Sopio Gachechiladze

სოფიო გაჩეჩილაძე, MD, ექიმი-რეზიდენტი ფსიქიატრიაში

MD, Psychiatry Resident

Professional Overview

Sopio Gachechiladze is a medical doctor and psychiatry resident at the Guga Sikharulidze Mental Health Research Center (GSMRC). She completed her medical education at David Tvildiani Medical University and successfully passed the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE Step 1) in 2022, demonstrating alignment with international standards in foundational medical sciences. Since 2019, she has held a concurrent appointment as a guest lecturer at a medical faculty, teaching English-language student groups. A publication in the peer-reviewed international journal Infection further reflects her engagement with both clinical practice and academic inquiry.

Clinical Competence Areas

• Inpatient diagnosis and clinical management of psychiatric disorders (under supervision)
• Integration of psychotherapeutic approaches in clinical practice (Gestalt therapy — training in progress)
• Psychopharmacology — foundational level (within residency scope)
• Clinical research methodology
• Medical education and academic mentorship

Methods & Theoretical Orientation

Clinical practice is grounded in evidence-based medicine (EBM) and DSM/ICD diagnostic frameworks. An ongoing psychotherapy training program at the Tbilisi Gestalt Institute, commenced in 2025, is oriented toward the future integration of psychotherapeutic perspectives into clinical work upon completion of the full training curriculum. Medical teaching employs problem-based learning (PBL) and case-based learning (CBL) methodologies. All clinical interventions are performed within the professional scope of the residency and under continuous senior supervision.

Academic & Professional Credentials

• MD (Doctor of Medicine) — David Tvildiani Medical University
• Psychiatry Resident (in progress) — Guga Sikharulidze Mental Health Research Center (GSMRC)
• USMLE Step 1 — Passed (2022)
• Psychotherapy Training (in progress, 2025–) — Tbilisi Gestalt Institute
• Guest Lecturer, Medical Faculty (2019–present) — English-language student groups
• Peer-reviewed publication — Infection journal (multicenter study, 2020–2023)
• Licensure / state certification: [NEEDS INFO]
• Residency program institutional affiliation details: [NEEDS INFO]

Evidence-Based Practice Statement

Dr. Gachechiladze's clinical activities are conducted in accordance with evidence-based medicine, medical deontology, and internationally recognized ethical standards. Patient safety, confidentiality, and a dignity-centered clinical environment are foundational principles of her 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.