The 6-year MD program at Grigol Robakidze University prepares medical professionals with competencies aligned with World Federation of Medical Education (WFME) and Tuning Project standards.
Program Structure
- 360 credits, 12 semesters
- European Credit System: 30 credits per 19-week semester
- 1 credit = 25 working hours (50% contact, 50% independent work)
Integration and Stages
- Harmonious merging of basic science and clinical disciplines
- Two main stages:
1. Initial Medical Stage (1 semester)
2. Clinical Medical Stage (11 semesters)
Initial Medical Stage (1 semester)
- Core Principles of Biomedical Sciences
- Introduction to fundamental principles and vocabulary
- Basic knowledge for human organ systems
- Horizontal and vertical integration with Health Promotion, Scientific Research, and Professional Latin
Clinical Medical Stage (11 semesters)
- Integrated Block I-IV (semesters 2-5)
- Transition Block (semester 6)
- Clinical Rotation Cycle I-VI (semesters 7-12)
- Organ system modules with integrated teaching of basic and clinical sciences
- Sophisticated scientific information in clinical context
- Practical medical skills refinement through clinical skills teaching and research skills training
Teaching Methodologies
- Lectures
- Group work
- Discussions
- Demonstrations
- Self-study
- PBL sessions
- Case-based teaching (CBCR)
Clinical Rotation Cycles
- Diseases-oriented studies
- Applying basic medical knowledge in clinical medicine
- Mastering skills and developing values
- Clinical experience in affiliated institutions (Clerkship)
Program Objectives
- Prepare medical professionals with WFME-compatible competencies
- Develop fundamentals of clinical reasoning and evidence-based medicine
- Foster active involvement in the study process
- Ensure quality clinical experience
