Tashkent, September 13, 2025 - Central Asian University and AKFA Medline Held Residency Orientation Day 2025 for the First Cohort of Residents with the Presentation of Uzbekistan’s Unique Robotic Surgery System EDGE MP1000.
In the central hall of AKFA Medline, Residency Orientation Day 2025 took place – an event dedicated to the launch of the residency program for young doctors. The organizers were Central Asian University and the AKFA Medline clinic.
The purpose of the event was to introduce residents to the clinical base, state-of-the-art medical technologies, as well as to the faculty members who would accompany their education and professional growth. The program also included congratulations on the start of training from the leadership and invited guests, as well as a ceremonial part – addresses to the residents and the presentation of residency ID cards.
This event marked the opening of a new chapter in the development of medical education in the region and laid a solid foundation for shaping a generation of leaders in healthcare.
As part of Residency Orientation Day 2025, welcome speeches were delivered by:
Residency Orientation Day 2025 became the first step for young doctors towards forming their professional identity, getting acquainted with modern medical practices, and participating in the creation of a new culture of medical education in Uzbekistan.
As part of the event, there was also a presentation of the newest robotic surgical system EDGE MP1000 – an advanced technology that opened new horizons in medicine.
EDGE MP1000 was a unique multi-port robotic system for minimally invasive operations. It allowed the surgeon to control special robotic instruments through small incisions, ensuring precision, safety, and minimal intervention in the patient’s body.
The key advantages of EDGE MP1000 were:
The robotic system EDGE MP1000 was applied in various fields of surgery: urology, gynecology, gastroenterology, hepatobiliary and thoracic surgery. With its help, operations for oncology, organ resections, transplantation, and many other conditions were performed.
In Uzbekistan, robotic surgery of this level was implemented for the first time. This event opened a new stage in the development of medicine in the country, allowing patients to gain access to the most modern methods of treatment and doctors to work with innovative technologies of world class. During Residency Orientation Day 2025, guests and participants witnessed a live surgery performed on a patient using this high-tech system.
AKFA Medline and Central Asian University continued to develop medical education in Uzbekistan, providing the training of a new generation of specialists who met international quality standards, as well as to implement the newest technologies in clinical practice.
About Central Asian University (CAU)
Founded in 2019 in Uzbekistan, Central Asian University was one of the most dynamically developing private universities in the country. It offered international educational programs in medicine, dentistry, business, architecture and design, engineering, tourism and hospitality, and other in-demand fields. A modern campus, internationally experienced faculty, and a focus on practical training made CAU an attractive choice for students from around the world.
Central Asian University entered the TOP-1000 in the Round University Ranking 2025, debuted in the THE Impact Rankings 2025, was recognized as the Most Innovative University of Uzbekistan 2024 by the Science and Innovation Awards, and was also named the Best Young University of Uzbekistan 2025 by the AD Scientific Index.
CAU actively developed strategic international partnerships and implemented joint academic and research projects with universities in Germany, Switzerland, the USA, and other countries. Thanks to its innovative educational model and focus on global cooperation, the university strengthened its position as one of the leaders of higher education in the region.
In the central hall of AKFA Medline, Residency Orientation Day 2025 took place – an event dedicated to the launch of the residency program for young doctors. The organizers were Central Asian University and the AKFA Medline clinic.
The purpose of the event was to introduce residents to the clinical base, state-of-the-art medical technologies, as well as to the faculty members who would accompany their education and professional growth. The program also included congratulations on the start of training from the leadership and invited guests, as well as a ceremonial part – addresses to the residents and the presentation of residency ID cards.
This event marked the opening of a new chapter in the development of medical education in the region and laid a solid foundation for shaping a generation of leaders in healthcare.
As part of Residency Orientation Day 2025, welcome speeches were delivered by:
- Jahongir Artykhojaev, Founder of AKFA Group;
- Azimjon Tursunkulov, CEO of AKFA Medline University Hospital;
- Kamran Gulamov, Rector of Central Asian University;
- Dr. Alexander Minich, Specialist in Urological Oncology, Lecturer of the Residency Program in Urology at Central Asian University.
Residency Orientation Day 2025 became the first step for young doctors towards forming their professional identity, getting acquainted with modern medical practices, and participating in the creation of a new culture of medical education in Uzbekistan.
As part of the event, there was also a presentation of the newest robotic surgical system EDGE MP1000 – an advanced technology that opened new horizons in medicine.
EDGE MP1000 was a unique multi-port robotic system for minimally invasive operations. It allowed the surgeon to control special robotic instruments through small incisions, ensuring precision, safety, and minimal intervention in the patient’s body.
The key advantages of EDGE MP1000 were:
- Unique design: the flexible system of joints and suspension provided a wide range of movements and convenience for the surgeon.
- Maximum precision: the robot’s instruments allowed the most complex manipulations to be performed, reducing the risk of errors and damage.
- Innovative visualization: the system was equipped with modern imaging technologies, including fluorescence visualization and multimodal data display.
- Training and simulation: EDGE developed a unique simulator for the training of surgeons, which improved the quality of medical personnel.
- Telesurgery: the system supported remote surgeries and consultations, opening opportunities for interregional and international cooperation.
The robotic system EDGE MP1000 was applied in various fields of surgery: urology, gynecology, gastroenterology, hepatobiliary and thoracic surgery. With its help, operations for oncology, organ resections, transplantation, and many other conditions were performed.
In Uzbekistan, robotic surgery of this level was implemented for the first time. This event opened a new stage in the development of medicine in the country, allowing patients to gain access to the most modern methods of treatment and doctors to work with innovative technologies of world class. During Residency Orientation Day 2025, guests and participants witnessed a live surgery performed on a patient using this high-tech system.
AKFA Medline and Central Asian University continued to develop medical education in Uzbekistan, providing the training of a new generation of specialists who met international quality standards, as well as to implement the newest technologies in clinical practice.
About Central Asian University (CAU)
Founded in 2019 in Uzbekistan, Central Asian University was one of the most dynamically developing private universities in the country. It offered international educational programs in medicine, dentistry, business, architecture and design, engineering, tourism and hospitality, and other in-demand fields. A modern campus, internationally experienced faculty, and a focus on practical training made CAU an attractive choice for students from around the world.
Central Asian University entered the TOP-1000 in the Round University Ranking 2025, debuted in the THE Impact Rankings 2025, was recognized as the Most Innovative University of Uzbekistan 2024 by the Science and Innovation Awards, and was also named the Best Young University of Uzbekistan 2025 by the AD Scientific Index.
CAU actively developed strategic international partnerships and implemented joint academic and research projects with universities in Germany, Switzerland, the USA, and other countries. Thanks to its innovative educational model and focus on global cooperation, the university strengthened its position as one of the leaders of higher education in the region.
