WHITE COAT CEREMONY 2017

On September 20th White Coat Ceremony of 2017 of  American MD Program of Tbilisi State Medical University was held .

Welcoming events for the incoming class are always filled with joy and celebration. Traditional events, marking students' transition from high school to medical society are highlighted by the White Coat Ceremony. 

During the ceremony the Rector of the Tbilisi State Medical University Professor Zurab Vadachkoria, faculty and administrative staff of Tbilisi State Medical University, and distinguished guests will coat new students with medical coats as a symbol of their entrance into the medical profession.

White Coat Ceremony 2017 was significant as we celebrate the 5-year anniversary and welcome the 5^th admission of students to the American MD Program. 2017 also marks 25 years of US-Georgia Diplomatic Relationship and 25 years of Emory University and Georgia relationship initiated in August 1992 by Dr. Ken Walker of Emory University.

The American MD Program is a new medical curriculum established at Tbilisi State Medical University in collaboration with Emory University School of Medicine. The goal of the program is to make a modern American medical education program available in Georgia in order to graduate globally competitive medical professionals.  To achieve this goal, Emory University School of Medicine provides its own medical curriculum and methodological assistance to Tbilisi State Medical University. Students of the American MD Program have a unique opportunity to participate in clinical workshops, exchange programs and clinical trainings at Emory University.

Early introduction to clinical medicine, professional motivation and professional development are some of the unique features of the American MD Program.