The goals of the medicine program are:

• Providing medical education based on modern international standards and evidences, which will be in line with the trends of developments in medicine, the progress of medical technologies and global challenges;
• Applying the principle of result-oriented education and modern teaching methods, transforming theoretical knowledge into practical skills, forming clinical, analytical and communication skills – in order to ensure competitiveness in the local and international labor markets;
• Development of patient-oriented ethical values and attitudes, respect for the rights and interests of the patient, regardless of his/her social, cultural, religious and ethnic affiliation;
• Developing the ability to plan, implement and analyze scientific research activities. Internalizing the principles of professional ethics of biomedical research and scientific discussions;
• Forming the habit of independent active self-learning, need for continuous professional skills, development of motivation to constantly strive for increasing professionalism, personal and collective responsibility.

Structure of the Program

The training program consists of:

Compulsory courses – 350 (ECTS), including:

• Integrated Courses – 86 (ECTS)
• Basic/pre-clinical courses – 144 (ECTS), including integrated
• Clinical courses – 206 (ECTS), including integrated
• Clinical rotations -13 (ECTS)
• Clinical skills- 15 (ECTS)
• Development of scientific skills – 10 (ECTS)

Elective courses – 10 (ECTS)

Tuition Fees

For entrants who are enrolled via Unified National Exams: 6190 GEL

For International students: 4900 USD

Learning Outcomes

1. O1(K&U). Deep and systemic knowledge and understanding of basic/biomedical and clinical sciences.
2. O2(S1). Carrying out patient consultation.
3. O3(S2). Assessment of clinical case, appointment of examinations, differential diagnosis, discussion of disease management plan.
4. O4(S3). Providing assistance during emergency medical situations (first aid and resuscitation measures)
5. O5(S4). Prescribing medicines
6. O6(S5). Carrying out practical procedures
7. O7(S6). Effective communication in a medical context
8. O8 (S7). Application of ethical and legal principles in medical practice
9. O9 (S8). Assessment of psychological and social aspects related to the patient’s disease
10. O10(S9). Application of evidence-based principles, skills and knowledge
11. O11(S10). Effective use of information and information technology in a medical context
12. O12(S11). Application of scientific principles, methods and knowledge of biomedicine in medical practice and research
13. O13(S12). Implementation of health promotion measures, involvement in public health issues, effective work in the health care system
14. O14(R&A). Professionalism / Values

Programme Admission Preconditions:

– a relevant document (certificate) confirming complete general education (confirmed by the state) or a document equivalent to it;

– a document confirming the passing of the unified national exams in accordance with the rules approved by the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia

– Overcoming the minimum competence at the unified national exams, except for the English language exam. The minimum level of competence in English is 80%.

-Knowledge of the English language at B2 level – presentation of a certificate confirming general European language skills at B2 level (IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge English, UNIcert®, EnglishScore, etc.). In the absence of such, the university checks the level of knowledge of the English language according to the regulations developed by it and the requirements of the applicable national sectoral characteristics of pre-diploma medical education).

In the cases provided for by the legislation, enrollment is possible in accordance with the rules established by the legislation, without passing the unified national exams. Conditions for admission to the program for citizens of foreign countries and stateless persons without passing the unified national exams are the following:

a) for citizens of foreign countries and stateless persons who received full general education or its equivalent in a foreign country, or for citizens of foreign countries and stateless persons (except those who are simultaneously citizens of Georgia) who received full general education or its equivalent in Georgia through foreign or international programs recognized by Georgia;

b) for Georgian citizens who received full general education or its equivalent in a foreign country and completed the last two years of full general education in a foreign country;

c)  for citizens of foreign countries (except for students participating in a joint higher education program and students participating in an exchange education program), who study/studied and received credits/qualifications in a foreign country in a higher education institution recognized in accordance with the legislation of this country;

d)  for Georgian citizens (except students participating in a joint higher education program and students participating in an exchange education program) who live/lived, study/studied, and received credits/qualification in a foreign country at a higher education institution recognized under Georgian law for at least 75 days during one of the semesters in an educational institution.

Also, the following are prerequisites for admission of an applicant to a certified doctor’s educational program without the unified national exams in the manner established by legislation and within the established deadlines:

Knowledge of English language at B2 level – providing a certificate (IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge English, UNIcert®, EnglishScore, etc.) confirming general European language skills at B2 level. In the absence of such, the university checks the level of knowledge of the English language through a language proficiency test, which includes: listening, comprehension and analysis of the read text, speaking and corresponds to the requirements of the current national pre-diploma medical education.

Or for entrants who are citizens of a foreign country with an English-language education, upon presenting a relevant document (e.g. school diploma, certificate, etc.).

It is possible to enroll in the program on a mobility basis in accordance with the law.

In order to provide information about the programs operating in the university, International Black Sea University systematically holds meetings with applicants from all over the country and with international applicants as needed. During the meetings, entrants are provided with detailed information about the school’s programs (in addition to oral communication, relevant information brochures are also distributed to them).

The program and the prerequisites for enrolling in the program are posted on the university’s website and are available to all interested persons. Information is also disseminated through social networks, and interested candidates are consulted by telephone and e-mail.

The field of employment and the possibility of continuing education

A graduate of the “Graduate Medical Doctor” program has the right to:

1. a) to undergo a professional development program in residency (or an equivalent professional program abroad, which is recognized by the legislation of that country) and after successfully passing the unified state certification exam, be granted the right to carry out independent professional activities.
2. b) to engage in research or medical-educational process in the theoretical fields of medicine or health care, which does not include independent medical activity.
3. c) to continue studies at the third level of higher education – doctorate.
4. d) to work as a junior doctor (under the guidance and instructions of a person with the right to independent medical activity).

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