Sandro Abralava

MD, Psychiatry Resident

Professional Overview

Sandro Abralava is a medical doctor and psychiatry resident in the joint residency program of Georgian American University (GAU) and the Guga Sikharulidze Mental Health Research Center (GSMRC). He completed his foundational medical education at Tbilisi State Medical University (TSMU). His clinical background encompasses child and adolescent outpatient psychiatry, emergency medicine, and healthcare administration. Professional practice is grounded in evidence-based medicine, current psychiatric guidelines, and multidisciplinary clinical coordination under supervised residency conditions.

Clinical Competence Areas

• Diagnosis and clinical management of mental disorders (under supervision)
• Child and adolescent outpatient psychiatry
• Crisis and emergency clinical management
• Psychopharmacology — foundational level (within residency scope)
• Medical communication and patient-centered care
• Healthcare administration and quality of service management

Methods & Theoretical Orientation

Clinical practice follows the principles of evidence-based medicine (EBM) and applies DSM/ICD diagnostic frameworks. The GSMRC clinical and research environment supports multidisciplinary skill development across psychiatric assessment and coordinated team-based clinical management. All clinical interventions are carried out within the professional scope defined by the residency and under continuous supervision by senior clinicians.

Academic & Professional Credentials

• MD (Doctor of Medicine) — Tbilisi State Medical University (TSMU)
• Psychiatry Resident (in progress) — GAU / GSMRC Joint Residency Program
• Clinical Trainee, Child Outpatient Psychiatry — Mental Health and Drug Addiction Prevention Center
• Clinical Experience, Emergency Medicine — American Hospital Tbilisi (AHT)
• Clinical Practice — Caucasus Medical Center
• Medical Manager — Ardi Insurance, Medical Call Center
• Certificate, COVID-19 Clinical Management — Harvard Medical School (9 modules, 2021)
• Certificate, Pandemic Crisis Management — Stanford University
• Licensure / state certification: [NEEDS INFO]

Evidence-Based Practice Statement

Dr. Abralava's clinical activities are conducted in accordance with the principles of evidence-based medicine, medical deontology, and internationally recognized ethical standards. Patient confidentiality, data protection, and the creation of a stigma-free clinical environment are foundational to his practice. All clinical work is performed within the professional scope defined by the residency level, under continuous supervision and in coordination with a multidisciplinary team. Clinical services are provided within the framework of the clinic's professional standards.