Tbilisi State Medical University proudly announces that 20 graduates of its American MD Program have secured placements in U.S. residency programs. This marks a record-breaking achievement for the program, representing the highest number of matched graduates in a single year since its inception.

Since its launch, the program has produced seven cohorts, with the Class of 2026 achieving outstanding success in the NRMP Match 2026. Graduates successfully completed all stages required for residency placement and will continue their training in leading hospitals and medical centers across the United States.

This year’s matched graduates will pursue a diverse range of specialties, including internal medicine, family medicine, pediatrics, neurology and pathology, offering broad opportunities for professional growth and international medical careers.

Residency training in the United States is widely regarded as a critical milestone in a physician’s career, combining advanced clinical practice, cutting-edge medical knowledge and global experience. Through this pathway, graduates gain exposure to multidisciplinary healthcare environments, develop expertise in evidence-based medicine and become highly competitive professionals on the international stage.