The International Conference of Medical Education “ECCES 2026” opened in Tbilisi on Monday. Mikheil Sarjveladze, Minister of Refugees, Labor, Health and Social Protection, and Givi Mikanadze, Minister of Education, Science and Youth, participated in the opening of the event.
The Ministry of Internally Displaced Persons from the Occupied Territories, Labour, Health and Social Affairs of Georgia shared glimpses of the international conference on its official Facebook Page on Monday, October 12, 2026. The ministry also shared a small note about the event along with its glimpses.
During his speech, Mikheil Sarjveladze spoke about the importance of developing medical education, sharing international experience, and applying modern approaches.
The Minister noted that continuous medical education, modern knowledge, and innovative approaches are essential for the professional development and training of medical personnel, which in turn contribute to improving the quality of health services.
The two-day international conference commemorates the 90th anniversary of Dr. Ken Walker, a professor of medicine and neurology at Emory University.
Conference participants will discuss advancing medical education quality, expanding international collaboration, and modern teaching methods. Special focus is on leveraging AI capabilities in the learning process and promoting students’ academic development.
The goal of the conference is to create opportunities for sharing professional experience and forge new academic partnerships, promote deepening international connections, and instill modern standards in medical education.
Emory University professors, Georgian and foreign experts in medical education, heads of universities, academic staff, researchers, students, and representatives of partner organizations are participating in the event.
