On July 15-16, the School of Health Sciences of the University of Georgia hosted the international conference - "Third Annual Conference on Prevention and Management of Poisoning and Traumatic Injuries". The Caucasus Medical Center, Institute for Global and European Health Education and Studies, UG and Georgian Emergency Medicine Physician Association was among the organizers of the event.

At the conference, within the framework of the existing collaboration between the University of Georgia and Emory University, Professor and Toxicologist Ziad Kazi delivered about ten public lectures and presented papers. The professor spoke about drug and radiation poisoning, as well as updated preventive measures during the pandemic.

Within the framework of the two-day conference, workshops were held for participating, certified physicians:

• Ziad Kazi - Professor, Physician, Emory University Department of Emergency Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
• Otar Dikhaminjia - Toxicologist, Head of Emergency Medicine Service, Caucasus Medical Center
• Tinatin Manjavidze - Professor, Department of Public Health and Healthcare Administration, University of Georgia. NCDC Georgia;
• Maia Kereselidze - Associate Professor, Doctor, Department of Public Health and Healthcare Administration, University of Georgia. NCDC Georgia;
• Ketevan Zaridze - Associate Professor, NCDC Georgia;
• Nino Chkhaberidze - Professor, Public Health Specialist, NCDC Georgia;
• Natia Beriashvili - Doctor of Medicine, Georgian Technical University.

The University of Georgia officially obtained accreditation to host the conference this year, and will therefore host the fourth international conference next year as well. It is intended for Georgian practicing physicians and students interested in the field of healthcare. The goal of the conference is to share experience and integrate into international innovations.

The doctors participating in the conference were awarded certificates confirming their qualifications in this field, and the attending students were awarded certificates of participation.