In accordance with the decision of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan No. 261 dated May 27, 2022, measures have been implemented to develop museum services, utilize innovative technologies in museums, and showcase the history of the Uzbek people, particularly the first and second renaissance periods and the lives and works of great scholars. To fulfill these objectives, the history of the Tashkent Medical Academy (TMA) has been documented through the creation of a modern museum. This museum highlights the academy’s over 100-year history and its recent achievements in medicine within the framework of New Uzbekistan. The museum, located on the second floor of the main educational building, spans an area of 400 m². At the entrance, Ibn Sina is depicted sitting on a throne, wearing a crown, and flanked by Galen and Hippocrates, as shown in the book The Laws of Medicine, published in Latin in the 16th century.
1st Exposition Complex: History of Medicine in Uzbekistan
This section focuses on the evolution of folk medicine in Central Asia, particularly in Uzbekistan, from ancient times to the early 20th century. It includes information about medicine during the first and second renaissance periods and the Uzbek Khanate era. Highlights include the contributions of Abu Bakr al-Razi, Abu Ali Ibn Sina, and Abu Rayhan Beruni, along with the works of prominent scholars of the Ma’mun Academy and notable writers of the Timurid era.
2nd Exposition Complex: Establishment and Development of the Tashkent Medical Institute
This complex is divided into four thematic sections that trace the history of the Tashkent Medical Institute from its founding in 1919 to 1991. It explores the establishment of the Tashkent Higher Medical School and the Faculty of Medicine at Turkestan State University, as well as the early graduates. Exhibits feature historical documents, photographs, and videos from the Central Asian Medical Institute, founded in 1935. Additionally, the complex commemorates the foundation of the “Town of Doctors,” initiated by the Hero of Uzbekistan, Sharof Rashidov, in 1972.
3rd Exposition Complex: Tashkent State Medical Institute During Independence
This section covers the early years of Uzbekistan’s independence, highlighting the establishment of the first and second Tashkent State Medical Institutes. Exhibits include historical documents, photographs, and video materials about the daily lives, academic activities, research, and cultural contributions of the faculties and departments. Special attention is given to prominent academicians, rectors, and graduates who have significantly contributed to the academy’s history. Notable developments include the division of the Tashkent State Medical Institute into two separate institutes in 1991 and the eventual unification under the Tashkent Medical Academy in 2005, as decreed by the President of Uzbekistan. Academician Shavkat Ibrahimovich Karimov became the first rector of the academy.
4th Exposition Complex: History of Medical Personnel Training
This section showcases the history of departments within the academy, highlighting their contributions to the development of various medical fields. It provides information about renowned professors, teachers, academicians, and scientists who have shaped the academy’s legacy.
5th Exposition Complex: New Uzbekistan – A New Era of Medical Education
This section focuses on developments since 2017, including the establishment of a modern electronic library and a simulation center at TMA. Exhibits feature awards and souvenirs presented to rectors and vice-rectors by foreign institutions. TMA has also introduced over 30 prestigious scholarships for talented and active students, benefiting more than 300 recipients.
6th Exposition Complex: International Cooperation
The final section highlights the academy’s collaborations with foreign medical institutions and international organizations. It documents the participation of professors and students in international events, including conferences, forums, seminars, and competitions. Currently, TMA hosts 2,000 students from 28 foreign countries, with the number and diversity of international students increasing annually.