Below is the full academic schedule used across Georgian medical universities offering the 6-year MD / Medical Doctor program, which is internationally accredited and aligned with World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) and EU-style integrated curricula (360 ECTS).
Major universities offering the MD program:
- Tbilisi State Medical University (TSMU)
- University of Georgia (UG)
- European University (Georgia)
- Caucasus International University (CIU)
- David Tvildiani Medical University (DTMU / AIETI) – U.S.-style integrated MD
- New Vision University (NVU)
All follow a 6-year integrated medical program, though DTMU is more U.S.-oriented.
🇬🇪 FULL ACADEMIC SCHEDULE — GEORGIAN MEDICAL UNIVERSITIES (MD – 6 YEARS / 360 ECTS)
📘 DETAILED 6-YEAR MEDICAL CURRICULUM TABLE (GEORGIA)
(Semester-by-semester early → advanced progression)
| Year | Sem | Module Groups | Detailed Subjects / Components | Skills & Competencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sem 1 | Basic Biomedical Foundations | Anatomy I, Histology I, Biophysics, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Medical Terminology | Cadaver dissection, microscopy, foundation lab skills |
| Sem 2 | Basic Sciences II | Anatomy II, Histology II, Physiology I, Biochemistry I, Behavioral Sciences, Ethics | Professionalism & early communication | |
| 2 | Sem 3 | Organ Structure & Function | Physiology II, Biochemistry II, Genetics, Immunology I, Embryology | Integrated biomedical understanding |
| Sem 4 | Preclinical Foundations | Microbiology I, Public Health I, Epidemiology (intro), First Aid | Primary prevention & early clinical thinking | |
| 3 | Sem 5 | Mechanisms of Disease I | General Pathology, Systemic Pathology, Microbiology II, Parasitology | Disease mechanisms, infections |
| Sem 6 | Diagnostics & Early Clinical Skills | Pharmacology I–II, Pathophysiology, Radiology basics, Laboratory Diagnostics, Clinical Skills I | History-taking, physical examination, OSCE prep | |
| 4 | Sem 7 | Core Clinical Sciences I | Internal Medicine I, General Surgery I, Neurology I, Psychiatry I, Dermatology | Ward rounds, outpatient consultations |
| Sem 8 | Organ-System Clinical Disciplines | Pediatrics I, Obstetrics & Gynecology I, ENT, Ophthalmology, Infectious Diseases | Clinical clerking, differential diagnosis | |
| 5 | Sem 9 | Clinical Rotations II | Internal Medicine II, Surgery II, Orthopedics, Traumatology, Emergency Medicine, Anesthesiology & ICU | Procedural skills, acute care |
| Sem 10 | Specialized Clinical Training | Cardiology, Pulmonology, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Hematology, Oncology, Family Medicine | Intermediate-level clinical problem-solving | |
| 6 | Sem 11 | Final Clinical Year – Part I | Long clinical rotations: Internal Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics | Near-independent supervised practice |
| Sem 12 | Final Clinical Year – Part II | OB/GYN rotation, Emergency Medicine, Primary Care / GP, Elective Rotations | Night duties, advanced patient management | |
| — | — | State Examination | Written, oral, and practical (OSCE-type) exams | Required for MD degree |
🎓 AFTER COMPLETION
| Component | Description |
|---|---|
| Degree Awarded | Medical Doctor (MD) |
| Licensing | National Medical Examination + registration with Ministry of Health |
| Residency / Postgraduate Training | 3–6 years depending on specialty |
| International Recognition | WFME-accredited universities eligible for USMLE, PLAB, DHA, HAAD, etc. |
📝 Notes on Specific Universities
- DTMU (David Tvildiani) uses a U.S.-based curriculum, strongly preparing students for USMLE Step 1 & Step 2.
- TSMU follows a classic European integrated model similar to Romanian/Bulgarian curricula.
- University of Georgia & NVU follow modernized modular systems.
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