The Medical University – Pleven informs its residents and young doctors about a unique opportunity to apply for one-week specialized seminars organized by the American-Austrian Foundation and the Open Medical Institute (OMI), which will take place in the period May-September 2026 at Schloss Arenberg, Salzburg, Austria.
Application Deadline: January 31, 2026
OMI seminars are a prestigious international educational initiative aimed at doctors under 40 years old who are proficient in English and are either in the process of specialization or have already completed it.
The training is led by distinguished American and European instructors and includes lectures, discussions, clinical case presentations, and hands-on training sessions. Each seminar is limited to 36 participants, ensuring active engagement and a personalized approach.
The foundation fully covers all participant expenses, including travel, accommodation, meals, courses, and educational materials.
Seminars for May-September 2026:
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Seminar |
Dates |
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Maternal and Infant Health |
31.05 – 06.06.2026 |
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Psychiatry |
07 – 13.06.2026 |
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Obstetrics and Gynecology |
14 – 20.06.2026 |
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Otology and Temporal Bone Surgery |
21 – 27.06.2026 |
|
Public Health Strategy |
28.06 – 04.07.2026 |
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Cardiac Surgery |
05 – 11.07.2026 |
|
ESU Master Class in Urology |
12 – 18.07.2026 |
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Global Health: Vector-Borne Diseases |
23 – 29.08.2026 |
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Pediatric Palliative Care |
30.08 – 05.09.2026 |
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Infectious Diseases |
06 – 12.09.2026 |
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Diagnostic Imaging |
13 – 19.09.2026 |
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Neurosurgery (Spine) |
20 – 26.09.2026 |
|
Lipid Metabolism and Atherosclerosis |
27.09 – 03.10.2026 |
Requirements and Documents:
- Proficiency in English
- Completed or advanced stage of specialization
- Passport photo
- CV in English
- Copy of medical degree
Application is very simple and fully online:
https://portal.openmedicalinstitute.org/fellow/seminars
More information: https://www.openmedicalinstitute.org
Coordinator for Bulgaria:
Dr. Krastina Stefanova
+359 894 525 026
Don’t miss the chance to become part of the international Open Medical Institute network, share experiences with leading specialists from the USA and Europe, and enrich your professional journey!


