On the 18-20th of December, 2015, Prof. Axel Richter, Head of Surgery Department and Prof. Jurgen Tebbenjohanns Head of Invasive Cardiology of Hildesheim University Clinic (Germany) visited the First University Hospital of TSMU. During the visit German colleagues met with: Associate Professor Avtandil Kutubidze, Head of Pediatric Surgery Department at TSMU Givi Zhvania Pediatric Academic Clinic; Associate Professor Tinatin Kutubidze, pediatrician, rheumatologists; Associate Professor Merab Buadze children’s surgeon; Prof. Kakhaber Chelidze Head of Therapy and Cardiology Department of TSMU First University Clinic; David Delibashvili, Head of International Affairs Department. Georgian Colleagues expressed gratefulness to German Professors for their help and support. They also introduced the specific work of the Departments to German Professors. The future plans of collaboration were considered as well. At the end of the meeting Professors of Hildesheim University Clinic visited operating theatre, Cardiology Department, Emergency Center and Laboratory of the First University Clinic of TSMU. After visiting the clinic, German professors delivered lectures at conference hall of TSMU First University Clinic for TSMU students and residents:
- "Cancer surgery and modern aspects" - Prof. Axel Richter Head of Surgery Department of Hildesheim University Clinic
- "Cardiology in modern medicine" – Prof. Jurgen Tebbenjohanns Head of Invasive Cardiology of Hildesheim University Clinic
Within the frames of the visit, providing free medical consultations is planned for stationary patients of TSMU First University Clinic.