By Order No. 249-AF of the Rector of Samarkand State Medical University dated May 25, 2023, and in accordance with the Regulation approved by the Resolution No. 421 of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated July 6, 2021, “On Approval of the Regulation on the Organization of Educational Activities Based on Joint Educational Programs of Higher Education Institutions of the Republic of Uzbekistan and Foreign Partner Higher Education Institutions,” the Joint Education Faculty was established on the basis of the Department for the Organization of Joint Educational Programs.

The Joint Education Faculty is the youngest faculty of the university and the only faculty operating exclusively on the basis of joint educational programs. Connecting Uzbekistan with South and Central Asia as well as Eastern Europe, the faculty offers students a unique opportunity to study at one of the leading higher education institutions in the region.

Through our educational system, we strive to disseminate knowledge, advanced research, and academic excellence throughout the region. Based in Samarkand, the faculty has cooperation agreements with 26 academic departments, including fundamental sciences and clinical departments of hospitals. In addition, we ensure that our students receive high-quality education and comprehensive practical skills at partner universities participating in joint educational programs.

1. Level of Education: Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, Clinical Residency.

2. Specialties (Bachelor's Degree Programmes):

5510100 – General Medicine;
5510200 – Pediatrics;
5510700 – Nursing;
5510400 – Dentistry;
5210200 – Clinical Psychology;
5510500 – Pharmacy;
5230200 – Management: Healthcare Management.

Specialties (Master's Degree Programmes):

5A230201 – Management: Healthcare Management.

Specialties (Clinical Residency Programmes):

31.08.01 – Obstetrics and Gynecology;
31.08.29 – Hematology;
31.08.53 – Endocrinology;
31.08.56 – Neurosurgery;
31.08.57 – Oncology;
31.08.58 – Otorhinolaryngology (ENT);
31.08.60 – Plastic Surgery;
31.08.63 – Cardiovascular Surgery;
31.08.65 – Thoracic Surgery;
31.08.66 – Traumatology and Orthopedics;
31.08.68 – Urology;
31.08.69 – Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery;
31.08.74 – Oral Surgery;
31.08.75 – Prosthodontics (Orthopedic Dentistry).

3. Qualification: General Practitioner, Specialized Medical Specialist.

4. Mode of Study: Full-time.

5. Language of Instruction: Russian, English.

6. Faculty Qualification Profile

The professional activities of bachelor's graduates in General Medicine, Pediatrics, Nursing, Dentistry, Clinical Psychology, Pharmacy, and Healthcare Management include:

• Preventing the occurrence of diseases among the population through preventive and anti-epidemic measures;

• Diagnosing diseases and pathological conditions of patients;

• Conducting emergency diagnostics;

• Developing and implementing all types of preventive measures aimed at reducing acute and chronic diseases prevalent among the population;

• Organizing medical activities within the primary healthcare system;

• Applying the necessary theoretical and practical knowledge in emergency medical care;

• Possessing up-to-date knowledge and information on current diseases and healthcare challenges and continuously updating professional expertise;

• Applying modern standards of diagnosis and treatment for common diseases in clinical practice;

• Implementing rehabilitation measures in a timely and effective manner whenever required;

• Efficiently utilizing available resources in cooperation with organizations responsible for social protection of the population;

• Participating in the effective management and rational use of human resources within the primary healthcare system;

• Participating in scientific research activities related to current medical issues and challenges.

Types of Professional Activities for Bachelor's Graduates in General Medicine:

• Preventive Medicine;

• Emergency and Urgent Medical Care;

• Diagnosis and Treatment;

• Rehabilitation;

• Medical and Social Services;

• Organizational and Management Activities;

• Scientific Research Activities.

Faculty of international education

1. Type of education: Bachelor's degree
2. Specialty: 5510100-lechebnoe delo
3. Qualification: Doctor of medicine (doctor)
4. Duration of training: 6 years
5. Form obuchenia: Ochnaya
6. Language training: Uzbek, Russian, English.
7. Qualification of the faculty: 5510100 - Professional deyatelnost of bachelors in the field of medical work includes:

• the organisation of medical activities in primary health care;
• developing and implementing all types of prevention of acute and chronic diseases prevalent in the population;
• acquiring the necessary theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of emergency care and applying it in practice;
• obtain up-to-date information and knowledge about diseases and problems relevant to the medical field and keep up-to-date with relevant information in the course of their work;
• targeted application of modern diagnostic and treatment standards for common diseases in the population;
•   providing the necessary rehabilitation measures to the population in a timely manner;
•   effective use of available resources in cooperation with the organisations responsible for social protection;
•   rational use of the primary health care workforce and participation in its effective management;
•   participating in research work on current medical issues.
•   preventive health care;
•   emergency and urgent medical care;
•   diagnostic and treatment;
•   rehabilitative;
•   medico-social;
•   organizational and managerial;
•   research.

1. Type of education: Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, Clinical Residency

    2. Specialty: – 

• 5510100 – MD, 
• 5510200 – Pediatrics, 
• 5510700 – Nursing, 
• 5510400 – Dentistry,
• 5210200 – Clinical Psychology, 
• 5510500 – Pharmacy, 
• 5230200 – Management: Management in healthcare

    3. Specialty: – (Master's degree)         

• 5A230201 – Management: Management in healthcare 

    4. Specialty: – (Clinical residency)

• 31.08.01 – Obstetrics and Gynecology
• 31.08.29 - Hematology
• 31.08.53 – Endocrinology 
• 31.08.56 – Neurosurgery 
• 31.08.57 – Oncology 
• 31.08.58 – Otolaryngology 
• 31.08.60 – Plastic surgery  
• 31.08.63 – Cardiovascular surgery 
• 31.08.65 – Thoracic surgery 
• 31.08.66 – Traumatology and orthopedics  
• 31.08.68 – Urology  
• 31.08.69 – Maxillofacial surgery  
• 31.08.74 – Surgical dentistry  
• 31.08.75 – Orthopedic dentistry  

    5. Form of study: Full-time

    6. Qualification: General practitioner, specialist in narrow areas

    7. Language of instruction: Russian, English

    Faculty qualification: Professional activity of bachelors in the field of treatment, pediatrics, nursing dentistry Clinical psychology Pharmacy and management: health management includes: 

• organization of medical activities in the primary health care system;
• development and implementation of all types of prevention of acute and chronic diseases common among the population;
• have the necessary theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of emergency care and apply them in practice;
• have up-to-date information and knowledge about diseases and problems relevant in the field of medicine, and regularly get acquainted with information about them in the process of work;
• purposeful application of modern standards for the diagnosis and treatment of common diseases among the population;
• in cases where rehabilitation measures are necessary, timely implementation of measures for their application to the extent necessary for the population;
• effective use of available resources in cooperation with organizations responsible for social protection of the population;
• rational use of the labor resources of the primary health care system and participation in their effective management;
• participation in conducting research on topical issues in the field of medicine at the level of demand. Types of professional activity of bachelors in the field of pediatrics: therapeutic and preventive;
• fast and urgent medical care;
• diagnosis and treatment;
• rehabilitation;
• medical and social;
• organizational management;
• scientific research.

The Faculty of Medicine began its activities in 1930, when Samarkand State Medical University was founded, and was the only faculty of the university until 1963.

The main departments of the faculty were founded in 1930-1935. In connection with the granting of the status of a higher educational institution of the second category to the university in 1947, and of the first category in 1965, new departments and courses were established. Accordingly, each department has a rich history and invaluable experience in training qualified specialists.

Graduates of the faculty: I. K. Musabaev (Academician of the Academy of Sciences of Uzbekistan, Corresponding Member of the Academy of Medical Sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Laureate of the Beruniy Scientific Prize of the State of Uzbekistan, Honored Physician of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Honored Scientist of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor), U. O. Oripov (Scientist surgeon, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor. Honored Physician of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Honored Scientist of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Academician of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the New York Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Honorary Doctor of the Simmelweis Budapest Medical University), M. G. Gulyamov (Corresponding Member of the Academy of Medical Sciences of the USSR and Russia, Laureate of the Abu Ali ibn Sino State Prize), R. M. Khaitov (Outstanding Specialist of the Soviet Union and Russia in the Field of Immunology. Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences and the Academy of Medical Sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Doctor of Medical Sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Professor), Doctor of Sciences, Professor, Director of the Immunology University of the Russian FMBA) and other prominent scientists and university rectors, as well as many influential organizers and heads of departments who worked in the healthcare system. 

Among the talented students of the faculty, 2 were awarded the Scholarship of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, 6 were awarded the Ibn Sino State Scholarship, 2 were awarded the I. Karimov State Scholarship, 4 were awarded the Scholarship of the Association of Physicians of the Republic of Uzbekistan, and 3 were awarded the Scholarship of the Trade Union of the Republic of Uzbekistan. In addition, more than 50 of the talented students of the faculty became winners of prestigious International and Republican competitions and science Olympiads. 

2395 students study at the faculty. Education is conducted in Uzbek, Russian and English, in accordance with the requirements of the qualification description of a doctor of medicine (attending physician) in the specialty 5510100-"medical work".

In organizing the educational process, decisive importance is attached to strict adherence to academic and labor discipline, the widespread introduction of advanced pedagogical technologies into teaching practice, and improving the quality and efficiency of teaching at the departments of the faculty. 

Regular material incentives, monetary awards for professors and students, admission of students to prestigious state scholarships, as well as scholarships of the Association of Physicians of Uzbekistan can be found in the team. 

Deputy Deans: Qodirov N.D., Nabiev T.Kh., Makhramkulov Z.M., Fayzullayev D.Sh. and Ortikov A.A. The faculty is trying to study the life of each student in carrying out this difficult, daily work, provide the necessary assistance, and meet with the parents of students. Rationalization of the work of the dean's offices, introduction of the positions of deputy deans for each course, assignment of one deputy dean to the 1st to 6th courses, ensuring that the total number of students at the faculty for each semester is not less than 99.6 - 99.8%, the high-quality mastery rate in subjects is 80 - 90%, and improvement continues. 

Scientific work carried out by the faculty's scientists is always inextricably linked with the requirements of scientific and pedagogical personnel training and practical health care. 

It is worth noting that the faculty's scientists participate in grant applications competitions to carry out their scientific research.

Great attention is paid to working with gifted students, in 2020 more than 100 students were admitted to the group of gifted students; they actively participated in the work of student scientific circles, represented the university at republican olympiads, gave lectures at university, republican and international scientific conferences, were awarded with publications, medals and diplomas. 

Some of them have identified topics for future master's and doctoral dissertations, serious research work has begun.

Spiritual and educational work at the faculty is aimed at instilling in students universal cultural values, centuries-old traditions and rich heritage of our people, promoting in them the special path of forming a sovereign Uzbekistan and its inclusion in the ranks of developed countries, as outlined in the works of the first President of our Republic, I. A. Karimov, and the formation of high spiritual and moral qualities based on fostering a sense of patriotism and pride for our Motherland.

Those who have held the position of dean at the faculty:

L.S.Nemsovich

The first dean of the Faculty of Medicine

Later, his successors - a number of associate professors and professors - held the position of dean: T. S. Mnatsakanov (1935 - 1938), K. A. Dyakov (1938 - 1942 and 1945 - 1947), A. V. Savelev (1943 - 1945), A. K. Pislegin (1947 - 1951), A. J. Djalalov (1951 - 1954), A. I. Marupov (1954 - 1958), M. K. Kulmatov (1958 - 1960), K. S. Sulaymanov (1960 - 1963), U. O. Oripov (1963 - 1964), V. Ya. Barakov (1964 - 1966) R. Yu. Omirov (1966 - 1981), N. M. Kamalov (1981 - 1984), V. A. Blinov (1984 - 1988), T. Kh. Nasritdinov (1988 - 1993), B. U. Sabirov (1993 - 1995), G. Kh. Khaydarova (1995-2004), S.I. Indiaminov (2004-2020), from 2020 to the present G`.U. Lutfullayev.

      Faculty of Pediatrics of Samarkand State Medical University was established in 1963. The first dean of the faculty is associate professor N.M. Kamalov. In the early years of the organization, students of the pediatric faculty studied in the departments of the medical faculty. Later, independent departments of pediatrics were established in the training program of pediatric specialists. In 1966, the Department of Propaedeutics of Children's Diseases, in 1967, the Department of Pediatrics, in 1968, the Department of Hospital Pediatrics, in 1970, the Department of Pediatric Surgery, in 1972, the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, in 1974, it was transformed into a department, in 1973, the department of therapy of the department of pediatrics was established. In 1985, the Department of Hospital Pediatric Surgery with the course of anesthesiology and Resuscitation was established, and later the departments of Neonatology and Emergency Pediatrics were established.

  Associate professor N.M.Kamalov, professor P.M.Lerner, professor S.H.Abdullaev, associate professor R.M.Salohitdinova, associate professor G.U.Sharajabov, Professor S.A.Borukhov, professor H.M.Mamatkulov, professor R.D.Jabborov, doctor of medical sciences A.U.Rakhimov, associate professor A.A.Abdusalamov, associate professor Sh.H.Mavlyanov, doctor of medical sciences, associate professor E.E.Kobilov, professor N.M.Shavazi, currently associate professor S.A.Karabayev is the Faculty of Pediatrics dean.

  Over the past period, the faculty has trained 12,000 pediatricians who work selflessly to protect the health of the young generation not only in Uzbekistan but also in many other countries. Among the graduates of the faculty, there are many health organizers: heads of regional health departments, deputy heads, chief doctors of regional and city medical centers, and medical associations. More than 50 graduates defend their doctorate theses and work in various higher educational institutions and research universities and institutes.  

  Currently, the faculty has 16 departments. These are Departments of  pediatrics No.1 and neonatology,  pediatrics No.2,  pediatrics No.3 and medical genetics, pediatric surgery No. 1, pediatric surgery No. 2, Department of neurology,  neurosurgery, ophthalmology,  obstetrics and gynecology No.2, traumatology and orthopedics, Department of radiological diagnostics and therapy, Propaedeutics of pediatric diseases, surgical diseases, Department of clinical and laboratory diagnostics, Internal Diseases of Faculty of Pediatrics, Department of infectious diseases and epidemiology. Of the 188 professors working at the faculty, 97 (51.87%) have academic degrees, including 25 (13%) doctors of science, 54 (29%) candidates of science.

  Among the graduates of the faculty - professor I.A.Akhmedjanov, professor B.B.Negmatdjanov, professor N.M.Shavazi, professor A.T.Jo'rabekova, professor S.K.Abdurakhmonova, professor T.A.Bobomuratov, doctor of medical sciences M.N.Abdullayeva, doctor of medical sciences L.A.Mukhammadiyeva, doctor of medical sciences D.T.Rabbimova, professor D.O.Atakulov, professor Yu.M.Akhmedov, associate professor F.Sh.Mavlyanov such as mentors and experienced experts in their field are working.

  Today, 2081 students study at the faculty. Education is conducted in Uzbek, Russian, and English languages, by the requirements of the qualifications of a general pediatrician in the direction of 5510200 - "pediatric work".

  To support educated and aspiring young people among students, competitions are held annually for the Rector's scholarship and other famous scholarships introduced by the university.

  Currently, A.R.Ergashev is the deputy dean for working with youth at the faculty; Deputy Deans for Academic Affairs: M.N.Nuritdinov, M.M.Yusupov, T.Sh.Shokirov, G.A.Yakubov, and O.S.Nurmatov have been constantly monitoring the students' daily lives, teaching processes, and activities in university life and giving necessary advice. The total number of students at the faculty for each semester should not be less than 99.5-99.8%, the high-quality mastery rate in subjects should be 80-90%, and the improvement is ongoing.

  In the Faculty of Pediatrics at different times in the position of deputy deans: professor F.K.Khannanova,professor S.A.Borukhov, professor M.A.Akhmedov, professor A.E.Mamatov, Professor M.K.Azizov, Associate professor M.T.Nasekin, Associate Professor A.M.Rasulov, Associate Professor V.R.Lemelev, associate professor Sh.K.Dehkanov, associate professor Sh.H.Mavlyanov, Candidate of Medical Sciences J.T.Turakulov, associate professor A.Y.Yazdanov, associate professor U.H.Shodiev, candidate of medical sciences, associate professor K.T.Sovetov, associate professor S.J.Yuldashev, associate Professor Q.M.Khalikov, Associate Professor A.H.Jalilov, Associate professor H.A.Tilyakov, assistant A.R.Usanov, assistant R.H.Kholiyev, assistant B.A.Djumanov, assistant A.A.Samadov, assistant A.N.Narmuradov. 

  The scientific work carried out by the scientists of the faculty is always inextricably linked with the training of scientific and pedagogical personnel and the requirements of practical health care.

  It should be noted that scientists of the faculty participate in contests for grant orders to carry out their scientific research. The teams of departments of children's surgery, neurosurgery, and surgical diseases are examples of others.

  According to the results of research completed in 2022-2023, 4 doctorate and 15 PhD theses were defended, 826 scientific works were published, in particular, 331 in republican journals, 269 abroad, 41 monographs, and 42 academic papers. manuals, 108 teaching-methodical recommendations, 18 articles in Scopus and WoS magazines, and 17 textbooks have been developed.

  Great attention is paid to working with gifted students, 2023 more than 150 students were accepted into the group of gifted students; they actively participated in the work of student scientific circles, represented the university at republican Olympiads, gave lectures at university, republican and international scientific conferences, were awarded publications, medals and diplomas.

The faculty has been operating since 2009.

  During the opening of the faculty, the head of the dentistry course, Doctor of Medical Sciences Kubaev Saidolim Esirgapovich was appointed to the position of dean.

  During 2012-2020, candidate of medical sciences Zayniyev Sukhrob Sobirovich worked as a dean.

  As of 2020, Associate Professor Akhmedov Alisher Astanovich, candidate of medical sciences, was appointed as the dean of the faculty.

  The deanery of the Faculty of Dentistry was established by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated February 7, 2017 No. PF-4947 "Priority for the development of the social sphere" Further improvement of the continuous education system based on the Decree "Development of the field of education and science", increasing the possibilities of quality education services, continuing the policy of training highly qualified personnel in accordance with the modern needs of the labor market;   Take targeted measures to strengthen the material and technical base of educational institutions by building, reconstructing and overhauling them, equipping them with modern educational and laboratory equipment, computer equipment and educational and methodological manuals;

  Expanding the network of pre-school educational institutions and fundamentally improving the conditions for all-round intellectual, aesthetic and physical development of children in these institutions, seriously increasing the coverage of children with pre-school education and providing opportunities for use, raising the level of qualifications of pedagogues and specialists;   Fundamentally improving the quality of general secondary education, in-depth study of foreign languages, computer science and other important and in-demand subjects such as mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology; 

  Construction of new children's sports facilities, children's music and art schools, reconstruction of existing ones in order to engage children in mass sports, to attract them to the world of music and art;

  Improvement of training and employment of students of vocational colleges in specialties that meet the needs of the market economy and employers;  

  To increase the quality and efficiency of the activities of higher education institutions based on the introduction of international standards for the assessment of the quality of education and training, to gradually increase the admission quotas to higher education institutions;

  Stimulates research and innovation activities, creates effective mechanisms for implementing scientific and innovation achievements, organizes specialized scientific and experimental laboratories, high technology centers and technology parks at universities and research institutes. 

  1181 students are studying at the faculty.

  Graduates of the faculty receive the qualification "Stomatologist-physician". In the future, there will be opportunities to study in disciplines that require in-depth training, such as "Therapeutic dentistry", "Surgical dentistry", "Orthopedic dentistry", "Children's dentistry", "Maxillofacial surgery", "Orthodontics".

Deans of faculties in various years

Lutfullayev G’ayrat Umirllayevich

2009 years

Kubaev Saidolim Esirgapovich

2009-2012 years

Zayniyev Suxrob Sobirovich

2012-2020 years

Axmedov Alisher Astanovich

2020 - p.t

The Faculty of Medical Pedagogy, Family Nursing and Folk Medicine of Samarkand State Medical University was opened in 2005 at the initiative of the rector of the institute A.M. Shamsiev. Such faculties were established in the republic in accordance with the decision of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. 343 dated August 16, 2001, to train general practitioners, as well as doctors-teachers for medical colleges and institutes. In 2005, 50 students were admitted to the 1st course, and their studies began on September 1. It should be noted that in 2012, the faculty consisted of 50 medical graduates, 4 of whom were awarded with an honorary diploma. Since the establishment of the faculty, a lot of work has been done to improve the quality of education, new methods of practical training are being adopted. In the sammi.moodle.uz e-learning system, all the necessary materials for mastering subjects have been created, and a bank of tests, pictorial and situational problem tests have been created to monitor student learning and knowledge.

  The departments of the faculty have 5 educational and clinical bases, 6 lecture halls, more than 30 classrooms. Also, hospitals, clinics, computer and classrooms where the educational process takes place are equipped with modern educational furniture, computers, and multimedia projectors. Departments are equipped with phantom classes that develop practical skills. Computers in all departments are connected to the Internet for educational and scientific work.

  Today, the number of students studying at the faculty from 1 to 6 courses is 622. More than 100 students are admitted to the faculty every year. The form and methods of the educational process are regularly updated and improved. In order to integrate the education of Uzbekistan with the European educational area, they have been studying at the faculty for 6 years according to the credit-module system in accordance with the Bologna educational process. For this purpose, in the pedagogical process, more importance is attached to methods such as independent preparation of students, solving test problems, mastering practical skills. The rating system allows for more creative use of teaching and supervision methods, taking into account the individual readiness of students.

  A lot of attention is also paid to the students' scientific research work. Materials on the results of scientific research are reported at the scientific councils of the faculty, at conferences, and the works are published in scientific collections. Candidate scholarships are awarded based on the results of scientific research. Admission to master's degree and residency is conducted on a competitive basis.

  The best students are awarded with the scholarship of the President of Uzbekistan, state scholarship named after Ibn Sina and other candidate scholarships.

  At the faculty, students undergo production practice in the following directions: junior nurse, nursing, hospital doctor's assistant, professional pedagogy and psychology

  The faculty's coaching institute is also functioning effectively. In order to improve educational work among students, academic groups of students have been appointed mentors from professors of the institute. In modern society, despite the acceleration of physical maturity in the spheres of life, social and psychological concepts based on self-affirmation, the need for communication, the adolescent's desire to grow up, lead to the formation of a new outlook.

  Special attention is paid to the preparation of graduate courses for state certification. During the last years, graduating students take practical graduation exams, accordingly, faculty and staff of graduate departments carry out large-scale organizational and methodical work.

  Lectures and ongoing clinical conferences with the participation of professors from leading universities and scientific research institutes of the republic, MDX and foreign countries will help to provide students with high pedagogical skills.

  The following deans contributed to the formation and development of the faculty: Professor Shavazi Nurali Mamedovich (2005-2007), Associate Professor of the Department of Forensic Medicine and Pathological Anatomy Abdullaev Bakhtiyor Saidovich (2007-2012), Associate Professor of the Department of Surgery Ruzibaev Sanjar Abdusalomovich (2012-2017). , doctor of medical sciences, associate professor Oripov Firdavs Sur'atovich (2018-2020 year), doctor of medical sciences Mamaradjabov Sobirjon Ergashevich (2020-2022 years) since April 2022, the faculty is headed by candidate of medical sciences Daminov Feruz Asadullaevich. His deputies are Temirov Fazliddin Nuriddinovich, a teacher of the department of physics, biophysics and medical physics, Turayev Talib Makhmudjonovich and Urunov Bakhodir Muminovich, a teacher of the department of psychiatry, medical psychology and narcology.

The Department of Pharmacy was established in 2018 as part of the Faculty of Pediatrics. Later, by the order of the rector of Samarkand State Medical Institute J.A. Rizaye dated July 3, 2020 No 543 / AF, the Faculty of Pharmacy was established and the dean of the faculty was appointed Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor, N.M. Shavazi. The faculty has 5 departments (pharmacology, clinical pharmacology, pharmacognosy and pharmaceutical technology, biological chemistry and medical chemistry).

  Of the 51 professors and teachers working at the faculty, 11 (23.4%) have academic degrees, including 3 doctors of sciences (5.8%), 9 candidates of sciences (19.1%).

  As of September 2021, 586 students are studying at the faculty, of which 469 are on a contract basis. Language of instruction: Uzbek, Russian and English, 5510500 - "Pharmacy" in accordance with the qualification requirements of pharmacy.

  In the organization of the educational process, special attention is paid to strict adherence to teaching and labor discipline, the widespread introduction of advanced pedagogical technologies in teaching practice, improving the quality and effectiveness of teaching in the departments of the faculty.

  Deputy Deans G.G. Ganiyev and B.A. The Djurayevs are trying to study the life of each student, to provide the necessary assistance, to meet with the parents of students in the implementation of this difficult, daily work.

  Rationalization of the work of the dean's office, the introduction of the position of deputy deans in each direction, the attendance of faculty students for each semester is at least 99.5 - 99.7%, high-quality mastering of disciplines. The rate is 75-80% and continues to improve.

  Great attention is paid to working with gifted students, in 2021 more than 75 students were admitted to the ranks of gifted students, who are actively involved in the work of student scientific circles, participating in national Olympiads, institutes and national scientific conferences and awarded diplomas.

Faculty of Postgraduate Education of Samarkand State Medical University By order of the Minister of Health of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated September 29, 1980, a faculty for advanced training and retraining of doctors was established as part of the Samarkand State Medical Institute. The first dean of the faculty was Priev Israel Gavrilovich. Then the department was headed by Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor A.M. Aslanov (1983-1992) From 1992 to 1995, candidate of medical sciences, associate professor A.A. Davidyan was active until 2007. In 1995 - 2008, head of the neonatology course of the FPC, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Associate Professor K.R. Dilmuradova worked as the dean of the faculty. In 2008, Candidate of Medical Sciences, Associate Professor L.R. Aghababyan, who worked until 2011. From 2011 to 2015, the department was headed by Candidate of Medical Sciences, Associate Professor A.K.Shakhriev.

  According to the order of the rector of the Samarkand State Medical Institute No. 326-y dated March 23, 2017, further improvement of the medical personnel training system, constant updating of their professional knowledge and practical skills in working with modern medical equipment and information technologies, local and in order to effectively use the latest achievements in the field of world medicine, using the human resources and material and technical base of the Samarkand State Medical Institute, in order to expand the possibilities for training and retraining of practical healthcare specialists, the departments of faculties and the qualification of teachers of medical colleges were reorganized, the faculty for advanced training and retraining was included in the faculty for the improvement of doctors, and the name of the faculty improvement of doctors changed to the faculty of postgraduate education.