The aim of the medical program at Alte University is to instill contemporary skills, values, and methods in both practical and theoretical applications of medicine, to prepare internationally qualified, highly skilled, medical professionals

Medical Doctor (Georgian) Program

Qualification to be awarded to a graduate: Certified Medical ProfessionalLanguage of instruction: GeorgiaCredit / Duration: 360 credits / 6 years&nbsp;<h2>Program structure:</h2><h2>&nbsp;</h2><ul><li>Compulsory-elective courses - 342 credits</li><li>Elective courses - 18 credits</li></ul>

Program Structure

Admission is based on passing the Unified National Examinations and also in accordance with other rules established by the legislation of Georgia.&nbsp;Subjects to be submitted:<ul><li>compulsory subjects: Georgian language and literature; English language; Biology</li><li>Selected&nbsp; subjects: Physics/Mathematics/Chemistry</li></ul>&nbsp;Number of students to enroll : 90 Annual fee: 3950 GEL

Admission Rules

Graduates of the English Language Medicine Program will be able to:&nbsp;<ul><li>Continue their study for a Doctorate, or apply for a Residency course, or a residency course equivalent in accordance with local laws, and after completing a standardized exam relevant to their jurisdiction, can begin to pursue their own medical practice;</li><li>Be employed as a junior doctor in organizations of public health and medical services;</li><li>Be employed in pedagogical and/or scientific institutions;</li><li>Be employed in healthcare management organizations;</li><li>Be employed in pharmaceutical establishments;</li><li>Be employed in laboratories and scientific research centers;</li></ul>

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E-mail: admission@alte.edu.geContact number: 032 240 29 46/48&nbsp;Please, follow the link below and fill out a <a href="https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=mXx1gcqE8Ui4kVed91pA_LxMKOhsFGpMuU0luvxnU2dUQUZOR0NIQzFYQ1lWVVg4UzlXUDJUNDNIUCQlQCN0PWcu&amp;route=shorturlhttps://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=mXx1gcqE8Ui4kVed91pA_LxMKOhsFGpMuU0luvxnU2dUQUZOR0NIQzFYQ1lWVVg4UzlXUDJUNDNIUCQlQCN0PWcu&amp;route=shorturl">registration form</a> to be interviewed by a university representative.

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Will I have the opportunity to participate in exchange programs? &nbsp;Yes, the program prepares students for the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) and offers exchange and short-term clinical programs at international partner universities, including University of Utah, Ibmec Educacional LTDA, University of Granada, and Düzce University. In addition, the university collaborates with Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research to implement exchange programs and joint seminars/workshops. The program also provides the opportunity to continue studies through a residency program within the same clinical base.&nbsp;What funding opportunities are available for Alte University students? &nbsp;The university offers various financial support options, including institutional grants and scholarships. Additionally, high-achieving students have access to exclusive opportunities — each year, the TOP 5 Georgian students receive a grant funded by Evex Hospitals, with a total value of 100,000 GEL.&nbsp;Under what conditions can a student receive a scholarship? &nbsp;To be eligible for a scholarship, students must demonstrate high academic performance and be actively involved in student conferences, university-led research, projects, as well as cultural and sports activities.&nbsp;What is the difference between a university grant, a scholarship, and the Evex grant?&nbsp;<ul><li>University Grant – This grant differs from the state funding awarded through national entrance examinations and represents an additional opportunity for students. It is issued by the University Fund, which aims to increase access to quality education and support research activities. Students who achieve a GPA of 3.5 or higher at the end of a semester will have their tuition fees for the following semester fully covered.</li><li>Evex Grant – This grant is funded by Evex Hospitals and amounts to 100,000 GEL annually. It fully finances the education of the TOP 5 Georgian students based on their national exam results.</li></ul>

The aim of the medical program at Alte University is to instill contemporary skills, values, and methods in both practical and theoretical applications of medicine, to prepare internationally qualified, highly skilled, medical professionals.&nbsp;The Medicine Program aims to equip students with up-to-date theoretical and practical knowledge, essential skills, and professional values required for medical practice, ultimately preparing highly qualified, competitive, and internationally recognized medical doctors.&nbsp;The program offers a modern, internationally aligned medical education that integrates academic knowledge with hands-on clinical experience. The teaching process incorporates innovative methodologies, including Problem-Based Learning (PBL), simulation and VR technologies, and case-based clinical discussions.&nbsp;Students have the opportunity to receive a full first-year scholarship funded by VIAN, complete clinical practice at the Ivane Bokeria University Hospital, and engage in scientific research and international projects. The program also prepares students for the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) and offers exchange and short-term clinical programs at partner universities such as University of Utah, Ibmec Educacional LTDA, University of Granada, and Düzce University. Additionally, it provides graduates with the opportunity to continue their studies through residency programs within the same clinical base. &nbsp;<h2>Teaching Methodology &nbsp;</h2>The course consists of the following teaching methodologies:<ul><li>Lectures;</li><li>Group Work;</li><li>Discussions;&nbsp;</li><li>Inquiry;</li><li>Presentations;</li><li>Case Studies;</li><li>Practical Work;</li><li>Problem-Based Learning;&nbsp;</li><li>Inductive-Deductive Reasoning;</li><li>Virtual Reality Assisted Learning;</li><li>Clinical Based Learning;</li><li>Bedside Teaching;</li><li>Learning Using Simulated Environments.</li></ul>&nbsp;<h2>Course Aspects</h2><h2> &nbsp;</h2>The course offers:<ul><li>Integrated teaching with an innovative approach, to provide both basic and clinical understanding of organ systems, as well as developing the necessary knowledge, skills, and values required for the field of medicine. The course takes place over four phases. &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Phase 1 - Foundation<ul><li>Key foundational fields such as biochemistry, anatomy, and physiology are integrated with practical fields such as radiology and clinical skills, to provide a practical understanding of all theoretical fields.</li></ul>Phase 2 - Pre-clinical<ul><li>Understanding&nbsp;the syndromic and symptomatic effects of disease by clinical analysis of patient condition.</li></ul>Phase 3 - Clinical<ul><li>Identification and analysis of medical diseases specific to disciplines such as obstetrics-gynecology, pediatrics, surgery, as well as others, during shifts at a hospital.</li></ul>Phase 4 - Actual Clinical Practice in hospital settings<ul><li>In the fourth clinical practice phase of the course, the knowledge accumulated throughout the five-year course is applied in the following ways:</li><li>To conduct independent, clinical procedures in a hospital environment, in leading Georgian hospitals, and clinics, both independent, and under the Vian group of hospitals, as well as the Iv. Bokeria University Clinic;</li><li>To conduct independent, medical research;</li><li>To take part in relevant seminars, and workshops, conducted by both Georgian and international experts;</li><li>To be part of medical research, in various forms, and with varied responsibility;</li><li>Preparatory courses for the United States Medical Licensing Exam, for residency in the US;</li><li>Preparatory courses for the Foreign Medical Graduate Exam, for residency in India;</li><li>Exchange programs and courses in leading Asian and European universities.</li></ul>&nbsp;<h2>Course Results</h2>&nbsp;Course completion allows degree holders:<ul><li>To attain a fundamental understanding and competence of biomedical, behavioral, social, and clinical systems, allowing them to solve problems efficiently;</li><li>To effectively communicate, using clinical knowledge and analysis, when providing consultations to patients, or their families, or when consulting with peers and colleagues, in a professional manner;</li><li>To assess and identify, through physical examination, the severity, and origin of the disease, after conducting the necessary examinations, reaching a final diagnosis, to assign the recommended treatment;</li><li>To conduct first aid help, taking into account factors such as age, and condition, such as Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, or CPR, on the foundations of Basic Life Support, or BLS;</li><li>To conduct Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, or ACLS, taking into account factors such as age, and condition;</li><li>To conduct medicamentous therapy corresponding to the patient’s clinical condition, taking into consideration drug interactions, side effects, and patient age group;</li><li>To independently perform relevant obligatory practical procedures, on patients (under supervision) and in simulated environments, while abiding to safety, ethical and legal principles;</li><li>To conduct medical activities in a multicultural setting, while abiding to ethical and legal standards;</li><li>To effectively solve clinical problems, and to make decisions in critical situations, both as a leader and as a team player;</li><li>To manage acute and chronic diseases, taking into consideration a patient's age, type of disease, as well as psychological and social factors;</li><li>To efficiently source medical literature based on the principles of evidence-based medicine;</li><li>To draw relevant conclusions based on critical analysis and evaluation, taking into account academic honesty and ethical context;</li><li>To effectively use information technologies for the production of practical medical records, in accordance with the legal requirements for confidentiality, and personal data protection;</li><li>To perform assigned duty with high professionalism and to provide quality medical service in an interdisciplinary and multicultural environment, impartially, in accordance with the norms of ethics, from the position of a leader with decision-making ability;</li><li>To conduct medical research, draw conclusions, and make recommendations, with the aim of reducing the rates of mortality, and intensity of the disease, to ensure the health of population;</li><li>To promote a healthy lifestyle and related activities.</li></ul>

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