International Student Graduation Ceremony at the Tbilisi State Medical University

On February 13, 2018, the ceremony of handing over diplomas to graduates from the Faculty of Medicine (English medium) was held at the administrative building of Tbilisi State Medical University. It should be mentioned that in 2017-2018 academic year 48 students from 8 countries (India, Sri-Lanka, Germany, Trinidad and Tobago, Iran, Singapore, Nigeria and Azerbaijan) graduated from the TSMU Faculty of Medicine (English medium). The family members and friends of international graduates specially arrived for this day from different countries of the world gathered in the solemnly decorated hall. The international students were congratulated on graduation and starting a new chapter in life by: Professor Rima Beriashvili, Vice Rector of TSMU, Associate Professor David Topuria Head of the Department of Overseas Students Education, Assistant Professor Levan Benashvili Deputy Head of the Department of Overseas Students Education and Giorgi Mikadze President of TSMU Students’ Self-Government. Ceremony of handing over diplomas was partially theatrical. Graduates were dressed in mantles holding the lighted candles in their hands as a symbol of education! Bidding a warm farewell to the University the graduates expressed their thankfulness to the academic and administrative staff of Tbilisi State Medical University, for those fruitful years they spent at the University. Graduates were awarded with diplomas and memorable medallions. The event was finished by throwing hats in the sky and taking the Hippocratic Oath.