Dagestan State Medical Institute was established in1932. The Institute is located in Makhachkala city. It is the capital of Dagestan Republic. Makhachkala is a well-built and picturesque modern city.

From the early years of the establishment of the Institute, Dagestan Medical Institute has possessed limited theoretical and clinical base and had only therapeutic faculty. About 150 students were accepted per year at the first course.

Dagestan State Medical Institute was the most rapidly developing during the time since 1970 till 1980 years. During this period of time, morphological building, an educational laboratory building, several back offices were built. What is more, at this time, Dentistry and Pediatrics Faculties were founded. The academic staff of the Institute underwent some changes as well. Nearly all the Chairs were headed by Professors, most of them were the graduates of Dagestan State Medical Institute.