Kakha Vacharadze MD. PhD.

• 1989-1992 – Phthisiology and Lung Surgery at Training Institute for Doctors. Aspirant. Post-graduate studentship
• 1985-1987 – Phthisiology and Lung Surgery at Tbilisi State Medical University. Residency Training.
• 1979-1985 – Pediatrics at Tbilisi State Medical Institute.

State Certificates:

• Specialty permitted – Phthisiology
• Specialty permitted – Pulmonology
• Specialty permitted – General Surgery
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• Since 2017- till now – Head of Phthisiology Department at Tbilisi State Medical University, Professor.
• 2016-2017 – Acting Head of Phthisiology Department at Tbilisi State Medical University, Associate Professor.
• 2006-2016 – Associate Professor of phthisiology Department at Tbilisi State Medical University.
• 2005-2006 – Head of Pulmonology and phthisiology Department at State Medical Academy.
• 2005-2006 – Director of State Residence Program and Branch Residency program for specialization in physiology.
• 2003-2005 – Professor of Pulmonology and Phthisiology Department at Tbilisi State Medical University, with C- contract.
• Since 2004- till now – National Center for Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases, Member of Supervisory Board.
• Since 2004- till now – Chairman of State Certification Examination Commission for Phthisiology.
• 199-2004 – Docent of Pulmonology and Phthisiology Department at State Medical Academy.
• Since 2001- till now – National Canter for Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases, Head of Bronchology Service.
• 1992-1999 – Assistant of Phthisiology and lung Surgery department at Tbilisi Training Institute for Doctors.
• 1996-1997 – Phthsiology and Pulmonology Scientific Research Institute, Deputy Director in the Medical Affairs.
• 1990-2001 – Tbilisi Mestiashvili TB clinical hospital, Doctor-Intern
• 1987-1989 – Thoracic Surgery Department of Republic Central Clinic, Doctor-Intern.

• Respiratory Association of Transcaucasian Doctor’s League –President, Board Member
• Member of European Respiratory Society
• Georgian Broncho-pulmonology Association-Founder, Board Member
• Georgian Radiology and X-ray Magazine – Editorial Board Member
• Georgian Respiratory Magazine – Editorial Board Member
• Georgian Respiratory Association – Vice President (2007-2010, 2013-now), President (2010-2013 and 2017-2020)
• Member of Georgian Phthisiology and Pulmonology Association.
• Member of Georgian Surgery Association
• Member of European Society of Thoracic Surgeons
• Member of European Society for Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonologists
• Georgian Association of Thoracic Surgeons – Founder, Board Member
• Vice President of Transcaucasian Doctor’s League
• Member of American Thoracic Society

Scientific Board Membership

• 2004-2005 – Georgian State Academy Major Board Member
• 2001-2004 – Georgian State Medical Academy Interfaculty Scientific Board Member
• 2004-2005 – Georgian State Medical Academy Interfaculty Board Member
• 2004-2006 – Medical Radiology Institute Interfaculty Board Member
• 2017 – TSMU Medical Faculty Board Member

Participation in conferences and congresses:

• Since 2001, participated in various local and international conferences and congresses.

Publications:

• Author of 107 scientific works
• 2 practical recommendations
• 2 Invention
• Supervisor of 6 dissertations
• Expert and opponent of 15 dissertations
• 3 National recommendation for clinical practice (Guideline)
• 8 International research studies (project manager and research director)

Awards:

• 2012 – Nominated for the Order of Honor
  2012 – National Prize Laureate in Medicine

Knowledge of languages:

• Georgian – native
• Russian – fluent
• English – fluent