OCHILOV ULUGBEK USMANOVICH
Head of the course, Doctor of Medical Sciences (DSc) dotsent

FACULTY OF POST-GRADUATE EDUCATION PSYCHIATRY COURSE HISTORY

  In accordance with Resolution No. PP-3606 of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated March 16, 2018, “On Measures to Fundamentally Improve the System of Psychiatric Care,” a Psychiatry Course was established within the Faculty of Postgraduate Education on the basis of the Department of Psychiatry, Medical Psychology and Narcology. From 2018 to 2020, the course was headed by Candidate of Medical Sciences A.S. Velilyaeva.

  Since September 2020, a separate Psychiatry Course was established within the Faculty of Postgraduate Education, having been separated from the Department of Psychiatry, Medical Psychology and Narcology. Doctor of Medical Sciences (DSc), Associate Professor Ulugbek Usmanovich Ochilov, was appointed responsible for the course.

  Considering the high demand for advanced training of narcologists in the Samarkand Region, and with the aim of providing training and advanced professional development for narcology specialists, the course was renamed the “Course of Psychiatry and Narcology” pursuant to Resolution No. 6 of the University Academic Council dated January 29, 2025.

  Educational and methodological activities at the course are organized in accordance with the requirements of the current regulatory, legal, educational, and methodological documents of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

  In accordance with the requirements of the relevant regulatory and legal documents, during their study of psychiatry and narcology, trainees become familiar with the clinical aspects of various disorders and independently master modern examination and research methods used in clinical practice.

  During the advanced training cycle, trainees are required to take a final examination to assess the practical skills they have acquired.

  Over the years, the course has prepared 8 methodological manuals, 4 study guides, and 2 monographs.

Spiritual and educational work

  Caring for the younger generation and striving to promote its comprehensive development and the formation of spiritually mature, patriotic individuals with high moral qualities are among the important national and spiritual values of the Uzbek people. In this regard, spiritual, moral and educational activities constitute one of the important areas of the work of the Psychiatry and Narcology Course of the Faculty of Postgraduate Education.

  Spiritual, moral and educational activities at the course are carried out systematically in accordance with the approved annual plan. The work in this area is coordinated and organized by the responsible lecturer, Ch.A. Kuchimova. The teaching staff of the course actively participates in organizing and conducting spiritual, moral and educational activities.

  In the course of these activities, particular attention is paid not only to the professional knowledge and skills of the trainees, but also to the development of their moral, legal, political and cultural awareness.

  The teaching staff of the course conducts spiritual, moral and educational activities among trainees in the following areas:

• regularly familiarizing trainees with the works, speeches and addresses of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, as well as with the substance and significance of the socio-economic and spiritual reforms being implemented in the country;
• explaining the substance and significance of relevant resolutions of the Chambers of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan, resolutions of the Cabinet of Ministers, regulatory and legal documents, and state programmes;
• fostering in trainees a sense of love for their Motherland, national pride, civic responsibility and patriotism;
• promoting respect for national and universal human values, respect for elders, recognition of human dignity, and the principles of mutual respect in society;
• broadening the spiritual and cultural outlook of trainees and fostering respect for national history, culture, art, literature and traditions;
• keeping trainees informed about the constructive reforms being implemented in the country and the processes of social and economic development;
• promoting a healthy lifestyle among trainees, maintaining physical and mental health, and conducting educational activities aimed at preventing harmful habits;
• raising awareness of mental health, stress management, and the prevention of professional emotional strain and fatigue;
• enhancing the political and legal culture of trainees and fostering respect for the Constitution and laws of the Republic of Uzbekistan;
• strengthening knowledge and skills related to human rights, medical ethics and deontology, as well as respect for the rights, dignity and honor of patients;
• providing trainees with timely information about social, political, economic, cultural and spiritual events taking place in the world and in the country;
• developing such professional qualities among young specialists as responsibility, honesty, fairness, humaneness and dedication;
• conducting educational activities on the role and responsibility of healthcare professionals in society and the high ethical standards of the medical profession;
• fostering a healthy moral and spiritual environment among trainees and strengthening mutual respect, solidarity and professional cooperation;
• organizing various spiritual, moral and educational events, round-table discussions, open dialogues, lectures and thematic meetings;
• actively participating in spiritual and educational events dedicated to national holidays, historical dates, and commemorative dates associated with the lives and achievements of great scholars, thinkers and educators;
• developing a culture of reading and increasing interest in scientific, literary and educational publications;
• promoting the rational and effective use of modern information technologies and compliance with the principles of information security and media literacy;
• developing a healthy worldview and critical thinking skills in relation to harmful ideas, destructive information and spiritual threats;
• encouraging trainees to actively participate in community activities and socially significant events;
• promoting the prestige of the medical profession, the importance of protecting public health and the principles of serving society.

  In the course of spiritual, moral and educational activities, the teaching staff pays particular attention not only to the development of trainees’ professional competencies but also to the formation of their personal and social qualities. In this process, priority is given to fostering such values as humaneness, respect for patients, professional ethics and conduct, responsibility, patriotism, respect for the law, and civic responsibility to society.

  In addition, the course regularly conducts activities aimed at enhancing the professional culture of specialists working in psychiatry and narcology, ensuring strict compliance with the principles of medical ethics and deontology, improving communication skills with patients, and implementing the humanistic principles of modern medicine in clinical practice. 

  Overall, the spiritual, moral and educational activities carried out at the course contribute to the development of trainees as highly ethical, broad-minded, responsible, compassionate and dedicated medical professionals.

Educational and educational-methodical work

  Educational and methodological activities at the course are organized in accordance with the current regulatory, legal and educational-methodological documents of the Republic of Uzbekistan, state educational standards, qualification requirements, and approved curricula. The educational process is conducted in accordance with modern requirements of medical education and is aimed at consolidating trainees’ theoretical knowledge, developing practical skills, and enhancing professional competencies.

  In accordance with regulatory and legal documents and approved curricula, during the study of psychiatry, trainees become familiar with the etiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, classification, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental disorders. In addition, trainees independently master modern examination and research methods used in clinical practice.

  The educational process is conducted in close integration of theoretical training with clinical practice. Trainees analyze various clinical cases encountered in psychiatric practice and acquire practical skills in assessing patients’ mental status, taking medical histories, identifying psychopathological symptoms and syndromes, establishing clinical diagnoses, and determining appropriate treatment strategies.

  The course also provides training of highly qualified specialists in the clinical residency program. Particular attention in the training of clinical residents is given to the theoretical and practical aspects of modern psychiatry, psychodiagnostics, psychopharmacotherapy, psychotherapy, psychorehabilitation, emergency psychiatry, and preventive psychiatry.

  Main Objective of the Educational Process

  The main objective of the educational process at the course is to train highly qualified specialists in psychiatry and narcology who possess up-to-date knowledge, demonstrate sound clinical reasoning, have well-developed practical skills, and adhere to the principles of medical ethics and deontology.

  The integration of educational, methodological, and clinical activities contributes to the development of trainees’ professional competencies, enhances their clinical reasoning, and ensures the training of specialists who meet the modern requirements of medical practice.

Research work

  In recent years, the teaching staff and employees of the course have been actively engaged in research activities focused on current issues in psychiatry, narcology, medical psychology, psychorehabilitation, and mental health. A total of 68 scientific articles have been published by the course staff, including 16 articles in scientific journals included in the list of publications recognized by the Higher Attestation Commission of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

  In 2018, Ulugbek Usmanovich Ochilov successfully defended his Candidate of Medical Sciences (PhD) dissertation entitled “Formation and Dynamics of Mental Disorders in Patients Infected with HIV and Using Psychoactive Substances.”

  In 2025, under the scientific supervision of Professor J.A. Rizaev and Professor Sh.Sh. Magzumova, Ulugbek Usmanovich Ochilov successfully defended his Doctor of Medical Sciences (DSc) dissertation entitled “Specific Features of Medical and Social Correction and the Rehabilitation Process in Adolescents with Anxiety and Depressive Disorders.”

  At present, the course continues to provide systematic training of scientific personnel. Ch.A. Kuchimova is pursuing doctoral studies and conducting research. L.Kh. Ruziyeva is enrolled in a basic doctoral program and is conducting research in the field of psychiatry and narcology.

  Since 2018, the course staff have actively participated as speakers in 14 scientific seminars, forums, and conferences held in the Russian Federation, the Republic of Türkiye, and the Republic of Uzbekistan. Approximately 64 scientific abstracts have been published based on the results of research activities.

  The course staff also actively participate in the organization and conduct of scientific and practical events held at the university. In particular, in 2018, with the active participation of the course staff, a scientific and practical conference entitled “Current Issues in Suicidology, Psychiatry and Medical Psychology: Modern Practice and Development Trends” was held at the university.

  In addition, since 2022, an international “Samarkand Spring School for Young Psychiatrists and Narcologists” has been held every two years with the active participation of the course. The international event focuses on modern scientific achievements in psychiatry and narcology, contemporary methods of diagnosis and treatment, the research activities of young specialists, and promising areas for the development of these fields.

  The course places particular emphasis on the development of research activities, training of scientific personnel, active participation in international and national scientific events, publication of scientific articles and abstracts, as well as the implementation of research findings into clinical practice.

The international cooperation

  The teaching staff of the course pays particular attention to developing international cooperation, exchanging experience with foreign medical and educational institutions, enhancing professional qualifications, and studying modern approaches in medical education and clinical practice. 

  In 2019, in accordance with the competitive program of the “El-Yurt Umidi” Foundation under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan, and with the aim of training teaching staff abroad, Ulugbek Usmanovich Ochilov completed a 144-hour continuing professional development course entitled “Current Issues in Narcology” from November 29 to December 26, 2019, at the Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy of the Faculty of Postgraduate Education of Ryazan State Medical University named after Academician I.P. Pavlov, Russian Federation, under the supervision of Professor D.S. Petrov.

Ryazan State Medical University named after Academician I.P. Pavlova

Head of the Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy of the FDPO Professor MD Petrov Dmitry Sergeevich

  Based on Protocol No. 16 of the meeting of the Working Commission on the implementation of the activities of the Fund for Supporting Talented and Qualified Medical Specialists and Their Recruitment to Medical Institutions under the Minister of Health of the Republic of Uzbekistan, dated May 19, 2023, Ulugbek Usmanovich Ochilov participated in a professional development course organized within the framework of academic exchange with the Institut Supérieur de Rééducation Psychomotrice (ISRP), France, from July 6 to 16, 2023. During the visit, modern approaches to psychomotor rehabilitation, as well as international experience in educational and clinical practice, were studied.

  From September 2 to 9, 2024, Ulugbek Usmanovich Ochilov participated in the 1st Medical Congress of Turkic States, held in Istanbul, Republic of Türkiye. During the congress, he participated in events aimed at developing cooperation among Turkic states in the fields of medicine, education, and research, exchanging professional experience, and discussing modern medical technologies and scientific achievements.

  The course places particular emphasis on further developing scientific and educational cooperation with foreign educational and medical institutions, expanding the participation of teaching staff and trainees in international scientific and educational events, exchanging experience with international specialists, and introducing advanced international practices in psychiatry and narcology into educational and clinical activities.