Practical Seminar Held on the Development of National Standards for Continuing Professional Development

As part of the implementation of Presidential Resolution No. PP-319 of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated September 10, 2026, the Ministry of Health organized a practical seminar entitled “Development of National Standards for Continuing Professional Development” in Tashkent on November 2–4, 2026.

The seminar was attended by experts from the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), representatives of the Ministry of Health, as well as responsible representatives of the Center for Retraining and Advanced Training of Personnel in the Field of Sanitary and Epidemiological Well-being and Public Health.

During the event, participants discussed the development of a national model for continuing professional development, the formulation of criteria and procedures for accrediting educational activities and providers, the assessment of educational quality, and mechanisms to ensure objectivity and independence. Practical proposals were also considered on integrating international experience into the national system, preventing conflicts of interest, improving accreditation processes, and gradually transitioning to the accreditation of educational providers.

At the conclusion of the seminar, key agreements were reached on improving national standards for continuing professional development, accreditation criteria and procedures, and the phased implementation of the system. The tasks to be carried out, responsible parties, and timelines for their review were also identified.

This seminar is of significant importance for the continuous updating of healthcare professionals’ knowledge and skills, improving the quality of medical education, and developing continuing professional development mechanisms in the healthcare system in line with international standards.