The Department of Foreign Languages at Samarkand State Medical University was founded in 1946, the first Head of the Department was Prof. O.K.Shmit worked during 1946-1949 years. Further, N.G.Shvetsova in 1949-1951 years, O.A.Lapshina in 1951-1952, V.F.Gorbich in 1952-1982professors regulated Department of actively. According to the following years 1982 and 2022 the Department of Languages was managed by professors, associate professors and candidates of science:
- In 1982-1992, Candidate of Philological Sciences, Associate Professor A.E. Mamatov.
- In 1993-1998, Candidate Of Philological Sciences, Associate Professor U.U. Usmanov.
- In 1998-2000, Professor, Candidate of Philological Sciences M.A. Kholbekov.
- In 2000-2006, senior teacher H.T.Umarov.
- In 2006-2011, senior teacher G.D. Kuldosheva
- In 2011-2014, Candidate of Philological Sciences U.A.Safarova.
- In 2015-2019, Candidate of Philological Sciences D.Kh.Babaeva.
- In 2019-2020, Z.Sh.Nuritdinova
- In 2020 – 2022, Doctor of Philological Sciences U.A. Safarova.
- Since 2022, Ph.D, S.K.Yorova
In November 2012, the Department of Foreign Languages and Latin was merged with the Department of Russian Language, Uzbek Language, Pedagogy and Psychology and renamed as the Department of Languages, Pedagogy and Psychology.
In 2017, the Department of Foreign Languages and Latin were separated from the Department of Russian, Uzbek, Pedagogy and Psychology, and the Department was renamed as the Department of Languages.
In September 2020 till 2022, DSc, U.A. Safarova was elected as the Head of the Department of Language.
In November 2022, Doctor of Philosophy in Philological Sciences Ph.D, Yorova Sayyora Karimovna was elected as the Head of the Department of Languages and has been working in this Department. PhD, Yorova Sayyora Karimovna defended her PhD dissertation on the topic of “Sociocultural pecularities of English and Uzbek medical speech” in 2023 and received the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Philological Sciences (PhD). Yorova S.K. has got International Certificate C1 from the plarform of TESOL & TEFL Certificate Highfield Qualifications Level 5 Diploma in Teaching English as a Foreign Languages, TEFL Institute, Ireland in 2023 year. In 2022 she got CEFR National Certificate level B2. She worked as the assistant of the Department of Languages for 10 years and also was responsible for the scientific process of the Department, she conducts practical classes in English for Medical Purposes and Latin Language and Medical terminology for students of International Department. PhD, Yorova S.K. has been teaching English for more than 25 years and is the author of more than 60 scientific articles and theses , 2 study guides “English” for Medical Students ” in 2021 and “English - French - Russian Conversation book” in 2023 were approved and published by the Ministry of Higher and Secondary Special Education of Uzbekistan. For 5 years she has been conducting practical classes in the Latin language and medical terminology with students of the International Education program of the Faculty of MD. Currently Yorova Sayora Karimovna working on doctoral work (DSc) on the topic of: “Pragmatic and linguistic characteristics of medical discourse in English and Uzbek languages”
The main tasks of the Department are to conduct practical classes in English and Latin Medical Terminology of the General Medicine, Pediatrics, Stomatology, Medical Pedagogy, Medical Biology, Medical Prophylaxis, Folk Medicine, Pharmacy, High Qualified Nurse and International Faculties.
And also conduction of educational, spiritual and educational work among students according to a continuously drawn up and approved plan. The works of the Department of Languages with students and faculties include:
- Study of Anatomical, Clinical and Prescription terminology, which are necessary for the future doctor.
- Study of English medical terminology, since information about medicine is given in English.
- Conducting Olympiads in Latin and English Languages at the International Level.
Below are professors and teachers of the Department of Languages who work in all areas of the faculty:
Shodikulova Aziza Zikriyaevna – Doctor of Philosophy in Philological Sciences, an English teacher at the Department of Languages, she has been working as a teacher at the Department for 8 years, conducts practice in English, is the author of more than 40 scientific articles and theses. In 2022, Aziza Zikiryaevna Shodikulova defended her PhD thesis on the topic “Cognitive-discursive aspects of the expression of metonymy in a media text” and received the academic degree of Candidate of Philological Sciences. The Study Guide “English language”, a monograph on the topic “Metonymy” and educational and methodological recommendations on the topic “Levels of adjectives”. She has got International Certificate C1 from the platform of TESOL & TEFL Certificate Highfield Qualifications Level 5 Diploma in Teaching English as a Foreign Languages, TEFL Institute, Ireland in 2023 year.
Makhmudov Zafar Mardonovich assistant, Latin teacher at the Department of Languages and he has been working for 3 years as responsible for the educational process of the department, he is currently responsible for spiritual and educational work at the department. He conducts practical classes in the Latin language and medical terminology, has been teaching this subject for more than 24 years, is the author of more than 35 scientific articles and theses, “Latin-Uzbek-Russian Dictionary of the Most Important Terms , used in medicine" was approved and published by the Ministry of Health in 2012, "Methodological complex on the Latin language and medical terminology for medical colleges" in 2017 was published by the Ministry of Higher and Secondary Special Education, in 2022 work began on a candidate's dissertation on the topic "Improving the use of interactive methods in teaching students Latin terms (using examples of medical terminology)", textbook "Latin language and the basics of medical and pharmaceutical terminology", and 4 educational and methodological recommendations on topics: 1) “Introduction to pharmaceutical terminology. Scientific and trivial names of medicinal substances. Significant derivational suffixes and terms used in creating drug names. Dosage forms”, 2) “Verb, its grammatical categories. Imperative mood. Standard recipe formulations with verbs”, 3) “Prescription, its structure. Rules for writing prescriptions”, 4) “Adjective, grammatical categories of adjectives, division into groups, generic suffixes, dictionary form. Definition of adjective stems. Adjectives 1-2 groups”were published in 2023.
Boliyev Muhitdin Nuriddinovich is a trainee assistant at the Department of Languages and has been participating in the department’s educational processes since September. He conducts practical classes in Latin and Medical Terminology. He is the author of the textbook Latin and Medical Terminology (published 12 times in Uzbek and 2 times in Russian). He has created more than 15 model curricula and over 75 educational and methodological manuals aimed at improving the vocational education system. He has published 83 articles on advanced teaching methods. In 2025, the textbook Latin and Medical Terminology for medical universities was published in three languages – Uzbek, Russian, and English.
Beknazarova Mohiya Kenjaevna is an assistant at the Department of Languages. From 2019 to 2022, she served as the person responsible for the department’s activities related to “Spirituality and Enlightenment.” She has been teaching Latin and Medical Terminology for 29 years and is the author of more than 27 scientific articles and theses. She is also the author of the monograph “West–East Divan” dedicated to the 250th anniversary of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.
Aytmuratova Perxan Genjebaevna, assistant at the Department of Languages, has worked in this position for 16 years. She conducts practical classes in Latin and Medical Terminology. She is the author of more than 40 scientific articles and theses. Her educational manual Foreign Language for the Faculty of Dentistry was approved and published by the Ministry of Health in 2022. A Latin textbook for medical faculties is prepared for publication.
Olimzoda Parvina, an assistant, an English teacher at the Department of Languages, scientific secretary of the Medical-Pedagogical Faculty has the most active role in working with students. She has 7 years of teaching experience and actively works in the field of the English language. Parvina Olimzoda has a Certificate C1 from International Exam Aptis and from National CEFR C1 level in 2022 year. She is the author of more than 20 scientific articles and theses.
Nasimova Sohiba Yaxyaevna a trainee assistant, an English teacher, at the Department of Languages, has 5 years of teaching experience, the author of 8 scientific articles and theses, actively works in the field of the English language. She has International C1 TESOL & TEFL Certificate Highfield Qqualifications Level 5 Diploma in Teaching English as a Foreign Languages, TEFL Institute, at the platform Ireland in 2023.
Esanova Maftuna Bahodirovna a trainee assistant, Latin teacher at Department of Languages, a for 4 years experience, conducts practical classes in the Latin language and medical terminology, author of more than 14 scientific articles and theses. She has a Certificate B2 level from CEFR National Exam in 2023.
Normurodova Sokhiba Mallaevna a trainee assistant, Latin teacher at the Department of Languages, conducts practical classes in the Latin language and medical terminology, the author of more than 10 scientific articles and theses.
Buriev Dilmurod Arzimurodovich is a trainee assistant, Latin teacher at the Department of Languages for 4 years, conducts practical classes in the Latin language and medical terminology, and is the author of more than 15 scientific articles and theses. He has got a Certificate B1 level from CEFR National Exam and International Certificate B1 level from Linguaskill Exam in 2022.
Azzamova Umida Alisherovna a trainee assistant, an English teacher at the Department of Languages for 6 months. During this period, she conducts English and Medical terminology and the author of 5 scientific articles and theses. Azzamova Umida has Westminister College London, International C1 TESOL & TEFL Certificate Highfield Qualifications Level 7 Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, TESOL, at the platform in 2023.
Abdusalimov Sukhrob Rustamovich – a trainee assistant, English teacher at the Department of Languages, has been participating in the educational process of the Department for 3 years. He conducts practice in English and Medical terminology and the author of 5 scientific articles and theses. In 2023, he got TOEFL iBT, ETS, Teaching English as a Foreign Languages, USA C1 level Certificate.
Mustafoyeva Sarvinoz Xolmurodovna, trainee assistant at the Department of Languages, has been working for 1 year. She teaches Foreign Language in Medicine and Latin and Medical Terminology. She is the author of more than 12 scientific articles and theses and holds an international Aptis C1 certificate.
Xamdamova Muqaddas Xamidovna, trainee assistant at the Department of Languages, has been working for a year. She conducts practical classes in Latin and Medical Terminology and is the author of more than 16 scientific articles and theses. She holds a CEFR B2 certificate in German.
Asatullaev Rustam Baxtiyorovich is an English language teacher and trainee assistant at the Department of Languages. He teaches English and Medical Terminology. He holds an international IELTS certificate (7.0) and a National CEFR C1 certificate. In addition to university classes, he organizes supplementary courses, making a significant contribution to students’ mastery of English. He is the author of more than 100 scientific articles and theses.
Kuchkarova Noila Abduvahobovna is an English language teacher and trainee assistant at the Department of Languages. She teaches English and Medical Terminology. She is a talented linguist and specialist in English, having obtained the National CEFR C1 certificate in 2024. She is the author of 3 scientific articles and theses.
Jurayeva Yulduz Raxmatillayevna is an English language teacher and trainee assistant at the Department of Languages. She teaches English and Medical Terminology. She is a skilled linguist and specialist in English. In 2024, she achieved the National CEFR C1 level and is the author of 4 scientific articles and theses.
Ergasheva Shahrizoda Erkinovna is an English language teacher and trainee assistant at the Department of Languages. She teaches English and Medical Terminology. She is a talented linguist and specialist in English. In 2025, she obtained the National CEFR B2 certificate and an international TEFL/TESOL C1 certificate. She is the author of 5 scientific articles and theses.
Yoqubjonova Nodira Alisherovna is an English language teacher and trainee assistant at the Department of Languages. She teaches Foreign Language in Medicine (English). She is a highly qualified linguist and specialist in English. In 2021, she achieved the National CEFR C1 level, and in 2024, she obtained an IELTS 7.5 certificate. She is the author of 4 scientific articles and theses.
Currently, the department employs 2 PhD holders (Doctors of Philosophy in Philology, Associate Professors) and 18 teaching staff members. Among them, 10 are Latin language instructors and 10 are English language instructors.
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