Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences

On May 6, the opening ceremony of the Medical Festival took place, dedicated to the 95th anniversary of the Azerbaijan Medical University (AMU) and the 102nd anniversary of the birth of National Leader Heydar Aliyev.

The festival, attended by scientists from Türkiye, Uzbekistan, and Belarus, as well as representatives of the medical community focused on discussions of current scientific topics.

The participants of the event first laid flowers at the bust of National Leader Heydar Aliyev and at the monument erected in memory of the martyr doctors who sacrificed their lives for the sovereignty of our country and liberation of our territories. Following this, the guests viewed the exhibition and startup section of the Medical Festival.

In his opening speech, Professor Geray Geraybeyli, Rector of Azerbaijan Medical University said that the establishment of the university 95 years ago was an essential step in the development of healthcare and medical education in the country. The rector underlined that National Leader Heydar Aliyev always showed great attention and care to science, education, and especially to the development of the medical sphere. He touched upon current achievements of the university.

"Currently, the Azerbaijan Medical University has a staff of over 1,500, including academicians, corresponding members of the National Academy of Sciences, and honored scientists. Around 7,500 students are enrolled at the university and nearly 3,000 of them are international students from 45 countries. AMU leads among the higher education institutions of the country in terms of the number of foreign students. This also reflects the university’s growing reputation within the global academic community and its expanding international ties. Moreover, today, AMU graduates are working as professional doctors and scientists around the world, proudly representing our country"-he underlined. 

The President of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences, Academician Isa Habibbeyli, Rector of the Baku branch of I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Professor Aziz Aliyev, Rector of Nakhchivan State University, Associate Professor Elbrus Isayev, Rector of University of Health Sciences of Türkiye, Professor Kemaleddin Aydın, Director of Azerbaijan State Advanced Training Institute for Doctors named after A. Aliyev, Professor Nazim Gasimov, Rector of Samarkand State Medical University, Professor Jasur Rzayev, Rector of Belarusian State Medical University, Sergey Rubnikovich and Rector of Bukhara State Medical University, Professor Shohret Tashayev participated in the opening ceremony of the Medical Festival. They each extended their congratulations and wished success to the congress.

During the event, the Rector of Azerbaijan Medical University, Professor Geray Geraybeyli was presented with an Honorary Professor diploma of Samarkand State Medical University, along with other commemorative gifts.

Academician Irada Huseynova, Vice President of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences also attended the event.

It should be noted that the Medical Festival will conclude on May 8 and continue its program with parallel panel sessions. These sessions will feature presentations and scientific discussions on innovations and current challenges in the areas of internal diseases, radiology, neurology, clinical microbiology, pediatrics, epidemiology, and surgery.

Reyhan Majidli, Public Relations, Press and Information Department of the Presidium Administration of ANAS

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