ECCES 2026

Oral Presentations

13 October 2026 · 09:00–10:00 · Floor 2

Faculty scientific and medical education oral presentations run in five parallel sessions on the second conference day. Each session is led by a moderator and a distinguished discussant who opens the discussion after the presentations.

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Session	Room	Moderator	Distinguished Discussant
Curriculum Design & Teaching Innovation	Room 1	Nino Tevzadze, MD, PhD	Bryan F. McNally, MD, MPH
Global Health, Interprofessional Education & Social Accountability	Room 6	Kakha Bregvadze, MD	Prof. Harm Peters
Communication, Professionalism & Student Support	Room 7	Maka Zarnadze, MD, PhD	Raisa Chyorny, MD
AI, Simulation & Innovative Learning	Room 8	Mariam Rodonaia, MD	Prof. Elliott K. Gozansky
Assessment, Competency & Readiness for Practice	Amphitheatre	Iuri Migriauli, MD, PhD	Prof. Paul Horrocks

Curriculum Design & Teaching Innovation

Room 1

Moderator

Nino Tevzadze, MD, PhD

Tbilisi State Medical University

Distinguished Discussant

Bryan F. McNally, MD, MPH

Emory University School of Medicine

#	Presentation Title	Author(s)	Presenter
1	Bridging Basic Sciences and Clinical Reasoning through Spiral Integration: The Integrated Clinical Physiology Initiative	Tamar Valishvili Faculty of Medicine, Akaki Tsereteli State University, Kutaisi, Georgia	Tamar Valishvili
2	Obstacles in Teaching Forensic Medicine	Rusudan Beriashvili Department of Forensic Medicine, Tbilisi State Medical University, Tbilisi, Georgia	Rusudan Beriashvili
3	Making Basic Sciences Clinically Relevant: Integrating Immunology and Microbiology in a Large Cohort Through Case-Based Learning	Leila Akhvlediani¹, Natalia Dorofeeva², Nelli Akhvlediani¹, Tea Koiava¹ ¹ Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University ² BAU International University Batumi	Leila Akhvlediani
4	Closing the Gap: Aligning Undergraduate Tooth Wear Education with Contemporary Clinical Needs	Ketevan Vezdeni, Tamar Chitaladze University of Georgia, Tbilisi, Georgia	Ketevan Vezdeni
5	Project-Based Learning in Healthcare Management Education: Bridging Academic Training and Real-World Health System Challenges	Akmaral Mussakhanova Center for Epidemiology and Management, Astana Medical University, Astana, Republic of Kazakhstan	Akmaral Mussakhanova
6	Making Competence Visible: Implementing Portfolio Assessment Across Pre-Clinical and Clinical Stages at TSMU	Maia Okujava, Khatuna Todadze, Pirdara Nozadze Tbilisi State Medical University, Tbilisi, Georgia	Maia Okujava

Global Health, Interprofessional Education & Social Accountability

Room 6

Moderator

Kakha Bregvadze, MD

Petre Shotadze Tbilisi Medical Academy

Distinguished Discussant

Prof. Harm Peters

President, AMSE – Association of Medical Schools of Europe; Professor of Medical Education and Medicine, Germany

#	Presentation Title	Author(s)	Presenter
1	Integrating Virtual Laboratories in Public Health Education: A Simulation-Based Approach	Ivliane Surmava¹, Shalva Zarnadze², Bachana Aptsiauri³, Irine Zarnadze¹, Lia Gumbaridze¹, Ekaterine Machitadze¹ ¹ Department of Public Health, Healthcare Management, Policy and Economics, Tbilisi State Medical University, Tbilisi, Georgia ² Department of Nutrition, Aging Medicine, Environmental and Occupational Health, Tbilisi State Medical University, Tbilisi, Georgia ³ Department of Microbiology, Tbilisi State Medical University, Tbilisi, Georgia	Ivliane Surmava
2	Advancing Global Health Diplomacy Education in Georgia: A Replicable Model for Capacity Building in Health Professions Education	Natia Skhvitaridze, Amiran Gamkrelidze, Rati Navruzovi Global and European Health Education and Study Institute, School of Health Sciences, The University of Georgia, Tbilisi, Georgia	Natia Skhvitaridze
3	Promoting Healthy Lifestyles Through Intercultural Collaboration: A Community-Based Service-Learning Initiative for International Medical Students	Irina Kokoladze, Shebnem Ozturk, Vevek Gupta, Abdulraouf Abugalya BAU International University Batumi, Batumi, Georgia	Irina Kokoladze
4	HIV-Related Stigma and Its Influence on Routine HIV Screening in Primary Healthcare: A Qualitative Study from Georgia	Tatia Maglaperidze Faculty of Medicine, Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Tbilisi, Georgia Faculty of Medicine, University of Georgia, Tbilisi, Georgia	Tatia Maglaperidze
5	Integrating Interprofessional Education into Global Health Diplomacy Training: A Stakeholder-Informed Model from Georgia	Natia Skhvitaridze, Amiran Gamkrelidze Global and European Health Education and Study Institute, School of Health Sciences, The University of Georgia, Tbilisi, Georgia	Natia Skhvitaridze

Communication, Professionalism & Student Support

Room 7

Moderator

Maka Zarnadze, MD, PhD

Petre Shotadze Tbilisi Medical Academy

Distinguished Discussant

Raisa Chyorny, MD

Family Medicine Physician/Hospitalist; Clinical Assistant Professor of Family and Community Medicine, University of New Mexico

#	Presentation Title	Author(s)	Presenter
1	From Surviving to Thriving: A 5-Pillar Framework for Student Wellbeing and Resilience in Medical Education	Ekaterine Mgaloblishvili School of Medicine, Kutaisi International University, Kutaisi, Georgia	Ekaterine Mgaloblishvili
2	Personalized Chemistry Support for International Medical Students	Aleksandra Mikhailidi, Abdullah Tuna Gözeten, Giorgi Tskhvediani BAU International University Batumi, Batumi, Georgia	Aleksandra Mikhailidi
3	Simulation-Based Learning and the Development of Medical Professionalism: Perspectives of Medical Students	Irma Manjavidze, Irakli Natroshvili, Pirdara Nozadze, Dali Chitaishvili, Lia Otiashvili, Eka Arevadze, Natia Davlianidze Tbilisi State Medical University, Tbilisi, Georgia	Irma Manjavidze
4	Teaching Empathy in Medical Education: Student Perspectives on an Elective Course in Doctor–Patient Communication	Maia Bitskinashvili, Tamuna Lomidze, Nino Chikhladze, Ia Khakhutaishvili Faculty of Medicine, Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Tbilisi, Georgia	Maia Bitskinashvili
5	Young Health Heroes: Comparing Peer Instruction and Traditional Lecture-Based Teaching in Health Education Among Rural Georgian Students	Anano Akhobadze Petre Shotadze Tbilisi Medical Academy, Tbilisi, Georgia	Anano Akhobadze

AI, Simulation & Innovative Learning

Room 8

Moderator

Mariam Rodonaia, MD

Kutaisi Akaki Tsereteli University

Distinguished Discussant

Prof. Elliott K. Gozansky

Professor of Radiology; Chief, Cardiopulmonary Imaging, University of Alabama at Birmingham

#	Presentation Title	Author(s)	Presenter
1	Teaching Critical AI Literacy through Authentic Errors in Medical Genetics Education	Nino Pirtskhelani¹˒², Eka Kvaratskhelia¹, Nino Shiukashvili², Bela Partskhaladze, Tinatin Tkemaladze¹ ¹ Department of Molecular and Medical Genetics, Tbilisi State Medical University, Tbilisi, Georgia ² Ken Walker International University, Tbilisi, Georgia	Nino Pirtskhelani
2	Effect of Structured AI-Assisted Medical Research Training on Observable AI Literacy Among Undergraduate Medical Students	Nino Shiukashvili¹, Mariam Rochikashvili¹, Vasil Kupradze¹, Nana Gonjilashvili¹, Nino Gvajaia¹, Luka Kutchava¹, Mariam Tkeshelashvili¹, Nona Janikashvili², Nino Tevzadze¹, Archil Undilashvili³ ¹ Ken Walker International University, Tbilisi, Georgia ² Tbilisi State Medical University, Tbilisi, Georgia ³ Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA	Mariam Rochikashvili
3	A Flexible, Rubric-Centred Approach to AI-Assisted Assessment of Open-Ended OSPEs	Vasil Kupradze, Nino Gvajaia, Mariam Rochikashvili, Luka Kutchava, Nodar Arishvili, Nino Shiukashvili Ken Walker International University, Tbilisi, Georgia	Vasil Kupradze
4	Empathy under Pressure: Assessment of Advanced and Patient-Centered Communication Skills in Medical Students	Nani Kavlashvili, Natia Gonashvili, Ana Kareli, Eka Nakhutsrishvili, Tamar Ediberidze, Lika Khorbaladze, Nino Shiukashvili, Mariam Rochikashvili American MD Program, Tbilisi State Medical University, Tbilisi, Georgia	Lika Khorbaladze
5	Becoming a Doctor Through Simulation: Beyond Communication to Clinical Examination, Ethics, and Professionalism	Eka Nakhutsrishvili, Nani Kavlashvili, Gvantsa Vardosanidze American MD Program, Tbilisi State Medical University, Tbilisi, Georgia	Eka Nakhutsrishvili

Assessment, Competency & Readiness for Practice

Amphitheatre

Moderator

Iuri Migriauli, MD, PhD

David Tvildiani Medical University

Distinguished Discussant

Prof. Paul Horrocks

Director of Medical Sciences and Director of Educational Partnership Development; School of Medicine, Keele University, United Kingdom

#	Presentation Title	Author(s)	Presenter
1	Different Tools, Different Dimensions: Student-Perceived Horizontal and Vertical Integration Across Clinical Assessment Methods	Nataliia Dorofeeva¹, Leila Akhvlediani² ¹ BAU International University Batumi ² Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University	Nataliia Dorofeeva
2	Student Perceptions of a Comprehensive Multi-Station OSCE: Balancing High Organizational Standards with Cognitive Fatigue	Nani Kavlashvili, Natia Gonashvili, Ana Kareli, Eka Nakhutsrishvili, Tamar Ediberidze, Lika Khorbaladze, Davit Nikolaishvili, Nazi Tabatadze American MD Program, Tbilisi State Medical University, Tbilisi, Georgia	Nani Kavlashvili
3	From "Competent" to "Entrustable": Rethinking the Transition from Medical School to Clinical Practice in Georgia	Tamar Goderidze University of Georgia, Tbilisi, Georgia	Tamar Goderidze
4	Students' Performance and Satisfaction with a Mini-OSCE in Pediatrics	Maia Kherkheulidze, Nani Kavlashvili, Ivane Chkhaidze, Eka Kandelaki, Julieta Kikvadze, Dimitri Abelashvili, Ketevan Gogberashvili, Marine Kobakhidze Tbilisi State Medical University, Tbilisi, Georgia	Maia Kherkheulidze
5	First Attempt of Using AI for Student Assessment in Pediatrics	Nani Kavlashvili, Nino Shiukashvili, Vasil Kupradze, Nodar Arishvili, Eka Ekaladze Ken Walker International University, Tbilisi, Georgia	Nani Kavlashvili
6	Reflections of UK-trained Foundation Doctors on Professional Preparedness Relative to the Insight Gained from Clinical Practice	Ilias Marios Oikonomou University of Cambridge	Ilias Marios Oikonomou