A New Voice in Georgian Medicine: Launching the Georgian Medical Journal (GMJ)

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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19040129

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scientific publishing, medical journals, public health research, health systems, Georgia, global health, academic publishing

Abstract

Scientific journals play a fundamental role in advancing medical knowledge, informing clinical practice, and strengthening evidence-based health policy. The Georgian Medical Journal (GMJ) was established in 2025 as an independent academic platform designed to strengthen medical research and public health dialogue in Georgia and the wider region. The initiative emerged during discussions among academic leaders and representatives of Georgian medical schools held in Tbilisi during the Autumn Council Meeting of the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) in October 2025. Participants emphasized the need for a modern, internationally oriented medical journal capable of amplifying the scientific voice of Georgian medicine while contributing to global health discourse. Following an initial technical preparation phase of the journal platform, this editorial marks the formal launch of GMJ as a scientific publication. The journal aims to provide an accessible and inclusive publishing platform addressing national, regional, and global health challenges. To encourage participation from researchers and early-career scientists, submission and publication fees will be waived during the journal’s initial years of operation. As the founding editorial of the Georgian Medical Journal, this article outlines the journal’s mission, institutional foundations, and strategic priorities for advancing medical scholarship in Georgia and internationally.

Keywords: medical journals; scientific publishing; public health research; health systems; Georgia; global health

Author Biography

Giorgi Pkhakadze, David Tvildiani Medical University, Tbilisi, Georgia

Professor of Public Health at David Tvildiani Medical University and Chair of the Public Health Institute of Georgia (PHIG).

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Cover image for Volume 1, Issue 1 (2026) of the Georgian Medical Journal, titled “A New Voice in Georgian Medicine.” The design features a modern medical visual emphasizing clinical quality, patient safety, and evidence-based healthcare.

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03/16/2026

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Pkhakadze, G. (2026). A New Voice in Georgian Medicine: Launching the Georgian Medical Journal (GMJ). Georgian Medical Journal, 1(1), 3–7. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19040129

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Vol. 1 No. 1 (2026): A new voice in Georgian medicine

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Editorial & Policy Forum

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