He earned his doctorate in medical sciences in 1996 with the thesis topic: "Historical, theoretical and organizational and economic foundations of the introduction of the compulsory health insurance system in the Republic of Kazakhstan".
During his tenure, Abilqasymov was known for having to sharply criticize the actions of the government, making populist statements and being very popular amongst journalists who he often gave public interviews with.
[2] Abilqasymov himself doubted that he would win the race but hoped that he'd secure Zharmakhan Tuyakbay's spot and finish as second place frontrunner.
[6] After his office term as a Mäjilis deputy expired, Abilqasymov, on 13 August 2007, during a live TV broadcast, he called on people to support the ruling Nur Otan party during the 2007 legislative election.
[7] In 2012, he became the chairman of the Board of Directors of JSC Dzharbusynov Scientific Center of Urology and is currently managing his own medical companies.