The Medical School Georgian American University was established in 2001. The undergraduate MD curriculum at GAU MD School functions as a 6-year (360 ECTS) medical program designed to meet the challenges of training competitive and highly qualified doctors for the 21st century. In the 2016/2017 academic year, Georgian American University added the Undergraduate Medical Doctor (MD) Program, which is designed to meet the challenges of training competitive and highly qualified doctors of tomorrow. 

The GAU Undergraduate MD Program integrates basic science and clinical experience with comprehensive theoretical study and independent research throughout the years of medical school. The Medical School seeks to attract students who are passionate to improve the health of the world's people through Innovation, leadership and research. Georgian American University Undergraduate MD Program provides education in clinical and biomedical sciences along with study and independent research. 

The program is flexible and designed to accommodate the unique interests and goals of students. GAU Medical School meets recognized standards of excellence in education with modern facilities to explore, practice and achieve the highest standards in professional skills. The program is designed to take advantage of students’ preferred approaches to learning. Issues of medical ethics are integrated throughout the six-year curriculum, and an extensive computer network provides access to the latest computerized teaching tools and the internet. 

Students gain essential knowledge and skills through a variety of learning methods that are directly associated with how they will be practically applied throughout their careers. Interactive classes foster creative problem-solving skills and teamwork. Clinical opportunities are available throughout Georgia, preparing students for medical practice. The program provides invaluable insight and feedback throughout the entire 6 years that help improve the learning process. 

Georgian American University Overview

Since 2005, the Georgian American University (GAU) serves to establish international standards of education, develop competitive professionals and successful individuals. Georgian American University team consists of highly qualified Georgian and foreign specialists. Experienced lecturers create a friendly atmosphere for students. Professors of Georgian American Universitybelong to the small number of Georgian scientists whose scientific articles are published by international peer-reviewed impact-factor journals. 

Among GAU's foreign professors are scientists of the leading universities in the United States and Europe. Along with the lecturers, the students are also conducting research in GAU's research centers. The core values of GAU’s academic philosophy are small classes and ideology-free environment. “Student-per-Teacher Ratio” is 8, establishing a high standard in the region and exceeding European university quality indicators. 

There is an Ombudsman Office in GAU, which guarantees full protection of students' rights and freedoms. GAU's location, modem infrastructure, green park and large parking areas make a comfortable environment for university life. Georgian American University continuously improves and modernizes its facilities and equipment. GAU is distinguished with innovations, such as QUANTS (Quantitative Finance), the first legal clinic in Georgia, the ultra-­modern IT laboratory- GeoLab, professional English language programs; and the Spanish Language and Culture Center. The employment rate of GAU students and graduates increases annually. 

GAU has a Career Center that constantly provides students with information about internship programs and vacancies in the market, and manages trainings and employment forums together with partner organizations. GAU offers flexible schedules for the 3'd and 4th-year students. In addition to this, students are given the possibility of internships and employment in different structures at GAU. Georgian American University offers to the students' exchange programs with different universities around the world. 

The number of European and US leading universities, as well as the number of international organizations with which Georgian American University cooperates, continuously increase. As a result, students have the opportunity to participate in exchange programs, obtain a scholarship and share not only the experience of international education and global competitiveness but also diverse cultural and social relationships. 

Georgian American University students plan and implement educational, sports, entertainment and charitable projects. Considering the interests of the students, Georgian American University chooses speakers for public lectures and the guests of the university are opinion leaders of different spheres, experts and people which are interesting for the youth. 

The GAU Band and the GAU Theatre are integral parts of diverse student life. In terms of social responsibility, Georgian American University cares for vulnerable groups by providing them with legal, material-logistical support and provides volunteering activities for the students.