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QUALITY OF EDUCATION AND ACCREDITATION: INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS FOR MEDICAL UNIVERSITIES

M.K. Gulzoda, S.M. Abdullozoda, H.R. Mahmudzoda

“Tajik State Medical University named after Avicenna”, Dushanbe, Republic of Tajikistan

The article examines modern approaches to ensuring the quality of medical education in

the context of globalization and growing needs in healthcare. Particular attention is paid to the

role of international standards and accreditation of medical universities, as well as their impact

on the effectiveness of training medical specialists. The key factors affecting the quality of educational programs are analyzed, including academic content, qualifications of teachers, resources and infrastructure, teaching and assessment methods used. Modern innovative educational technologies, such as simulation training, and their impact on the training of specialists

are considered. The advantages of international accreditation are also discussed, including increasing the competitiveness of universities, recognizing the qualifications of specialists at the

international level, developing academic mobility and improving the professional training of

graduates. The article emphasizes the importance of continuous improvement of the educational process to ensure a high level of medical care and strengthen the healthcare system.

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Authors' information:

Gulzoda Mahmadshoh Kurbonali,
Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor, Professor of the Department of General Surgery No. 1 named after Professor A.N. Kakhkharov State Medical University. "Abu Ibn Sina"
Scopus ID: 6507730145
ORCID ID: 0000-0001-5151-937X
SPIN Code: 5463-6781
Author ID: 305833
E-mail: rektor@tajmedun.tj

Abdullozoda Said Murtazo, &/ & Candidate of Medical Sciences, Associate Professor of the Department of Epidemiology named after Professor H.K. Rafiev of the State Educational Institution "Tajik State Medical University named after Abu Ali ibn Sina".

Mahmudzoda Hayom Ruziboy,
Candidate of Medical Sciences, Associate Professor of the Department of Propaedeutics of Internal Diseases of the State Educational Institution "Tajik State Medical University named after Abu Ali ibn Sina".

Information about support in the form of grants, equipment, medications

The authors did not receive financial support from manufacturers of medicines and medical equipment.

Conflicts of interest: No conflict

Address for correspondence :

Gulzoda Mahmadshoh Kurbonali,
MD, Professor, Professor of the Department of General Surgery No. 1 named after Professor A.N. Kakhkharov State Medical University named after Abu Hurayr Ibn Sina Tajik State Medical University

734025, Republic of Tajikistan, Dushanbe, Sino str., 29-31

Tel.: +44-600-39-77

E-mail: rektor@tajmedun.tj

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