Below is the full, detailed academic schedule used across Uzbek medical universities offering the 6-year General Medicine / MD (DOKTORI – “Davolash ishi”) program.
This curriculum is standardized under the Ministry of Health of Uzbekistan and aligned with international frameworks (Bologna / ECTS + WFME).
Major universities include:
- Tashkent Medical Academy (TMA)
- Tashkent Pediatric Medical Institute
- Samarkand State Medical University
- Bukhara State Medical Institute
- Andijan, Namangan, Fergana, Nukus (Karakalpakstan) Medical Institutes
All follow a 6-year integrated program similar to other Central Asian and Eastern European MD curricula.
🇺🇿 FULL ACADEMIC SCHEDULE — UZBEK MEDICAL UNIVERSITIES (MD – 6 YEARS)
(≈360 ECTS equivalent, though local credit units may differ)
📘 DETAILED 6-YEAR MEDICAL CURRICULUM TABLE (UZBEKISTAN)
(Semester-by-semester structure)
| Year | Sem | Module Groups | Detailed Subjects / Components | Skills & Competencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sem 1 | Basic Biomedical Foundations | Anatomy I, Histology I, Biology, Chemistry, Biophysics, Uzbek Language / Russian Language, Latin & Medical Terminology | Dissection, microscopy, scientific basics |
| Sem 2 | Basic Sciences II | Anatomy II, Histology II, Physiology I, Biochemistry I, Psychology, Ethics | Understanding normal functions; early communication | |
| 2 | Sem 3 | Organ Structure & Function | Physiology II, Biochemistry II, Embryology, Genetics, Immunology I | Integration of organ-level physiology |
| Sem 4 | Preclinical Basics | Microbiology I, Public Health I, Epidemiology (intro), Hygiene, First Aid | Foundations of population health | |
| 3 | Sem 5 | Mechanisms of Disease I | General Pathology, Systemic Pathology, Microbiology II, Parasitology | Disease mechanisms & infections |
| Sem 6 | Diagnostics & Clinical Introduction | Pharmacology I–II, Pathophysiology, Radiology basics, Laboratory Diagnostics, Clinical Skills I | History taking, physical examination, OSCE prep | |
| 4 | Sem 7 | Core Clinical Sciences I | Internal Medicine I, General Surgery I, Neurology I, Psychiatry I, Dermatology | Ward rounds, outpatient clinics |
| Sem 8 | Organ-System Clinical Rotations | Pediatrics I, Obstetrics & Gynecology I, ENT, Ophthalmology, Infectious Diseases (esp. TB, viral hepatitis) | Diagnostic reasoning, specialty exposure | |
| 5 | Sem 9 | Clinical Rotations II | Internal Medicine II, Surgery II, Orthopedics & Traumatology, Emergency Medicine, Anesthesiology & ICU | Procedural skills; acute care |
| Sem 10 | Advanced Clinical Modules | Cardiology, Pulmonology, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Hematology, Oncology, Family Medicine, Occupational Health | Complex patient management | |
| 6 | Sem 11 | Internship / Practical Year – Part I | Long rotations: Internal Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics | Supervised hospital work; near-independent practice |
| Sem 12 | Internship – Part II | OB/GYN, Emergency Medicine, Primary Care / GP, Elective Rotations | Night shifts, advanced clinical competence | |
| — | — | State Final Examination | Written + oral + practical clinical exam | Required for MD qualification |
🎓 AFTER COMPLETION
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Degree Awarded | Doctor of Medicine (MD / Davolash ishi) |
| Licensing Pathway | National medical licensing exam + internship certification |
| Residency Training (“Klinik Ordinatura”) | 2–4 years depending on specialty |
| International Recognition | WFME-accredited schools → eligibility for USMLE, PLAB, GCC exams, etc. |
📝 Notes about Uzbekistan’s Medical Education Model
- Some universities (e.g., Samarkand SMU) follow a modular, competency-based model.
- Strong emphasis on infectious diseases, TB, public health, and primary care, reflecting national health priorities.
- English-medium programs exist but are still expanding.
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