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TEACHING UNIVERSITY GEOMEDI was founded in the year 1998. It is an acclaimed higher education institute run by the Georgian National Educational Accreditation Centre which has been renamed as the National Centre for Educational Quality Enhancement. The university has been recognized by World Federation of Medical Education (WFME), WHO (World Health Organization), Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER) and Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG). Founded by my Father, notorious physician and one of the pioneers of pediatric surgery in Georgia, Tbilisi Medical Academy proudly carries name of Prof Petre Shotadze. Here with traditional values we have created multinational, friendly environment for our students and are working for better future in a world of global challenges.

A best High level professional instructors, well equipped study premises and clinical bases, unique book funds of the scientific library, Internet access, developed infrastructure of the students’ campus Who are interested in the mysteries of life – hour access to science labs, the opportunity to work on unique equipment, the chance to learn modern research technologies. We are proud of our 19 year history, its university, its employees, their present and future graduates!

We can and will bring specialists in Georgia and abroad! European Standard Education TEACHING UNIVERSITY GEOMEDI offers an intimate, collegial environment, which fosters human values and genuine learning. This is in harmony with the traditional idea of living and learning together. New computerized technology, modern individual electronic communications, a newly introduced course of studies in English language, a significant number of high level inter- national academic conferences, participation with other universities in creating sophisticated programs of medical studies on par with those of Europe-this is a modern image for our University.

Social reforms in our nation have touched not only the practice of medicine but also medical education. We have always endeavored to change with the changing times but as often were the initiators of reforms in higher medical education. This not only aided us in withstanding difficult times but also allowed us to move ahead. I am sure you will feel at home here, and your decision to choose our TEACHING UNIVERSITY GEOMEDI.

The most important principle of our work is a wish that science and medicine were humane, highly intelligent, that the physician not only helped the person to overcome a disease, but also displayed kindness, high morals and worked for the positive development of mankind..

I welcome those aspiring candidates, who have dream to serve the society as a doctor. Our location, facilities, teachers and programs were all chosen to provide the students with the greatest possible opportunity to achieve their goals. Our spacious and modern facilities provide our students with a pleasant study atmosphere.

MARINA PIRTSKHALAVA

(Rector)