ECCES 2026 International Conference on Medical Education Brings Together Leading Experts in Tbilisi
Held on October 12–13 in Tbilisi under the theme “Advancing Medical Education: Internationalization, Innovation, and Academic Excellence,” the ECCES 2026 International Conference on Medical Education brings together leading experts from various countries. The delegation of Yerevan State Medical University (YSMU) after Mkhitar Heratsi is participating in the conference, headed by Rector Armen Muradyan and Vice-Rector for Development and Marketing Khachatur Margaryan.
This international professional platform has brought together leading specialists from different countries to discuss current challenges and future prospects in medical education, educational innovations, intercultural cooperation, quality assurance mechanisms, and opportunities for the internationalization of education.
The two-day conference agenda places particular emphasis on global health and health education, strategic academic development prospects, and ways to expand international cooperation and partnerships.
The conference provides an opportunity to explore emerging global trends and best practices in medical education, discuss quality assurance and internationalization, strengthen ties with international medical education organizations and universities, and explore opportunities for developing joint educational programs and institutional partnerships.
The ECCES 2026 International Conference on Medical Education is primarily organized by Ken Walker International University (KWIU), in collaboration with Tbilisi State Medical University and Emory University (United States).
As part of the conference, meetings were also held with the presidents of the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) and the Association for Medical Education in Europe (AMEE).
During the meetings, they were invited to participate in the Armenian Medical World Congress 2027, scheduled to take place in Yerevan on 8-10 July 2027, with YSMU serving as the host institution.
As part of their visit, the university delegation also visited Tbilisi State Medical University. Discussions focused on opportunities for implementing institutional collaboration and students exchange programs. The delegation members also visited the university’s newly opened cadaver laboratory (Cadaver Lab).
