Professor Armen Muradyan Rector of Yerevan State Medical University after Mkhitar Heratsi (YSMU) and Professor Khachatur Margaryan, Vice Rector of YSMU visited Tbilisi State Medical University.

The Armenian delegation was welcomed by Professor Irakli Natroshvili, Rector of TSMU, Aleksandre Buachidze, TSMU Chancellor and members of the University’s academic staff.

During the meeting, the parties discussed the development of higher medical education, university infrastructure and prospects for future cooperation. Both sides expressed their commitment to continuing and strengthening academic and scientific collaboration.

Discussions on specific opportunities for closer cooperation focused particularly on participation in a major international congress scheduled to take place in Armenia in February. The Armenian delegation formally invited Professor Irakli Natroshvili, TSMU Rector to attend the congress and participate in its opening ceremony.

In reviewing the universities’ educational programmes, particular interest was expressed in TSMU’s Centre for Experimental Morphology and Anatomical Dissection, which offers significant opportunities to strengthen the practical component of medical education and introduce modern teaching methodologies.

Professor Irakli Natroshvili introduced the Armenian delegation to the Centre’s activities and educational facilities. He emphasized its important role in both the practical training of students and the continuing professional development of Georgian and international physicians. It was also noted that the Centre provides opportunities for hands-on training using human cadaveric material.

Following the meeting, the delegation visited TSMU’s Centre for Experimental Morphology and Anatomical Dissection to explore its educational facilities and observe how they are incorporated into the teaching process. Representatives of Yerevan State Medical University expressed their interest in exchanging expertise in this area and developing future collaborative initiatives.