic and professional distinctions, he has made impactful contributions to medical education and practice. In conclusion, Milan M. Terzic stands out as a visionary academic leader and accomplished clinician whose work continues to influence women’s health and medical training globally.
Profile: ORCID
Featured Publications
Sergazy, S., Berikkhanova, K., Gulyayev, A., Shulgau, Z., Maikenova, A., Bilal, R., Terzic, M., Zhumadilov, Z., & Aljofan, M. (2025). Cell-based drug delivery systems: Innovative drug transporters for targeted therapy. International Journal of Molecular Sciences.
Kongrtay, K., Kassymbek, K., Aimagambetova, G., Kamzayeva, N., Makhambetova, S., Galym, M., Abdiyeva, Z., Terzic, M., Nurgaliyeva, K., & Ukybassova, T. (2025). Disrupted vaginal microbiota and increased HPV infection risk among non-vaccinated women: Findings from a prospective cohort study in Kazakhstan. Vaccines.
Marat, A., Khamidullina, Z., Muratbekova, S., Jaxalykova, K., Karin, B., Samatova, N., Usmanova, U., Sharipova, M., Kobetayeva, A., Terzic, M., et al. (2025). Confidential audit of perinatal mortality in the Republic of Kazakhstan: A pilot study. Medical Sciences.
Khamidullina, Z., Marat, A., Muratbekova, S., Mustapayeva, N. M., Chingayeva, G. N., Shepetov, A. M., Ibatova, S. S., Terzic, M., & Aimagambetova, G. (2025). Postpartum depression epidemiology, risk factors, diagnosis, and management: An appraisal of the current knowledge and future perspectives. Journal of Clinical Medicine.
Kim, Y., Mukadesovna, U., Nuratdinovna, A., Billakhanovna, B., Kuanyshkhanovna, K., Kaldeshovna, K., Terzic, M., & Zharkemovna, I. (2025). The role of the cervicovaginal microbiome and local immunity in human papillomavirus persistence and precancerous cervical changes. Bulletin of Surgery in Kazakhstan.
Kamzayeva, N., Bapayeva, G., Terzic, M., Primbetov, B., Imankulova, B., Kim, Y., Sultanova, A., Kongrtay, K., Kadroldinova, N., & Ukybassova, T. (2025). Enhancing cervical cancer screening: New diagnostic methodologies, triage, and risk stratification in prevention and treatment. Life.
Alizhan, D., Ukybassova, T., Bapayeva, G., Aimagambetova, G., Kongrtay, K., Kamzayeva, N., Kazami, Z., Terzic, M. (2025). Cervicovaginal microbiome: Physiology, age-related changes, and protective role against human papillomavirus infection. Journal of Clinical Medicine.