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), to be held in 2026 at Schloss Arenberg, Salzburg, Austria.
Application Deadline: October 31, 2025
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 2026:
Seminar |
Dates |
Pediatric Allergy, Immunology, and Rheumatology |
Jan 18 – 24, 2026 |
Trauma and Emergency Surgery |
Jan 25 – 31, 2026 |
Otolaryngology |
Feb 1 – 7, 2026 |
Pediatric Hematology and Oncology |
Mar 15 – 21, 2026 |
Oncology A: Gastrointestinal Cancers |
Mar 22 – 28, 2026 |
Family Medicine |
Mar 29 – Apr 4, 2026 |
Rehabilitation Medicine |
Apr 12 – 18, 2026 |
Dermatology |
Apr 19 – 25, 2026 |
Economic Evaluation in Healthcare |
Apr 26 – May 2, 2026 |
Neurology |
May 3 – 9, 2026 |
Pathology |
May 10 – 16, 2026 |
Anesthesiology and Intensive Care |
May 17 – 23, 2026 |
Internal Medicine |
May 24 – 30, 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!