Medical Doctor (English) Program

Teaching Methodologies

The course offers 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. For the program implementation, we use the following teaching methods:

• Lectures: Traditional classroom instruction.
• Group Work: Collaborative learning experiences.
• Discussions: Interactive sessions for exchanging ideas.
• Inquiry: Encouraging curiosity and exploration.
• Presentations: Sharpening communication and presentation skills.
• Case Studies: Analyzing real-world medical cases.
• Practical Work: Hands-on experience in medical practices.
• Problem-Based Learning: Focusing on problem-solving skills.
• Inductive-Deductive Reasoning: Developing logical reasoning.
• Virtual Reality Assisted Learning: Utilizing modern technology for immersive experiences.
• Clinical Based Learning: Learning in a real clinical setting.
• Bedside Teaching: Direct observation and instruction at the patient's bedside.
• Learning Using Simulated Environments: Utilizing simulated scenarios for training.

The course is structured into four phases:

Phase 1 - Foundation:

Integrates key foundational fields (biochemistry, anatomy, physiology) with practical fields (radiology, clinical skills). Provides a practical understanding of theoretical fields.

Phase 2 - Pre-clinical:

Focuses on understanding the syndromic and symptomatic effects of diseases through clinical analysis of patient conditions.

Phase 3 - Clinical:

Involves identification and analysis of medical diseases specific to disciplines such as obstetrics-gynaecology, paediatrics, and surgery during hospital shifts.

Phase 4 - Actual Clinical Practice:

Applies accumulated knowledge in various ways, including independent clinical procedures, medical research, seminars, and workshops.

Together with curricular courses, the school offers exchange programs and preparatory courses for licensing exams and residencies in the US and India.

Upon completion of the course, degree holders are expected to:

• Attain a fundamental understanding and competence in biomedical, behavioural, social, and clinical systems.
• Communicate effectively in clinical settings with patients, families, peers, and colleagues.
• Assess and identify diseases, reach final diagnoses, and recommend treatment.
• Conduct first aid, CPR, BLS, and ACLS, taking into account factors such as age and condition.
• Perform practical procedures in simulated and real environments while abiding by safety, ethical, and legal principles.
• Manage acute and chronic diseases considering age, type of disease, and psychological and social factors.
• Source medical literature based on evidence-based medicine principles.
• Draw conclusions based on critical analysis and evaluation with academic honesty and ethical considerations.
• Use information technologies for producing practical medical records while adhering to legal requirements for confidentiality and data protection.
• Conduct medical research, draw conclusions, and make recommendations to improve public health.
• Promote a healthy lifestyle and related activities.

Overall, the program aims to produce medical professionals who can excel in diverse clinical settings, demonstrate leadership, contribute to medical research, and advocate for public health.

Graduates of the English Language Medicine Program will be able to:

• Continue their study for a Doctorate, or apply for a Residency course, or a residency course equivalent by local laws, and after completing a standardized exam relevant to their jurisdiction, can begin to pursue their medical practice
• Be employed as a junior doctor in organizations of public health and medical services
• Be employed in pedagogical and/or scientific institutions
• Be employed in healthcare management organizations
• Be employed in pharmaceutical establishments
• Be employed in laboratories and scientific research centres

Opportunities for the MD program students

• Getting an Internationally Recognized Degree
• Practice at the best clinic in the country: Ivane Bokeria University Hospital, is an affiliated clinic of Alte University, which means that our students have their clinical subjects on the premises of this hospital daily (MD program students)
• Practice at partner dental clinics in Tbilisi, Georgia (Dentistry students)
• Innovative teaching methods: VR Technologies for practical activities, simulation-based medical teaching and learning, problem-based learning (PBL), and case studies

Alte University is home to over 32 different nationalities, therefore, having diversity and equal opportunities at the campus is one of our priorities. Our university cooperates with several international educational institutions which make a great contribution to the academic development of our students as well as staff members.

The mission of the International Medical School is to empower and help every single person, who wants to become a competent doctor and health professional, to educate and empower future clinicians to practice patient-centred medicine of the highest standard, prepare competent and compassionate world-class healthcare physicians while fostering a diverse community of aspiring healthcare professionals from around the globe.

International Medical School offers two programs for international students: Once-cycle Medical Doctor, and one-cycle Dentistry programs. It aims to prepare qualified, certified and competitive doctors with international standards for the worldwide labour market.