Medicine Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University

Overview

The goal of educational program in Medicine from Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University is:

• To enable graduates to develop professional skills to perform clinical activities in an ever-changing unpredictable work environment successfully and adapt by applying new strategic approaches.

• To develop a range of  professional skills such as demonstrating self-sufficiency and a sense of responsibility while carrying out their professional duties, acting with consideration of ethical principles and realizing the necessity of lifelong learning, personal and professional development.

• To enable the graduate to be involved in the patients' and the whole community's healthcare process,  identify the needs and respond adequately, as well as participate in activities aimed at improving the quality, effectiveness, and accessibility of the health care system and medical service.

• To develop the ability to analyze scientific papers critically and the skills of planning and implementation of scientific research and practical application of evidence-based principles as well as the ability of effective data management using information technologies.

• To develop the skills of effective communication with patients, their relatives, colleagues, healthcare professionals as well as teamworking, managerial and leadership skills.

Key facts

• Demonstrate the knowledge of biomedical, behavioral and social sciences, clinical disciplines as well as knowledge of the fundamental, ethical and legal principles of the field

• Carry out consultations with patients

• Assess a clinical case, schedule appropriate investigations, make a differential diagnosis, and develop a patient management plan

• Provide emergency medical care to the patient

• Appoint and prescribe medication

• Perform  first-aid practical medical procedures (diagnostic, curative) in certain area of medicine

• Establish successful medical communication

• Apply ethical and legal principles in medical practice

• Assess the psychological and social aspects of the disease

• Apply knowledge and skills of evidence-based principles

• Apply data and information technologies effectively in medical practice

• Apply scientific principles, methods, and knowledge of biomedicine in medical practice and research

• Be engaged in health promotional activities; participate in public health issues and its effective work