American MD (USMD) Program
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72 Month
Program duration
Yes
Scholarships
Program Overview
Main Subject
Medical Doctor (MD)
Degree
MD
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
The strategic goal of the American MD (USMD) program is to train internationally competitive and competent, highly-skilled physicians having the knowledge, ability, and behaviors required for postgraduate training and specific training courses in the health professions, while being inspired to develop compassion, curiosity, tolerance and commitment to patients and society, dedication to life-long learning and an understanding of the vital role of research in healthcare.
More detailed purposes of the program are presented below:
Ability to apply deep and substantial knowledge of biomedical,
behavioral, social, clinical sciences and fundamental principles of
medical fields in high quality patient care.
Appropriate, relevant and effective diagnosis, management and emphasis of patient health problems with effective patientcentered care.
Effective communication applying interpersonal and
professional communication skills.
Participate/cooperate in improving public health effectiveness
through patient and population-centered effective care that a
student provides in accordance with current professional and
ethical values within the existing/current legislation.
Independently obtain, critically analyze and apply scientific and
clinical innovation to deal with clinical problems of societal
importance.
Continuous improvement of one's activities/enterprise and
professional development based on the principles of continuous
professional development.
The program's goals are achieved step by step during the program's
implementation.
Eligibility Requirements
Academic qualification: Completion of 12th grade from a recognized board with a minimum required percentage is 65%
Age requirement: Must be at least 17 years old at the time of application.
Entrance exam: May need to pass an entrance exam depending on the university's policy.
Language proficiency: English language proficiency may be required for international students.
SSC & HSC should be from Science.
Standardized Tests
Tbilisi State Medical University do not required any kind of Standardize test for specific program.
English Language Proficiency
citizens of Georgia/foreign countries who have received complete general education in Georgia: 1) National exams; 2) English language B2 level; For entrants listed by the Order No. 224 / n of the Minister of Education and Science of Georgia (see http://www.mes.gov.ge/content.php?id=1131&lang=geo): 1) Approvement of the procedures provided by the Order No. 224/n of the Minister of Education and Science of Georgia and submitting relevant documents. 2) English language B2 level. 3) Admission exam/interview in Biology-Chemistry-Physics (Basic Issues); The following certificates can prove the knowledge of English language (B2): TOEFL, IELTS, FCE and CERTUS. If the applicant does not have the above-mentioned certificate, the English language competence will be proved at university exam.
International Tuition
Domestic Students
Tuition Fee/year | Other Expenses |
International Students
Tuition Fee/year $13,500 | Other Expenses
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Application Deadline
Spring Intake
Domestic Deadline | International Deadline |
|---|---|
 | January 30 |
Fall Intake
Domestic Deadline | International Deadline |
|---|---|
| June 30 |
Curriculum
As a result of a bilateral cooperation, the American MD Program
(Doctor of Medicine Degree Program) was established in 2013 at Tbilisi
State Medical University. The program was developed and
implemented based on a joint project between Tbilisi State Medical
University (TSMU), and Emory University School of Medicine (ESOM,
Atlanta, USA). The program was developed in detail with the input of
representatives of Emory University School of Medicine. Among
others, a special commitment to the project was shown by Prof.
Kenneth H. Walker (In 2000 he was rewarded as The Best Professor in
Internal Medicine in USA), Prof. Gordon Churchward (Professor of
Microbiology and Immunology, Assistant Dean for Medical Education
and Student Affairs, one of the authors of current curriculum at Emory
University), Dr. Mary Jo Lechowicz.
Highlights of the MD Program:
The program is in English, which increases the degree of
competitiveness of the graduates worldwide;
It considers the elements of general university education - the
program includes a set of humanities subjects: In the medical education field of Georgia, since its foundation this is the only
program which includes teaching of disciplines such as the
History of civilizations, Art history, World literature, etc. All
these disciplines are integrated taking into account the so-called
"Axis of Time" and are under the umbrella of the humanities
module ,,Mankind creativity”.
The program is integrated - integration is achieved throughout
the basic, preclinical and clinical disciplines of both horizontal,
vertical and spiral principles.
The program structure provides the training to pass two steps in
the US Medical License Examination. In addition, on the basis
of the agreement between TSMU and Emory University, any
student of the American MD Program, which will pass the first
level of USML exams during the course, has the potential to
participate in clinical rotations at Emory University Medical
School.
A strong research component that comprises a significant
portion of the curriculum, which involves students in basic
science, epidemiology or clinical medicine, health care
organization, and other areas of medicine. Graduates have the
experience of completing a research project, writing an
academic paper, and acquiring presentation skills.
Longitudinal development of clinical skills, ethical and
professional attitudes in the course of Becoming a Doctor.A robust and structured support system for students: each group
(10-12 students) has a small group advisor – mentor,
coordinator, who helps the student during the full course of the
program, starting from the process of adaptation to the academic
environment and providing academic and career development
counseling.
The extracurricular part of the program is the projects "Summer
at Emory" and "Winter at Emory", which was initiated by Emory
University to encourage program students. This project is
implemented twice a year and aims to introduce the American
medical education and healthcare systems to TSMU students.
The project is 4 weeks long and students have opportunity to
attend the current Emory classes (lecture, seminars), as well as
the daily clinical activities in various US clinics.
Program Benefits
Sectoral Knowledge:
Knowledge of biomedical, behavioral, social and clinical
sciences;
Knowledge of medicines and the principles of their
prescription;
Awareness of the doctor’s role in the maintenance and
promotion of public health;
Knowledge of ethical and legal principles.
Sectoral Skills:
The graduate should be able to:
Carry out a consultation with a patient
Assess clinical presentations, order investigations, make
differential diagnoses, and negotiate a management plan
Providing first aid in emergency medical situations (First aid
and resuscitation measures)
Drug prescription Conducting Practical Procedures
Communicate effectively in a medical context
The use of Ethic and Legal Principles in Medical Practice
Evaluation of psychological and social aspects
regarding patients’ disease
The use of knowledge, skills and principles based on evidence
Use information and information technology effectively in a
medical context
Ability to apply scientific principles, method and knowledge to
medical practice and research
Implementation of health promoting events, engage with public
healthcare issues, efficient performance within the healthcare
system
Professionalism
Career Possibilities
Areas of employment of Medical Doctors are:
Medical practice as a junior doctor. Junior doctor works under
the supervisor of a senior doctor.
Academic and scientific activities.
In Georgia, by the Law of Georgia On Medical Activity (Article 17), a
person (citizen of Georgia or of a foreign country) who graduated from
an accredited higher medical institution and obtained a relevant
diploma has the right to:
Take the post-graduate professional training (clinical residency) course
in particular medical specialty and after successful passing unified
certification examination, obtain the license for independent medical
practice in this particular specialty;
Undertake research and pedagogical practice in the theoretical or other
fields of health care;
Work as junior physician (junior doctor). Junior physician works in a
university hospital, clinic or other approved medical institution and is
supervised by a clinical tutor.
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