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Georgian American University

Tbilisi, Georgia  · 6 Years  · ₹5.5–7 Lakh/yr

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₹5.5–7L
Annual Fee
6 Years
Duration
360 Total
Credits
2001
Established
Since 2020
AHA Center
Approved
NMC

About Georgian American University

Georgian American University (GAU), established in 2001 in Tbilisi, Georgia, puts strong emphasis on quality medical education through one of the best-qualified and highly experienced faculty. The university runs on a mission of giving education based on advanced scientific research and innovative teaching models, providing equal opportunities by strengthening knowledge and medical skills. GAU offers a 6-year MBBS program — with 6 years of dedicated theoretical and clinical medical education, students receive a globally accepted degree and the opportunity to work in university-affiliated hospitals. Recognised by NMC (India), WHO, WDOMS, FAIMER, and ECFMG.

Type
Private
Established
Est. 2001
Location
Tbilisi
Medium
English
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Why Georgian American University?

NMC, WHO, WDOMS, FAIMER & ECFMG recognised — FMGE/NEXT, USMLE & PLAB eligible
4-phase curriculum: "From Cell to Body" → "Mechanism of Disease" → "Clinical Medicine" → "Preparing for Practice"
360-credit program (60 credits/year, 30 per semester; max 75) — WFME global standards compliant
Partly integrated core curriculum with vertical and horizontal integration — spiral model
Problem-based and case-based learning with early clinical exposure from Year 1
Assessments follow Miller's pyramid: oral/written exams, MCQ testing, OSCE, and portfolio
AHA International Training Center (since 2020) — BLS, ACLS, PALS, PHTLS, FOTS, TECC
NAEMT Authorized Training Center — advanced emergency & trauma training on campus
Interdisciplinary Research Unit (IRU-GAUMS) for international cross-disciplinary research
Biomedical Research Center — conducts basic & clinical research; organizes conferences

GAU's Mission

Providing education based on advanced scientific-research and practical-teaching models, leading research and innovative activities. By providing equal opportunities — by strengthening knowledge, skills and universal values and recognizing social responsibility, promoting the development of society and the global integration of the country through the creation, accumulation and sharing of knowledge.

Development of the University

2001
Foundation

GAU established with a focus on quality medical education and innovative teaching models. From its very beginning, it experienced many changes, difficult challenges, and successes.

Ongoing
Placement

GAU has one of, if not the highest, placement rates of its students and graduates in Georgia, due to exceptional professional and practical skills developed and the concentration of professional English.

2011/12
Law School

GAU added the International Relations and Diplomacy Program to its Law School, resulting in the name change to the Law and Social Sciences School.

2012/13
New Schools

Due to successful performances of both its Business and Law Schools, GAU opened the Natural Sciences and Engineering School.

2013/14
Liberal Arts

GAU added the Liberal Education and Humanitarian Sciences School, rounding out a comprehensive multi-faculty university.

2012
New Campus

GAU moved to its current campus at 10 Merab Aleksidze St. — a 6,000 sq.m. building with large classrooms, a modern library/computer lab, a café, gym, and auditoriums.

Program Structure

To complete the Undergraduate MD program at GAU, students must earn 360 credits. During one academic year students accumulate 60 credits (30 per semester); however, depending on the student's individual schedule, the number of credits per year can be either more or less than 60, but not more than 75.

Phase I
"From Cell to Body"
Years 1 & 2

Introduction to core body systems, biomedical science, social and behavioral medicine, and medical ethics using PBL and different teaching methods. Students learn key practical skills (interviewing patients) in clinical settings.

Phase II
"Mechanism of Disease"
Year 3

Main emphasis on Pathology and Pathophysiology of diseases. Students start mastering physical diagnosis, are introduced to General Pharmacology and General Surgery, and are trained in diagnostic thinking through case discussions related to different topics of medicine.

Phase III
"Clinical Medicine"
Years 4 & 5

Students learn main clinical subjects — Internal Medicine (system-based), Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Radiology, and Otorhinolaryngology. Continuously trained in the Clinical Skills Lab and clinical settings.

Phase IV
"Preparing for Practice"
Year 6 (Graduation)

Clinical attachments mastering competencies in Internal Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Infectious Diseases, Family Medicine, Ophthalmology, Geriatrics, Pediatrics, and Emergency Medicine. Revisit basic subjects per spiral curriculum (Clinical Pharmacology & Medical Genetics).

Main Features of the GAU MD Curriculum

Partly integrated core curriculum with vertical and horizontal integration
Increasing number of electives over the years of study
Body-system approach — integrated system-based courses addressing major body systems
Courses of Problem-based and Case-based learning
Spiral model of the curriculum allowing review of key basic topics in more depth
Early exposure to clinical settings and mastering clinical skills throughout all 6 years
Longitudinal research skills teaching
Social and public health: Medical ethics, Behavioral medicine, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Evidence-based Medicine, Health Law, Healthcare Management
Student-oriented approach — increasing role of independent study
Assessments based on Miller's pyramid model: traditional (oral/written), MCQ, OSCE, and portfolio
Meets requirements of Global Standards for Medical Education set by WFME

Student Assessment System

Students earn credits only upon successful completion of course syllabuses after receiving a positive assessment. The maximum grade per academic course is 100 points. The final assessment is the sum of interim assessments and final exam results.

Positive Assessments
A
Excellent
91 points and above
B
Very Good
81–90 points
C
Good
71–80 points
D
Satisfactory
61–70 points
E
Enough
51–60 points
Negative Assessments
FX
Didn't Pass
41–50 points — may retake the final exam
F
Fail
40 points or below — must retake the course
Key Rules
Final exam maximum score is 40 of 100; remaining 60 points from interim assessments.
Students must earn a minimum of 25 points during the semester (interim assessments) to be allowed to take the final exam.
The minimum mandatory score on the final exam itself is 16 points.
GPA is calculated at the end of the academic process and at the end of each semester.
GPA Calculation: The points accumulated by the student in each course are multiplied by the number of credits for that specific course; the total sum of these numbers is then divided by the number of credits earned by the student.

GAU Medical Training Center

Established in 2019 and became an AHA (American Heart Association) International Training Center in 2020 and a NAEMT Authorized Training Center.

BLS
Basic Life Support
ACLS
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
PALS
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
PHTLS
Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support
FOTS
Field Orthopaedic Trauma Support
TECC
Tactical Emergency Casualty Care

GAU Medical School Training Center

The GAU Medical School Training Center was established in 2019 and serves as the simulation center for the GAU Medical School. In 2020 it became the International Training Center of the American Heart Association (AHA) and the Authorized Training Center of NAEMT (National Association of the Emergency Medical Technicians).

The Training Center offers educational courses for GAU Medical School students and every interested participant according to modern methodology with current guidelines and recommendations.

We provide local and international certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS); Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS); Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) by AHA; Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS); First on the Scene (FOTS) and Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) by NAEMT.

The guiding principle is to provide an innovative and comfortable learning environment following the best standards in education and training. Experienced instructors with international certifications provide high-quality simulation-based training ensuring clinical skills development and effective team dynamics in a safe environment.

Training Center Advantages
Flexible training options
Training at your facility (In House) or at our training center
Training date selection options
Experienced instructors with international certificates
Locally certified & licensed clinical instructors
Possibility to issue certificates on the same day of training
Group discounts available
Discounts for students
High-fidelity training equipment with feedback device
Modern, updated teaching methods

Research at GAU Medical School

Research at GAU Medical School is a core component of its academic mission, supporting the advancement of medical knowledge, innovation, and evidence-based practice. Integrated within the MD program and faculty activities, research at GAU promotes interdisciplinary collaboration, international engagement, and the development of critical scientific skills among students and academic staff.

The School fosters a dynamic research environment that addresses contemporary healthcare challenges through both fundamental and applied research, supported by dedicated institutional structures and international partnerships, ensuring alignment with global standards and active contribution to the European Research Area.

Interdisciplinary Research Unit (IRU–GAUMS)

Serves as a platform for international and cross-disciplinary research collaboration, bringing together Georgian and international researchers from leading European institutions.
Integrates expertise across medicine, neuroscience, psychology, public health, social sciences, and digital technologies — enabling comprehensive approaches to complex health and societal challenges.
Plays a key role in strengthening international research partnerships and supporting the integration of Georgian researchers into the European Research Area.
Enhances the visibility, impact, and innovation capacity of GAU Medical School's research activities through its collaborative framework.

Biomedical Research Center (Institute)

The principal scientific unit of GAU Medical School, responsible for conducting and supporting research in medicine and healthcare — focusing on generating high-quality basic and clinical evidence.
Addresses current and emerging issues in modern medical practice through rigorous fundamental and applied research.
Brings together experienced researchers and early-career scientists, creating a collaborative and academically rigorous environment where medical students are actively involved under faculty supervision.
Organizes local and international conferences, workshops, and academic events supporting knowledge exchange and the dissemination of research findings.

Messages from Our Leaders

Karlo Matitaishvili
Dean of the Medical School

Dean's Welcome Message

"I have the honor to address you on behalf of the whole Medical School."

Medicine is one of the broadest among other specialties and requires the arduous task of going through tomes of literature during studentship and professional occupation alike. However, regardless of popular opinions, it is not hard at all. It is, however, difficult to teach medicine, and especially to combine its theoretical and practical aspects. Therefore, we've created a program where basic and clinical medicine are fully integrated on all stages of education, as for working with large informative sources, we've worked a method using which we'll be able to sail through the said material with relative ease.

This program was created by doctors and is implemented by them as well, which means that at all stages of studies, you will be learning from the specialists who are in touch with diseases on a daily basis and possess valuable information necessary for correctly responding to situations with patients.

We are not limited to simply teaching you medicine. We offer you an unforgettable journey through the micro and macro worlds of the human body, using modern medical literature, multimedia means and medical simulators. We welcome you to major clinics where you'll be able to fully experience a realistic medical environment and help solve real tasks and use techniques that will later be crucial for conducting independent procedures in your future specialty.

We aim to produce doctors who not only know how to prescribe medicine or conduct procedures, but understand why they're doing this, and can contribute to the future development of medicine and communicate with colleagues on an international level. Medicine is an illness of sorts, and if you have it, being a doctor will be a very pleasant experience. This is the only disease that serves the sole purpose of curing others.

Here at GAU, our medical specialists are ready to help you walk the paths they've already walked, hoping you'll have more to bring to the field. For this, we only require effort from you. I'd be delighted to personally talk to every single one of you about this unique program. The medical school's doors are always open for you. I wish you the best of luck!

R. Michael Cowgill
Co-founder & President of GAU

President's Greeting

R. Michael Cowgill holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Kansas and Master's and PhD degrees in Business Administration from the University of California, Berkeley and Georgian American University, respectively.

He has over four decades of international experience in regulatory, strategic, and management roles across the education, energy, infrastructure, transportation, and logistics sectors, with project work spanning more than 40 countries.

From 1999 to 2003, he served as Pipeline Adviser to the Government of Georgia for the implementation of the Baku–Tbilisi–Ceyhan Pipeline and the South Caucasus Pipeline.

He is the 1st Vice President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Georgia and a member of the Georgian Academy of Natural Sciences. He also serves on the Supervisory Boards of American University Kyiv (Ukraine) and the American University of Technology (Uzbekistan).

Campus Facilities

Affiliated Clinical Hospitals
AHA & NAEMT Training Center
Medical Simulators & Skills Labs
Library & Computer Laboratory
Biomedical Research Center
IRU-GAUMS Research Unit
Café & Gym on Campus
360-Credit MD Program

Eligibility & Documents

Age
17+ on December 31 of the admission year
Qualification
10+2 with Physics, Chemistry & Biology (PCB)
PCB Marks
Minimum 50% aggregate (40% for SC/ST/OBC)
NEET
Valid NEET score mandatory as per NMC norms
Passport
Valid Indian passport (minimum 18 months validity)
Language
English medium — no IELTS or TOEFL required
Documents Required
10th & 12th Marksheets + Certificates
NEET Scorecard
Valid Passport (min 18 months validity)
6 Passport-size Photographs
Birth Certificate
Medical Fitness Certificate
Bank Statement (for visa)
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