Your Future in Medicine at Tbilisi State Medical University

Year 1 – Foundation in Medical Sciences

• Key Subjects:

  • Anatomy

  • Physiology

  • Biochemistry

  • Medical Ethics

  • Introduction to Clinical Medicine

  • English for Medical Purposes

• Focus:

  • The first year lays the foundation in basic medical sciences. Students develop an understanding of the human body’s structure, functions, and medical terminology.

Year 2 – Understanding Disease Mechanisms

• Key Subjects:

  • Microbiology

  • Pathology

  • Pharmacology

  • Medical Biochemistry

  • Genetics

  • Immunology

• Focus:

  • The second year delves into disease mechanisms and treatment options, allowing students to understand the complex nature of diseases and their effects on the human body.

Year 3 – Clinical Training Introduction

• Key Subjects:

  • Surgery

  • Internal Medicine

  • Pediatrics

  • Neurology

  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

  • Psychiatry

• Focus:

  • The third year introduces students to clinical practice. Students engage in practical training under the supervision of experienced doctors in various specialties, from pediatrics to surgery.

Year 4 – Advanced Clinical Exposure

• Key Subjects:

  • Advanced Surgery

  • Advanced Internal Medicine

  • Emergency Medicine

  • Cardiology

  • Orthopedics

• Focus:

  • Students enhance their clinical skills in this year, focusing on patient care, diagnosis, and treatment under real-world conditions in hospital settings.

Year 5 – Clinical Internship and Specializations

• Key Subjects:

  • Surgery (Practical)

  • Internal Medicine (Practical)

  • Pediatrics (Practical)

  • Obstetrics & Gynecology (Practical)

  • Family Medicine

• Focus:

  • The fifth year involves hands-on internships in affiliated hospitals, where students actively participate in patient care and medical procedures.

Year 6 – Final Year Clinical Practice

• Key Subjects:

  • Final Surgery

  • Final Internal Medicine

  • Final Pediatrics

  • Clinical Research and Evidence-Based Medicine

• Focus:

  • The final year consolidates students’ knowledge and clinical skills, preparing them for examinations and ensuring they are ready to enter the medical profession with confidence.