At Tbilisi Medical Academy (TMA), diversity, inclusion, and equality are virtues reflected in both our mission and institutional culture. Our student-centered environment is built on an educational approach with an emphasis on that places students' needs, interests, and abilities, while actively encouraging their engagement and participation. This commitment is reinforced through student representation in key academic governance structures, including the Curriculum Committee and the Advisory Board.
The goal of the initiative was to promote the integration of people with disabilities into society and create an environment where each person could realize their potential. The students disseminated information on the challenges facing people with specific needs and their families in Georgia. Eight activities were implemented over a six-month period โ lecture sessions, interactive meetings, and art therapies. The project involved collaboration with two NGOs and an autism center. More than 120 students and more than 50 people with disabilities participated in the initiative. The project slogan is: โInclusivity starts with awareness โ and awareness starts with us, future doctors.โ