Doctoral programme “Medical Sciences” of Petre Shotadze Tbilisi Medical Academy (TMA) is the third level of higher education, which ensures the training of a new generation of researchers and their integration into the modern, global research environment. The development of the doctoral programme is founded on the belief that Petre Shotadze Tbilisi Medical Academy will gather a new generation of researchers. These researchers will not only contribute to advancing of the specific scientific fields related to their research but also initiate and develop studies that address pressing societal challenges. This approach is a practical implementation of the concept “research with and for society”. TMA realizes that participation of personnel with research competence from the different institutions is of utmost importance to carry out actual and innovative research in biomedicine, medicine, health, medical education and related fields. To achieve this objective, it is appropriate to involve international researchers in the implementation of the doctoral programme “Medical Sciences” in various capacities (e.g., course instructors, supervisors of research activities, mentors, etc.). This circumstance is important for ensuring the quality of doctoral candidates' research activity and promoting their integration in the international scientific-research environment. From this perspective it is important to highlight the academic strategy of TMA. The institution and its faculty collaborate on joint research projects with universities and research institutions from various countries. Additionally, TMA’s affiliated academic personnel hold administrative positions in national institutions known for their scientific and research expertise. This objective facilitates the uniting of human resources in one space, partnership with Georgian universities and research institutions, as well as provides access to the necessary research infrastructure.