Central Asian University and Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland Clinic Connected and Central Asian University Partnership

The partnership is being implemented within the framework of a long-term strategic agreement to establish a university hospital in Uzbekistan under the Cleveland Clinic Connected program.

Cleveland Clinic and Central Asian University (CAU) have signed a cooperation agreement to develop the Central Asian University Hospital, which will be located in Tashkent on the university’s expanded medical campus. Construction is scheduled to begin later this year.

As part of this collaboration, Central Asian University Hospital has obtained provisional membership in the Cleveland Clinic Connected program. The hospital’s management will work to complete all quality assessment stages and fulfill the necessary requirements to gain full membership status.

Cleveland Clinic’s Areas of Support

Cleveland Clinic, one of the most respected medical centers in the U.S. and worldwide, will support CAU in the following areas under the strategic agreement:

• Designing and managing the medical facility
• Development and validation of educational programs and residencies
• Establishment of a nursing school and simulation center
• Organizing clinical internships, lectures, and scientific exchanges
• Recruitment of doctors, supply chain management, and digital transformation
• Providing CAU hospital doctors access to educational consultations for complex clinical cases
• Ensuring effective performance of the clinic’s specialists and building a sustainable professional team

Official Statements

“We are proud to begin our collaboration with CAU to enhance the quality of medical care in Uzbekistan. Our mission is to bring Cleveland Clinic standards to patients worldwide. This joint effort will improve access to high-quality healthcare services,”
— said Tommaso Falcone, Executive Vice President of Cleveland Clinic and President of International and Emerging Markets.

Central Asian University Hospital Project

At the initial stage, the Central Asian University Hospital will be designed from the ground up based on the Cleveland Clinic model, integrating multidisciplinary departments, clinical centers, and state-of-the-art medical technologies.

The new hospital will feature 120 beds and have the capacity to serve up to 269,000 patients annually, making it one of the most advanced and efficient clinical centers in Uzbekistan.

“The partnership with Cleveland Clinic is a landmark step in shaping the future model of medicine and medical education in Uzbekistan. We gain access to global expertise and world-class healthcare practices, which will have a long-term impact on both future doctors and patients,”
— stated Kamran Gulamov, Rector of CAU.

Key Benefits of the Collaboration

• Transfer of Cleveland Clinic methodologies, protocols, and best practices
• Training programs for both clinical and administrative personnel
• Full access to Cleveland Clinic’s educational and hands-on training programs
• Internship, masterclass, and knowledge-exchange opportunities for CAU doctors and leadership
• CAU patients will benefit from Cleveland Clinic’s world-class medical standards
• Referral opportunities for patients to Cleveland Clinic’s international facilities in complex cases

About Cleveland Clinic Connected

Cleveland Clinic Connected is an international program aimed at creating a global network of independent, quality-driven healthcare organizations that positively impact local health systems.

The program provides clinics and medical institutions worldwide with access to Cleveland Clinic’s clinical expertise, operational excellence, and advanced practices, helping them improve healthcare quality and strengthen their competitive position in the market.