Historical records show that from the very first steps of its activity, the Republic of Uzbekistan began implementing measures aimed not only at economic development but also at preserving public health and reducing diseases. In a special resolution of the Council of People’s Commissars, it was stated: “The health of the population is a key guarantee of its great physical and cultural strength. Medical assistance, with all its scientific achievements, must serve every individual. It should reach not only urban areas but rural regions as well.”

In May 1926, in order to implement the government’s decision, a congress of employees of the People’s Commissariat of Health and provincial health departments was convened. The congress reviewed urgent public health issues, including improving the activities of republican sanitary institutions to combat malaria, as well as matters related to the prevention of epidemiological diseases.

Based on Order No. 459 of the Presidium of the Central Asian Executive Committee dated June 22, 1932, the Central Asian Institute for Advanced Training of Physicians was founded (later renamed the Tashkent Institute for Advanced Medical Training, and currently known as the Center for the Development of Professional Qualification of Medical Workers).

During the first year of its establishment, all available resources were mobilized to form the activities of the departments, develop the material and technical base, and plan and organize educational and scientific work.

In 1933, postgraduate training began in the six existing departments. That same year, the institute conducted its first advanced training programs, during which 84 physician-trainees improved their qualifications in the required specialties. Each year, new departments were opened, and the number of trainees continued to grow.

From 1933 to 1940, a total of 1,330 physicians improved their qualifications at the institute.

In 1936, the institute’s fundamental library was established, serving as a scientific, educational, and informational resource center. Today, the library’s collection exceeds 140,000 volumes.

During the years 1941–1945, the institute’s staff focused their efforts on meeting the demands of the time. The training of medical personnel increased by 5.5 times. A total of 4,585 physicians were trained for the front and evacuation hospitals. In addition, 24 staff members directly participated in the Great Patriotic War.

Participants of World War II and Labor Veterans

The post-war period created opportunities for scientific and technical advancement. New faculties and departments were opened, and advanced training in new specialties began.

On August 19, 1982, the institute was awarded the Order of the Red Banner of Labour.

In the National Encyclopedia of Uzbekistan: “The Institute serves as a training base for highly qualified medical specialists of the World Health Organization.”

From 1932 until 2017, 11 individuals served as Rector:

• 1932–1938 — Moisey Ilich Slonim
• 1938–1941 — Igron Samuil Markovich
• 1942–1945 — Vidutskiy Moisey Yakovlevich
• 1946–1953 — Jo‘ra Saidovich Po‘latov
• 1953–1957 — Mahamat Bobojonovich Sultonov
• 1957–1960 — Ziyad Aminovich Dolimov
• 1960–1963 — Mannap Atamatovich Mirzamuhamedov
• 1963–1979 — Hamidulla Husanovich Husanov
• 1979–1984 — Qayum Sobirovich Zoirov
• 1984–1997 — Abdumannon Rahmanovich Rahimjonov
• 1997–2017 — Jo‘raboy Ma’rifboyevich Sobirov
• 2017 – present — Akilo Khabibulla Ataullayevich

Today the Center operates with 5 regional branches, 5 faculties, 54 departments and 4 courses. It employs 435 staff members with a scientific potential of 77.1%.

Distance learning, Moodle platform, simulation technologies, international accreditation from ECAQA, and cooperation with many foreign institutions are actively developing.