PhD education and research at Tbilisi State University (TSU) Faculty of Medicine in the dimension of International collaboration

Nato Pitskhelauri; George Lobzhanidze; Mariam Balakhadze; Thamar Chochua; Tamar Japaridze; Nino Chikhladze; Tamar Lobjanidze

Volume : IV, Issue : VII, July - 2015

PhD education and research at Tbilisi State University (TSU) Faculty of Medicine in the dimension of International collaboration

Nato Pitskhelauri, George Lobzhanidze, Mariam Balakhadze, Thamar Chochua, Tamar Japaridze, Nino Chikhladze, Tamar Lobjanidze

Abstract :

Higher education system of Georgia has been in a process of extensive reforms since 2004. The International cooperation aims to harmonize PhD education with ECTS and Bologna process that will enable students and young researchers to gain the advanced knowledge, skills and experience they require to successfully pursue their professional carrier. In conjunction with the International cooperation, PhD research projects at the TSU Medical Faculty strive to fully comply with the International standards of study methodology, statistical reporting, publication and principles of good scientific and ethical conduct. The article offers a ief overview of some of the ongoing PhD projects with emphasis on expected results and significance