In the modern context of medical education, the spiritual and moral development of students has become increasingly important. A future doctor should possess not only professional knowledge and practical skills but also such moral qualities as humanity, compassion, responsibility, honesty, patience, and respect for human dignity.

English language classes can play an important role in developing these qualities. In a medical university, English serves not only educational and communicative purposes but also has considerable potential for moral and cultural education. The use of texts about the life and achievements of outstanding Tajik thinkers enables students to develop their language skills while becoming familiar with their national cultural heritage.

A particularly important figure in this regard is Abu Ali ibn Sina (Avicenna), the great Tajik scholar, philosopher, and physician. His life is an excellent example of the pursuit of knowledge, hard work, scientific inquiry, and service to humanity. In English language classes, adapted texts about his life and scientific achievements can be used, for example, under the topic “Avicenna – the Great Physician and Scientist.”

After reading the text, students can be asked the following questions: What do you know about Avicenna? What qualities did he possess? Why is his contribution to medicine important? What can modern doctors learn from his life?

The works and ideas of Rudaki, Nasir Khusraw, Ahmad Donish, Sadriddin Ayni, and other representatives of Tajik culture also have significant educational value. Their ideas about knowledge, kindness, justice, hard work, responsibility, and respect for human beings can be incorporated into various English language lessons.

Such materials are especially useful when studying topics such as “Medicine,” “Doctor and Patient,” “Medical Ethics,” “Humanity,” “Education,” and “Science.” For example, while studying the topic “What Makes a Good Doctor?”, students can discuss the moral qualities of a doctor, including kindness, honesty, responsibility, patience, compassion, and respect.

Thus, the use of the heritage of Tajik thinkers in English language classes contributes not only to the development of students’ language and professional competencies but also to the formation of their spiritual and moral values, patriotism, respect for national culture, and humane attitudes toward patients.

Therefore, combining English language education with the study of national cultural heritage is an effective way to prepare future doctors who are educated, professionally competent, humane, responsible, and committed to serving people and society.

Mananova P.I. – c.ph.s., аssistant Lecturer at the Department of Foreign Languages