The student scientific society at the Department of Phthisiology and Pulmonology operates under the name “Young Phthisiologists.” Fifteen talented students conduct research within the circle. Each member is assigned to faculty supervisors, ensuring the continuity of the mentor–student tradition. The circle is headed by the department chair, PhD, Associate Professor A.A. Kim. Activities are carried out according to an approved work plan, with meetings held regularly on Saturdays and formally documented with minutes.

  Within the “Young Phthisiologists” circle, research is conducted on early detection of tuberculosis, latent tuberculosis infection, drug‑resistant tuberculosis, prevention of tuberculosis in children, and the improvement of modern diagnostic and treatment methods for pulmonary diseases. The clinical bases for these studies are the Samarkand Regional Center of Phthisiology and Pulmonology and the Samarkand City Tuberculosis Dispensary.

  Each member of the circle has an individual research topic, supervised by faculty members. Meetings include practical sessions on research methodology, collection and analysis of clinical data, preparation of articles and abstracts, statistical processing methods, preparation of scientific presentations, and public speaking skills. Students present their research results and actively participate in scientific discussions.

  The results of student research are regularly published in national and international scientific‑practical conferences, academic competitions, and journals. In recent years, circle members have successfully participated in conferences and competitions held in Bukhara, Tashkent, Samarkand, Yaroslavl, St. Petersburg, Volgograd, Kaluga, and Moscow, winning numerous awards.

  The year 2026 was especially productive for the circle. On March 21, at the II International Student Olympiad “We Will Defeat Tuberculosis” in Volgograd, Russia, the Samarkand State Medical University team “MycoHunters” was awarded a third‑degree diploma. The team’s scientific supervisors were Associate Professor H.I. Turdibekov and Assistant S.A. Khodjaeva.

  On March 31, 2026, at the international academic competition “Followers of Avicenna – 2026” held at Tashkent State Medical University, circle members won one second‑degree diploma and two third‑degree diplomas. Their scientific supervisors were Assistant N.T. Mamatova and Associate Professor H.I. Turdibekov.

  On May 15–16, 2026, at the 80th International Scientific‑Practical Conference “Achievements of Fundamental, Applied Medicine and Pharmacy” held at Samarkand State Medical University, circle members received two first‑degree diplomas, two second‑degree diplomas, and one special nomination diploma. In addition, a student of the Faculty of International Education was awarded a second‑degree diploma. Supervisors included Associate Professor H.I. Turdibekov, Assistants N.T. Mamatova, S.A. Khodjaeva, S.J. Khodjiyeva, and PhD, Assistant D.N. Adjablaeva.

  In 2026, circle members also successfully presented scientific reports at international conferences in Volgograd and Kaluga, Russia, receiving certificates of participation. PhD, Assistant D.N. Adjablaeva actively participated as the students’ scientific supervisor. Furthermore, Parneet, a student of the Faculty of International Education (supervised by PhD, Assistant D.N. Adjablaeva), successfully presented at the international scientific‑practical conference “Rhetoric,” held online in Moscow.

  Traditionally, circle members actively participate each year in national and international conferences, round tables, and preventive events dedicated to World Tuberculosis Day (March 24), in cooperation with the Samarkand Regional Center of Phthisiology and Pulmonology.

  The activities of the “Young Phthisiologists” circle help students develop research skills, critical and clinical thinking, apply evidence‑based medicine principles, analyze scientific data, and implement modern diagnostic and treatment methods in practice. Members gain experience in preparing articles and abstracts, presenting at international conferences, analyzing clinical cases, and participating in scientific projects. The circle plays an important role in engaging talented students in research at an early stage and forming a reserve of scientific personnel for master’s and doctoral programs.

  Members of the student scientific society of the department regularly publish articles and abstracts in international journals and in journals included in the Higher Attestation Commission list of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Over the past five years, circle members have published more than 150 scientific articles and abstracts. Through their activities, students have made a significant contribution to enhancing the department’s scientific potential and prestige. Looking ahead, priority tasks include expanding international cooperation, increasing the number of student publications in prestigious journals indexed in Scopus and Web of Science, and training young researchers.