Ladies and Gentlemen, Dear Colleagues, Future Colleagues!
The history of Tbilisi State Medical University begins on June 17, 1918, when the Faculty of Medicine was opened by the decision of the Council of Professors of the Georgian University (the Georgian University was the first national university in the Caucasus Region). On June 10, 1930, University of Tbilisi was reorganized and Tbilisi State Medical Institute was founded. Accordingly, Tbilisi State Medical University has counted nearly a century of independently developing history and represents the cornerstone of medical education in Georgia (and in the region).
Tbilisi State Medical University is famous for the quality of education and research, democratic governance principles, transparent management and academic freedom. These basic principles determine the high standard of constantly developing medical education, health care provision and the persistent pursuit for perfection.
Taking into account the existing outcomes, the discourse of development of Tbilisi State Medical University corresponds to the goals set to achieve the high standard of education accepted in developed countries. More than 120 universities and university clinics from 40 countries throughout the world have established bilateral agreements and/or developed joint international projects (ERASMUS+, HORIZON EUROPE and etc.) with Tbilisi State Medical University. More than 600 students, residents, academic or administrative personnel, scientists, doctors and nurses take part in the long-term international mobility programs.
Tbilisi State Medical University in collaboration with international partners delivers jointly developed educational programs giving opportunity to students to study on internationally accredited educational programs.
More than 12 years Tbilisi State Medical University has been inviting leading Professors from European countries, USA, Great Britain, Israel, Turkey, etc. to conduct lectures, perform operations and consult patients.
The international image and reputation of Tbilisi State Medical University has been constantly expanding. Consequently, the number of international students has been increasing too. Nowadays, every third student of TSMU is an overseas student. Moreover, students from 84 countries worldwide are studying at our university.
TSMU scientific-research activities starting from vaccine development to applying nanotechnologies in stem cell research has been attracting attention of international partners. TSMU scientific-research institutes: Iovel Kutateladze Institute of Pharmacochemistry and Vladimer Bakhutashvili Institute of Medical Biotechnology conduct internationally accredited research activities. TSMU academic personnel, researchers and scientists have achieved results deserving international recognition.
Tbilisi State Medical University the First University Clinic, G. Zhvania Pediatric Academic Clinic, Ingorokva High Medical Technology University Clinic and TSMU Dental Clinics represent bases of Tbilisi State Medical University. Besides, the teaching departments are located in diverse clinics of TSMU. Moreover, all the structural units and the rehabilitation direction of TSMU including the departments of the Faculty of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation are located in the Ken Walker Medical Rehabilitation University Clinic.
In 2025 construction of a new Clinic of Psychiatry and Narcology and dormitory is planned to be completed. COVID-19 pandemic confirmed the important role and responsibility of Tbilisi State Medical University in ensuring the well-being of our community. During the pandemic the TSMU clinics, doctors, students, academic and administrative personnel were fighting against the virus risking their own health and lives. At the moment, the case I have cited is part of our history but the role of any organization especially becomes visible at the time of great challenges and threats in the country. In response to all challenges in the fields of education and healthcare, TSMU with its mission, role and goals is one of the most important cornerstones in the country. The university is open for any candidate striving for improving and developing educational goals. TSMU students, graduates, personnel, representatives of clinics and scientific institutes will always have the opportunity to make their own contributions to the development of Tbilisi State Medical University.
Professor IRAKLI NATROSHVILI
The Rector of Tbilisi State Medical University