3.1 Research on health and well-being
3.1.1 Good Health and Well-being: paper views
3.1.3 Good Health and Well-being: publications
3.2 Number graduating in health professions
3.2.1 Indicator: Proportion of graduates in health professions
In the 2024–2025 academic year, the total number of students is as follows:
Bachelor’s degree: 721 students
Master’s degree: 72 students
Clinical residency: 190 students
Bachelor’s degree programs:
General Medicine – 249
Medical Pedagogy – 86
Pediatrics – 96
Medical Prevention – 51
Medical Biology – 70
Dentistry – 136
Traditional Medicine – 33
International Faculty of Medicine, 2024.
The total number of graduates in the General Medicine program from India, Pakistan, and Jordan is 248, 5, and 4, respectively, making a total of 257 graduates.
In the MBBS program, the number of graduates from India, Pakistan, and Nepal is 45, 5, and 1, respectively, with a total of 51 graduates.
For the General Practice / Clinical Medicine program, graduates from Turkmenistan, India, and Pakistan are 160, 1, and 1, respectively, totaling 162 graduates.
In the Dentistry program, graduates come from Jordan, Tajikistan, Ukraine, and Turkmenistan, with numbers 7, 3, 1+1, respectively, making a total of 12 graduates.
In the Pediatrics program, all 16 graduates are from Turkmenistan.
The overall total number of graduates from the International Faculty of Medicine in 2024 is 498.
3.3 Collaborations and health services
3.3.1 Current collaborations with health institutions
On June 13–14 of this year, leading Turkish medical specialists visited the Abu Ali ibn Sina Bukhara State Medical Institute with the support of the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA). This visit became a significant event in history, serving to further strengthen cooperation between Uzbekistan and Türkiye in the fields of medicine, education, and personnel training.
During the visit, the Turkish delegation met with the Rector of the Institute, Professor Shukhrat Teshayev, and discussed in detail the prospects for cooperation between the two countries in medical education.
In particular, the meeting focused on developing cooperation in the following areas: professional development within residency and specialization programs; introduction of modern medical technologies and diagnostic methods; organization of academic exchanges between professors, teachers, and students; and implementation of joint scientific research projects.
The delegation members became closely acquainted with the modern infrastructure of the institute. In particular, they visited the institute’s clinical bases, educational and research buildings, chemistry, biology, and physiology laboratories, as well as high-tech simulation centers. The Turkish representatives also met with students of the Turkish Faculty of Medicine operating under the institute and highly appreciated the educational process.
As part of the visit, the guests shared their experience with the institute’s professors and teachers, and several master classes based on modern medical approaches were organized. Notably, the master classes in cardiac surgery, internal medicine, oncology, and emergency medical care proved to be of great practical significance for young medical professionals.
The Turkish delegation included highly experienced and internationally recognized specialists in the medical field — Prof. Dr. Serap Aykut Aka (leading specialist in oncology), Prof. Dr. Mehmet Ali Özatik (experienced cardiac surgeon), Dr. Alper Selim Kocaoğlu (specialist in internal medicine), and Dr. Zinar Apaydın (expert in medical education).
The main purpose of this visit was to further deepen cooperation between Uzbekistan and Türkiye in the medical field, in particular: training highly qualified medical personnel and certifying them according to international standards; developing and introducing joint educational programs; and improving the healthcare system through the adoption of advanced technologies.
Undoubtedly, this visit became another vivid expression of the strategic partnership, mutual trust, and friendly relations between the two countries. In the future, it is planned to organize joint scientific and practical forums, symposiums, and conferences through such visits, as well as to implement innovative and high-potential medical projects.
3.3.2 Health outreach programmes
In 2024, in order to improve public health, promote an ecological lifestyle, and realize human potential by raising awareness of the benefits of proper nutrition, physical education, and sports, conditions were created to strengthen health promotion activities. As part of this initiative, daily physical exercise sessions were organized for the staff and students of the institute. Within the framework of the Marathon, a running competition in the “Student Run” category was held with the participation of students from higher education institutions.
This marathon was aimed at promoting a healthy lifestyle among students, encouraging their involvement in sports, and developing environmental awareness. Students from various higher education institutions in the region actively participated in the competition. The runners demonstrated their physical fitness, interest in sports, and active civic position.
Taking into account the launch of the nationwide movement “One Million Green Families,” which aims to widely promote the “Eco-active citizen” lifestyle by integrating environmental principles into everyday life, awareness-raising activities were organized among the staff and students of the institute. These activities promoted a healthy lifestyle, including improving medical culture, healthy eating, daily walking and running, encouraging the use of “green transport” such as bicycles, reducing the use of plastic products, preventing food waste, rational use of water, gas, and electricity resources, and sorting waste by type.
In addition, students actively participated in various sports events such as badminton, basketball, volleyball, handball, athletics, wrestling, table tennis, futsal, chess, and checkers, with top performers receiving awards in well-organized ceremonies. Friendly volleyball matches under the slogan “Sport Unites Us” were held among senior staff and faculty members of higher education institutions in the Bukhara region.
This competition, aimed at widely introducing a healthy lifestyle and further developing mass sports, provided all participants with an opportunity to promote healthy competition, mutual support, and physical activity.
Since January 2024, Thursday has been designated as “Towards a Healthy Life and Sports Day,” and various sports activities have been carried out among the faculty members of the institute. Promoting a healthy lifestyle and the widespread adoption of sports is of great importance. Organizing sports events among faculty members not only helps strengthen health but also serves to unite the team and enhance cooperation.
3.3.3 Shared sports facilities
At the Abu Ali ibn Sina Bukhara State Medical Institute, sports halls, sports grounds, mini-football fields, and chess and checkers rooms are available for use by local youth until 11:00 p.m. All necessary facilities have been created to encourage young people to engage in sports. These facilities, intended for free use by the community’s youth, have now switched to a 24/7 operating schedule.
3.3.4 Sexual and reproductive health care services for students
On the first floor of the Bukhara State Medical Institute Clinic, a consultation room for students has been organized.
In order to implement the Order No. 200 of the Minister of Health of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated August 29, 2012, and the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. O‘RQ-353 dated September 23, 2013, all employees and teaching staff of the institute provide foreign students with free, in-depth medical examinations.
In addition, outside of the scheduled medical examinations, students who visit the clinic for health recovery purposes are provided with continuous free medical services.
A working group is formed to organize in-depth medical examinations for students. The Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs (G.J. Jarilkasinova) is responsible for developing the schedule and forming the list of foreign students to undergo the in-depth medical examinations. The Occupational Safety Department and the institute’s physician are designated as responsible for matters concerning employees and teaching staff.
3.3.5 Mental health support for students
Information on activities carried out to maintain and support health
At the Bukhara State Medical Institute, systematic preventive and educational measures are being implemented to improve students’ mental and psychological well-being, protect them from stress, depression, and other negative psychological states, and ensure social and emotional stability.
Under the slogan “Mental health is the key to a healthy life”, seminars and trainings were conducted with the participation of faculty members, psychologists, and industry specialists.
Psychological sessions and motivational talks aimed at developing students’ stress management, self-awareness, and positive thinking skills were regularly organized.
Individual psychological counseling was made available by the institute’s psychologist, allowing students to directly seek help with their personal concerns.
As part of Psychological Wellness Weeks, interactive sessions, tests, and activities promoting relaxation and mental rest were held.
Faculty-level roundtables and open discussions were organized on the topic “Developing a culture of mental health among youth”.
These activities serve to create a healthy environment at the institute, provide social and psychological support to students, and help maintain their emotional well-being.
3.3.6. Smoke-free policy
The Bukhara State Medical Institute is committed to providing a healthy, safe, and clean environment for all students, staff, and visitors. In accordance with public health standards and the institute’s commitment to promoting well-being, smoking in any form (including cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and other tobacco products) is strictly prohibited in all indoor and outdoor areas of the institute, including:
Academic buildings, laboratories, and lecture halls
Administrative offices and meeting rooms
Student dormitories and common areas
Sports facilities and playgrounds
Institute-owned vehicles and parking areas
Purpose:
This policy aims to protect non-smokers from exposure to secondhand smoke, reduce tobacco-related health risks, and promote a culture of healthy living.
Scope:
This policy applies to all employees, students, contractors, and visitors on institute premises.
Enforcement:
Violations of this policy may result in disciplinary actions in accordance with institute regulations.
Support:
The institute encourages and supports individuals who wish to quit smoking by providing access to counseling and cessation programs.
3.3.7 Mental health support for staff
The Bukhara State Medical Institute has introduced the following systematic measures to ensure psychological stability, enhance emotional well-being, and prevent occupational stress, recognizing mental health as an essential component of overall well-being:
🔹 Psychological services – Qualified psychologists at the institute regularly provide individual and group counseling sessions, as well as stress management training, for faculty members, administrative, and technical staff.
🔹 “Culture of Mental Health” seminars and trainings – Psycho-preventive seminars and workshops are conducted to teach staff self-awareness, techniques for reducing emotional tension, and skills for healthy communication.
🔹 “A Healthy Team is an Effective Work Environment” – Roundtable discussions and open dialogues are organized under this motto, during which specialists provide practical advice on overcoming challenges in the workplace.
🔹 Open access to psychological services – Every staff member has the right to seek psychological assistance at any time, in accordance with internal regulations.
🔹 Leadership-focused training – Special training sessions and consultations on socio-emotional leadership are provided for managers to foster a healthy psychological environment in the workplace.
These services are aimed at maintaining staff’s mental well-being, reducing professional burnout and stress, and ensuring a healthy work environment.
