Applications Open for Clinical Residency (Residency Training) for the 2026/2027 Academic Year!
The Ministry of Health invites all bachelor's degree graduates who wish to deepen their professional knowledge and become specialists in a specific medical field to apply for Clinical Residency (Residency Training).
Key Information and Important Dates
- Application Method: Online via the official portal.
- Application Period: From 20 July 2026 until 20 August 2026, 23:59.
- Application Restriction: Each applicant may apply to only one higher education institution and one specialty during the admission cycle.
- Entrance Examination Format: One-stage computer-based test.
- Examination Dates: 25–30 August 2026.
- Admission Criteria: Applicants who score at least 30% of the highest possible test score and rank within the allocated quota will be admitted.
Important Benefits and Regulations
- For Doctors Working in Remote and Rural Areas: Doctors who have worked continuously for at least three years in remote or underserved areas will be admitted to Clinical Residency without an entrance examination, on a tuition-fee (contract) basis and outside the regular admission quota.
- Family Medicine Specialty: Admission to the Family Medicine specialty is conducted under a targeted state-funded scholarship (full government grant).
- Second Medical Specialty: Applicants seeking to obtain a second narrow medical specialty may study only on a tuition-fee (contract) basis.
- In Case of a Tie Score
If applicants receive the same score for the last available seat within the allocated quota, all tied applicants will be recommended for admission on a tuition-fee (contract) basis.
Questions and Support (Call Center)
For inquiries regarding the admission process, applicants may contact the Call Center from 20 July to 10 September 2026, Monday–Saturday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Official Website and Online Application https://medtoifa.ssv.uz/
Examination Topics and Reference Materials
The examination syllabus and recommended reference materials will be published on the official website of the Center for Assessment of Medical and Pharmaceutical Professionals.