Student-centered learning involves the active involvement of students in the learning process, which contributes to the development of self-development skills and increases the student's responsibility for forming their knowledge. Various active learning methods (TBL, Flipped Classroom, CBCR, Portfolio, etc.) are integrated into the educational program of TMA, however, motivated TMA lecturers also organize various extracurricular activities, which include multiple examples of active learning.

At the initiative of Dr. Mariam Nikolashvili, an invited lecturer at the Department of Biochemistry, a New Year's Fun competition for Biochemistry 1 was held.

25 first-semester students participated in the activity and were divided into small (3-4 students) groups. They were required to identify clinical correlations related to biochemistry and answer blitz questions in a limited period.

The competition was held in a fun, interesting, non-stressful environment, with the active involvement of students.

The winning teams were awarded symbolic prizes.

Such activities are important because they enhance motivation for learning, develop critical thinking and communication skills, promote in-depth understanding, and encourage students to take greater responsibility for constructing their own knowledge.