Gulnara Shelia

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Education

Tbilisi State Medical University Medical faculty

1970-1976

Medicine Doctor (MD)

Institute for Advanced Training of Physicians(Tbilisi),

1982-1985

Post Graduate Degree,Candidate of Medical Sciences(Ph.D in Medicine)

K.Chachava Perinatal Medicine and Gynecology Scientific - Research Institute

1991-1994

Dr. of Medical Sciences (D.Med.Sc.)

Academic/scientific degree

1987 - Candidate of Medical Sciences(Ph.D in Medicine) - (Diploma № 030000) 1994 - Dr. of Medical Sciences (D.Med.Sc.) - Diploma № 000242 )

Work experience

Akaki Tsereteli State University- Faculty of Medicine

1998 to present

Professor

Akaki Tsereteli State University- Faculty of Medicine

2011-2017

Head of faculty quality assurance service

Kutaisi Maternity Hospital No. 3

1992 to present

Head of Obstetrics Department/physician

The Parliament of Georgia

2001-2003

Member of Parliament - Chairman of the Mothers and Children Subcommittee

The Parliament of Georgia

1999-2001

Member of Parliament - First Deputy Chairman of the Health and Social Affairs Committee

Ministry of Health of Georgia

1997-1999

Director of Imereti Regional Department of Health

Association

2000 to present

Expert

USAID and American International Health Alliance (AIHA)

1998-2000

Program Coordinator

Imereti Regional Healthcare Foundation

1997-1998

Director

Component of the World Bank's Georgian Health Project

1996-1998

Coordinator

Kutaisi city hall

1992-1997

Vice-mayor

Kutaisi Maternity Hospital No. 3

1989-1992

Obstetrician-Gynecologist / Physician and Chief obstetrician-gynecologist of Kutaisi

Scientific publications of the last 10 years

Health Status and Quality of life of Inpatient Doctors and Nurses in Georgia

Moambe - Akaki Tsereteli State University Journal , №2(20), 2022 ,283-293
G.Shelia

Hormone replacement therapy - a study of postmenopausal women's knowledge, attitudes and practice in Georgia

14th FIAPAC Conference book of abstract,2022,98-99
G.Shelia

Trends in maternal Mortality in Georgia (1990 to 2017) and Causes of Death

International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrcs. Special Issue: Abstracts of the XXII FIGO World Congress of Gynecology & Obstetrics; Volume 143, Issue S3, 2018, Pages 83-84
G.Shelia

Low rate of body mass index, As a risk factor of spontaneous abortion

13th FIAPAC Conference book of abstracts, 2018,787-788
G.Shelia

The mortality trends of the Georgian population: from 2000 to 2017

Moambe - Akaki Tsereteli State University Journal , № 1(11), 2018, 252-259
G.Shelia,Al.Chavchidze

New educational program “medicine+PBL” = requirement of time or innovation ?!

Mefanet J. Vol 5,5(1),2017,13-18
N.Shavlakadze,G.Shelia et all

Midwifery Practice and Education: Challenges and Opportunities

atsu.edu.ge/EJournal/HENTI2017/eJournal/Papers/ pdf, 2017,15-17
G.Shelia

Daily Challenge - a Medical Student and Learning Environment

atsu.edu.ge/EJournal/HENTI2017/eJournal/Papers/ pdf, 2017,8-11
N.Shavlakadze,G.Shelia et all

Organization and delivery of abortion and family planning services in Georgia

The European Journal of Contraception and Reproductive Health Care- the official journal of the European Society of contraception and Reproductive Health (ESC)-book of abstracts, Vol. 21,No 4,2016,282-283
N.Tsuleiskiri,G.Shelia

Dissemination Strategy in the framework of TEMPUS project: “Establishment of the Supra-regional Network of the National Centres in Medical Education,Focused on PBL and Virtual Patients

International Academy of Technology, Education and Development (IATED), 2014: Conference Proceedings, 2014,334-338
N.Shavlakadze,G.Shelia et all

Analysis of significant prerequisites for effective modernization of MD programs considering European understanding of “Harmonization”

Official Journal of the Conference: Excellence in education-the 21st Century, 2014,110-111
N.Tabagari,G.Shelia et al...

Modrnization of MD Curriculum Based on Current Challenges and Needs of the Medical Education Reform in Georgia

Official Journal of the Conference: Excellence in education-the 21st Century 2014; 112-113
N.Alavidze,G.Shelia et all...

Features of physical and sexual development and reproductive behavior of teenage girls

J.Georgian Medical News ,№1 (222), 2014, 30-34
G.Shelia,A.Chavchidze

Abortion in Georgia – trends,causes, women’s attitudes to the problem of prenatal sex-selection

The European Journal of Contraception and Reproductive Health Care- the official journal of the European Society of contraception and Reproductive Health (ESC)-book of abstracts , 2013, S 216–217
G.Shelia

Prenatal Sex Selection in Georgia — Practices, Trends and Socio-economic Aspects

Moambe - Akaki Tsereteli State University Journal, № 1, 2013, 217–223
G.Shelia

Body weight of pregnant women as a risk factor for the development of obstetric complications

J.Georgian Medical News, №10, (211) 2013, 14-18
G.Shelia,M.Beshkenadze

Scientific conferences

XV Congress of the European Society of Gynecology

2023
Amsterdam, Holland

Global Meet on Public Health and Healthcare Management

2023
Toronto, Canada

Global Summit on Public Health and Preventive Medicine- GSPHPM2022

2022
Munich, Germany

2nd Global Experts virtual conference on Public Health

2022
Virtual conference

Public Health Meet PUBLICHEALTHMEET2022

2022
Virtual conference

“Fertility control into the hands of women” 14th FIAPAC Conference

2022
Riga, Latvia. Stradinš University

14th World Conference on Bioethics, Medical Ethics & Health Law

2022
Porto, Portugal

4th International Conference on Women Health and Breast Cancer

2021
Prague, Czech Republic

PUBLICHEALTHMEET2021 conference

2021
Nice, France

5 th World Congress onPublic Health and Health CareManagement

2020
Miami, USA

International Public Health Conference-2019

2019
Chicago, USA

Innovation and Health Care New Challenges for Europe - 7th EAHL Conference

2019
Toulouse, France

XXII FIGO World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics

2018
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

13th FIAPAC Conference “Liberating women - removing barriers and increasing access to safe abortion care”

2018
Nantes, France

2nd World Congress on Public Health and health Care management

2018
London,(England)

World Congress of Bioethics, Medical ethics and Health law

2017
Lamassol, Cyprus

AMEE -2016 Annual Conference

2016
Barcelona, Spain

FIAPAC - 12th congress

2016
Lisbon, Portugal

The 14th Congress – 2nd Global Conference of the ESC

2016
Basel, Switzerland

AMEE -2015 Annual Conference

2015
Glasgow (UK)

6-th International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies

2014
Valencia, Spain

FIAPAC - 11th Global Conference

2014
Ljubljana, Slovenia

AMEE -2014 Annual Conference

2014
Milan, Italy

ESC – First global Conference on Reproductive and sexual Health

2013
Copenhagen, Denmark

The round table on the issues of problem based learning

2013
Videoconference : Zaporozhye-Kyiv-Ternopil –Kharkiv – Lugansk – Donetsk – Odessa – Lviv – Kutaisi)

Projects and Grants

530519–TEMPUS-2012-1-UK-TEMPUS-JPCR program „ePBL-net –Establishment of the Supra-Regional Network of the National Centres in Medical Education focused on PBL and Virtual Patients”

2013-2016
Funding Agency : European Commission Funding Programme : ERASMUS

Evaluation of the 2017-2019 action plan for promoting the health of mothers and newborns in Georgia

2020-2021
Government of Sweden (Organization RFSU)

Stillbirth and the problem of infant mortality in Georgia (Project

2021-2022
Bulgarian Development Agency

Sexual and Reproductive Health Program in Georgia

2020-2021
Government of Sweden (Organization RFSU)

2020-2021
Government of Sweden (Organization RFSU)

Indicators for evaluating the quality of reproductive services in primary health care

2019-2020
Government of Sweden (Organization RFSU); Association HERA 21

Trainings and Seminars

ELSEVIER Researcher Academy

18.01.2024
How to get your book published

ELSEVIER Researcher Academy

18.01.2024
How to manage and publish your research data

ELSEVIER Researcher Academy

06.01. 2024
An editor’s guide to writing a review article

ELSEVIER Researcher Academy

06.01.2024
Systematic reviews 101

ELSEVIER Researcher Academy

05.01.2024
How to submit and publish an OA article

ELSEVIER Researcher Academy

05.01.2024
Best practices for submitting to Lancet journals and open access options

ElSEVIER Researcher Academy On Campus (Research Intelligence 2023 Winter Camp webinar series)

13.12-15.12.2023
Pillars of bibliometric analysis: Metrics, entities and meaningful questions ;  Global rankings from the perspective of bibliometric data & analytical solutions: QS & THE under the magnifying glass ;  CEE journal's story: A bumpy road to success

Education Management Solutions (EMS) - Belgian Education Council

2023
Innovation in Education – Creating an Escape Room”

CLUEDUP training programme

21.09. - 17.10.2023
Improving Healrhcare and Medical education with online Escape Room Activities”

Willey

27.01.2023
Virtual Seminar entitled How to Publish in a Peer-Reviewed Journal

FIGO (The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics)

23.03.2023
Global Webinar on Fertility Preservation

FIGO (The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics)

16.02.2023
The importance of maternal and perinatal deaths surveillance and response (MPDSR) for health systems strengthening

FIGO (The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics)

25.05.2023
webinar on Endometrial Cancer Staging - 2023 Update

FIGO (The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics)

27.06.2023
webinar on Preventing Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injurie

International Forum of Teachers (IFT)

20.01. 2023
The 2nd Webinar „Promoting the Current Programs for Teaching Bioethics and Reorganization of the Way Values are Assimilated

ACE/ American Council on Education

13.01.2023
webinar on Faculty Development and Student Retention

European society of Gynecology (ESG)

14.07.2023
webinar on Management of menopause in Breast cancer survivors

The European Society of Contraception and Reproductive Health (ESC)

07.05.2022
Lower genital tract problems; HPV & Vaginal infections

The European Society of Contraception and Reproductive Health (ESC)

13.04.2022
Progesterone and progestins

The European Society of Contraception and Reproductive Health (ESC)

17.06.2022
Breast cancer risk associated with hormonal contraception and menopause hormone treatment

The European Society of Contraception and Reproductive Health (ESC)

21.09.2022
webinar on Why is one hormone not enough

The European Society of Contraception and Reproductive Health (ESC)

26.02.2022
webinar on Contraceptive Counselling 2022: A focused approach to improve Women’s Quality of life

The European Society of Contraception and Reproductive Health (ESC)

01.07.2021
joint webinar on ‘Background and treatment of migraine in women

Willey

24.6.2021
Person-centredness: To Be or Not to Be

European Academy of Sciences and Research

05.08.2021
Research Methods Course

European Academy of Sciences and Research

20.11.2021
Webinar “On Being a Scientist Course

AMEE

12.07.2021
An introduction to data sharing in medical education research with MedEdPublish

TAYLOR & FRANCIS GROUP

23.05.2021
How Researchers Changed the World - 12-week learning program

Education Management Solutions (EMS) - Belgian Education Council

15.06.2021
Simulation Center Sustainability: Building a Business Plan that Works

Education Management Solutions (EMS) - Belgian Education Council

11.03.2021
Practical Tips for Successful SP Case Development

Education Management Solutions (EMS) - Belgian Education Council

13.04.2021
webinar on Cognitive Load simulation -Research,Theories and Application to Simulation Practice

The European Society of Contraception and Reproductive Health (ESC)

16.09.2020
Webinar on Breast cancer risk associated with hormonal contraception and menopause hormone treatment

Education Management Solutions (EMS) - Belgian Education Council

12.03.2020
Participation in international projects, European Union grants in the field of education and scientific research

Workshop (TEMPUS/

31.08.2016
Establishment of the Supra-Regional Network sustainability – demonstration,discussion and allocation of tasks / next steps

CROESUS,ePBLnet

05-09.2015
Development of interactive Scenario-Based learning in Medical Curricula across Europe Event Focused in the “Clinical resoning skills enhancements with the use of simulations and algoritms”

Ivane Javakhishvili State University

13.06.2014
Modern trends in medical education

(TEMPUS/Aristotele University of Nicosia)

23-26.07.2014
Establishment of the Supra-Regional Network of the National Centres in Medical Education focused on PBL and Virtual Patients/Cases : involved in the learning process

Additional information

1. Since 2020 – member of the International Forum of Teachers (IFT) of the UNESCO Chair in Bioethics. 2. Since 2018 – member of the European Association of Medical Law. 3. Since 2003 – member of the board of the Association of Obstetricians, Gynecologists and Perinatologists of Georgia. 4. Since 2003 - a member of the non-governmental organization "Imereti Association of Doctors". 5. Since 2002 - President of the NGO "League for the Protection of Patients' Rights". 6. Since 2001 - honorary citizen of the state of Georgia (Atlanta - USA). 7. Since 1999 - founder of the NGO "Women's Health and Welfare Union"; 8. 1998 - 2004 - a member of the European Soroptomist-Women's Association 9. Since 1998 - a member of the Medical-Social Academy of Georgia 10. Since 1997 - honorary citizen of the state of Missouri (USA). 11. Award - Order of Honor (2000) 12. Award - the best doctor of the year (1999)