Tashkent Medical Academy
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Name: Tashkent Medical Academy (often referred to as Tashkent State Medical University)
Location: Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Type: Public medical university
Established: 1920 as a medical faculty (merged into a formal academy in 2005 by presidential decree)
Campuses: Main campus in Tashkent (with branches in regional cities in some cases)
Student Population: ~6,249 students (approx. a recent figure)
Recognition & Accreditation
Tashkent Medical Academy is officially:
Listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WHO/WDOMS).
Recognized by the National Medical Commission (India / NMC), meaning Indian graduates can sit the NEXT/FMGE for licensure in India.
Covered by eligibility for exams like USMLE (USA) and PLAB (UK), subject to country‑specific requirements.
Important: Recognition and directory listing mean the degree qualifies a graduate to attempt professional licensing exams, but actual licensure still depends on passing those exams and meeting local medical council criteria.
International Environment
English‑medium education draws students from 20+ countries.
Clinical exposure is provided through university‑affiliated hospitals in Tashkent.
Living in Tashkent is relatively affordable compared to many Western or private institutions in India or elsewhere.
