About College

• Petre Shotadze Tbilisi, Medical Academy Faculty of Medicine, is in Tbilisi, Georgia. It is a public medical school that offers undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate medical education.
• It was established in 1992 and is named after Prof. Petre Shotadze, the founder of modern medical education in Georgia. The curriculum includes both theoretical courses and practical training. Students get hands-on experience by working with patients from the very first year.
  

Highlights

Infrastructure and Facilities

1. Campus

• The campus is in central Tbilisi, near Nanuka Park and Acres Park. It has the main academic buildings, auditoriums, labs, library, etc.

• The campus includes lecture halls, laboratories, computer rooms, research labs, and dental clinics. Some notable facilities are Microsurgery Center, Surgical Skill Training Center, etc.

2. Laboratories

• The faculty has modern laboratories for medical, biological, chemical, and other analyses.

• It has laboratories for microbiology, histology, physiology, pharmacology, etc.

3. Library

• The faculty library has around 200,000 books, journals, databases, and other resources for students and faculty.

• It subscribes to many medical journals and databases like UpToDate, PubMed, Scopus, 

4. Clinical rotations

• Students conduct clinical rotations at David Aghmashenebeli National Center of Infectious Diseases and AIDS, Emergency and Medical Center, Tbilisi Medical Center, Medici Medical Center, etc.

5. Student services

• There are student dormitories near the campus that provide affordable housing for students.

• The campus has a canteen that offers low-cost meals, cafeterias, and snack bars with Georgian and European cuisine.

• Public and private transport options like buses, trolleys, minibusses, shared taxis, etc., provide connectivity to different areas of Tbilisi from the campus.

Scholarships

Here are some key points about scholarships offered at Petre Shotadze Tbilisi Medical Academy Faculty of Medicine:

• Academic scholarships

• Need-based scholarships

• Research scholarships

• Scholarship application process

FAQs

1. Is Tbilisi Medical Academy Recognised in India?

The National Medical Commission (NMC) recognizes degrees from Tbilisi Medical University.

2. Why choose Tbilisi Medical Academy?

There is a high level of excellence in education that is on par with the rest of the world. Tbilisi Medical University is one of Georgia's most prestigious public institutions and a top choice for aspiring doctors worldwide.

3. What is the dress code for TMA?

The hemline of skirts and dresses should stop no higher than the kneecap. Polos and oxfords are fine, but shirts should always be clean and tucked up and not display offensive logos, statements, or artwork.

4. Is MBBS in Georgia better than in India?

To enroll, students need to have taken and passed the NEET (National Eligibility and Proficiency Examination). In addition to fulfilling other prerequisites, students need a valid passport to attend university in Georgia. While the MBBS program in India is very competitive, the one in Georgia provides a high-quality education at a reasonable rate.

5. What is the medium of MBBS in Georgia?

The Georgian medical school curriculum for MBBS students is a five-year program taught entirely in English. Georgia's medical schools provide a fantastic opportunity, meeting every international standard for quality education. There has been a dramatic surge in the number of students pursuing an MBBS degree overseas during the last several years.