By the decree of the President of the Supreme Soviet of the Azerbaijan SSR, the medical institute was named after a doctor and writer Nariman Narimanov on 29 April 1957.

[1] The rectors of the medical institute were The school has 8000 students in 74 academic departments, with a faculty of scientists, physicians and lecturers numbering just over 1000.

Since August 2000, the male alumni of the Medical University completing their fourth year have been selected for admission to this faculty.

The dormitories are equipped with study rooms, a library, and televisions with satellite antennas, providing access to international channels.

Each floor of the dormitory buildings features lounges and guest rooms where students can meet with their visitors.