Azerbaijan Medical University () is a public medical school located in Baku, Azerbaijan. Due to difficulties with translation, the school is sometimes called: Azerbaijan Medical University, Azerbaijan State Medical University, Azerbaijan State Medical Institute, or simply Medical University, with any of the preceding including the "named after N. Narimanov" or full "Nariman Narimanov". The school is named after Nariman Narimanov, a famous Azerbaijani in Soviet politics, notably party chairman of the Central Executive Committee of the Soviet Union.
History Founded on 9 May 1930, the medical school grew out of the Department of Medicine of Baku State University. During World War II, the institute trained 2,082 doctors. By the decree of the President of the Supreme Soviet of the Azerbaijan SSR, the medical institute was named after a doctor and writer Nariman Narimanov on 29 April 1957. All further activities of the institute were associated with his name. In the fall of 2013, the University's Training and Surgical Clinic was opened.
Rectors The rectors of the medical institute were
M. Kadyrli (1930) N. Mamedli (1931-1932) A. Aliev (1932-1934) M. Guseinov (1934-1935) A. Aliev (1935-1938) M. Aliev (1938-1942) Z. Mamedov (1943-1946) B. Eyvazov (1946-1964) H. Hasanov (1964-1968) B. Medzhidov (1968-1972) Z. Kulieva (1972-1983) Z. Mamedov (1983-1992) A. Amiraslanov (1992-2016) Garay Geraybeyli (since 2016)
Departments and faculties The school has 8000 students in 74 academic departments, with a faculty of scientists, physicians and lecturers numbering just over 1000. There are 4 clinics, educational-dental, oncologic, educational-therapeutic clinic, educational-surgical functioning within the university.
Academic
Faculties
postgraduate FacultyEstablishment YearDean of FacultyI Treatment and Prevention5 May 1974Elshad Mirzeli oglu NovruzovII Treatment and Prevention5 May 1974Israel Shemshed oglu MeherrimbeyliPublic Health1930Galina Ganiyeva SedirovnaDentistry1954Said Ilham oglu AhmedovPharmacy1938Fereh Ilham gizi MedetliMilitary Medicine25 May 2000
Specialty Training FacultyAnesthesiology and ReanimatologyGeneral SurgeryNeurosurgery (Brain Surgery)Plastic SurgeryCardiovascular SurgeryPediatric SurgeryEar, Nose, and Throat (ENT)Traumatology and OrthopedicsUrologyUrologyOphthalmologyGynecology and ObstetricsPsychiatryNeurologyInternal Medicine (Therapeutic Medicine)CardiologyNephrologyGastroenterologyHematologyDermatology and VenereologyImmunologyAllergologyInfectious DiseasesRheumatologyEndocrinologyAddiction Science (Narcology)Physiotherapy and Medical RehabilitationPulmonology (Phthisiatry)Pathological Anatomy and Forensic MedicinePediatrics (Child Health and Diseases)RadiotherapyRadiologyDentistryMaxillofacial SurgerySocial Hygiene and Health ManagementHygieneMicrobiologyGeneticsLaboratory StudiesEpidemiologyMedical Management
Military Medical Faculty The Military Medical Faculty under the Ministry of Defence prepares professional military medical officers in the Azerbaijani Armed Forces. It was founded on 25 May 2000. The duration of study is 2 years. Since August 2000, the male alumni of the Medical University completing their fourth year have been selected for admission to this faculty. The cadets have been admitted to the 1st course of "military doctors" faculty of the Military Medical School since 2006.
Affiliations The university is a member of the Caucasus University Association.Tüm Uyeler. kunib.com In the spring of 2017, the heads of the Azerbaijan Medical University (AMU) and Turkish Koç University signed a memorandum of cooperation. One of the main points of the memorandum was the consent to the exchange of doctors and residents.
Hostels There are 6 student dormitories at Azerbaijan Medical University. Two are for male students, two for female students, and the other two are designated for international students. The dormitories are equipped with study rooms, a library, and televisions with satellite antennas, providing access to international channels. Each floor of the dormitory buildings features lounges and guest rooms where students can meet with their visitors.
See also Healthcare in Azerbaijan Ministry of Healthcare of Azerbaijan Medicine in Azerbaijan
References Citations
Sources
Ahliman Amiraslanov, Azerbaijan Medical University, Azerbaijan International, Winter 1995 (3.4). Accessed on April 17, 2006.
External links
AMU website Azerbaijan Medical University named after N. Narimanov Education Consultancy in Azerbaijan