Mentor: Dr. Maria Kalinkova
Differentiation of different conditions in thyroid diseases and practice will be the focus of this workshop. Track the most important points and learn the basics of thyroid ultrasound!
Location: MBC Building – Zdrave str., №2
Mentor: Dr. Miroslav Varbev
Want to make your very first steps in the surgical world? Start from stitching! Simple running, interrupted, horizontal or vertical mattress stitch – we have them all.
Location: MBC Building – Zdrave str., №2
Mentor: Dr. Alexander Sirakov
Are you interested in radiology and neurosurgery? In this hands-on workshop, you will get the chance to practice your skills on models with pathology in the brain vessels and cameras, imitating X-rays. For med students in their 3rd year and above.
Location: UMBAL “St. Ivan Rilski”, Sofia, Akademik Ivan Geshov blvd., № 15
Mentor: Dr. Darislav Nikolov
Master intubation with the help of our dummy and an anesthesiologist – Dr. Darislav Nikolov! Learn some more basic skills! Protect the airway and save the life of our patient!
Location: MBC Building – Zdrave str., №2
Mentor: Dr. Diana Vlahova
The development of a baby’s brain is probably one of the most critical and important moments in a person’s life. In this workshop you can learn to assess the brain tissue by echography. Bring your white coat or scrubs!
Location: SBAL Children’s Hospital “Prof. Ivan Dr. Mitev”, “Akad. Ivan E. Geshov” blvd., №11
Mentor: Dr. Peter Ivanov
Pain – one of the two most certain things in human life. We all have experienced it and (if we are lucky to live long enough) will experience a lot more of it… As doctors we see it all the time, hear about it, try to alleviate it and as humans we get to actually feel it. But do we really understand where it comes from? Why and how pain develops? Why at all do we have it? Can we do something about it? And should we always do something about it?
Location: Aleksandrovska hospital, Propedeutics clinics, floor 3
Mentor: Dr. Valentina Peycheva
Dive into the forefront of genetic diagnostics with this workshop, where the focus on Comparative Genome Hybridisation (aCGH) technology for pre- and postnatal testing unveils new dimensions in understanding chromosomal abnormalities. This hands-on experience promises to enhance your skills, offering a transformative approach to genetic screening and diagnostics.
Location: SBALAG “Maychin Dom” Zdrave str., №2
Mentor: Dr. Yuskan Ilyaz
Want to make your very first steps in the surgical world? Start from the stitching! Simple running, interrupted, horizontal or vertical mattress stitch – we have them all.
Location: MBC Building – Zdrave str., №2
Mentor: Dr. Alexander Farfarov
This workshop will take on a fascinating journey though intubation and life-saving techniques! Let this session breathe new life into your skills while keeping you entertained every step of the way!
Location: MBC Building – Zdrave str., №2
Mentor: Andrian Georgiev, Patrycja Novak
Note: This workshop starts at 13:00 and has a duration of 60 min.
Life-threatening situations can occur every day and we must be prepared for them. In this workshop you will learn how to give first aid treatment to someone who is bleeding severely, chokes in front of you or needs urgent help due to sudden cardiac arrest.
Location: MBC Building – Zdrave str., №2
Mentor: Dr. Petya Stefanova
Get ready to “poke” some fun into your procedural skills with our lumbar puncture workshop extravaganza! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the ins and outs of lumbar puncture with a twist of wit and whimsy. This workshop is sure to leave you feeling puncture-perfect and ready to tackle lumbar punctures with confidence. Bring your white coat or scrubs!
Location: MBC Building – Zdrave str., №2
Mentor: Dr. Mariya Vlahova
Ready to be a hero? Dive into our workshop, where we’ll teach you how to react in intense situations where it most matters to save a life. Because every heartbeat matters, especially when it’s a little one’s.
Location: MBC Building – Zdrave str., №2
Mentor: Dr. Mariya Konstantinova
The electocardiogram seems really challenging for med students, right? In this workshop, you will discover the art of interpretation of this test and will become more confident in your clinical knowledge.
Location: UMBAL “Tsaritsa Yoanna – ISUL” Sofia, Byalo more str., №8
Mentor: Prof. Tsvetalina Tankova, Assoc. Prof. Rumyana Dimova, Assoc. Prof. Nevena Chakarova
Diabetes is often a comorbidity for our patients. It is essential to know the latest in its treatment. In this workshop, you will dicsuss the newest methods of diabetes management. Bring your white coat! For med students in their 3rd year and above.
Location: “SBALAG “Maychin Dom” Zdrave str., №2
Mentor: Elena Karavelova, Maria Karaivanova
Ever been anxious about going in the OR and touching something clean? Or not knowing the instruments used! Worry no more! This workshop is specially designed to fill in the gaps.
Location: UMBAL “Alexandrovska”, St. Georgi Sofiyski blvd., №1
Mentor: Ralitza Alexova, Vesela Lozanova, Anelia Vasileva
Want to understand the role of proteins on heatlh and disease? Here, you will perform a series of experiments with eggs as a model for protein chemistry and discover the role of unfolded proteins in health and disease. Later, we will unravel the biochemistry of serum – we will use Reflotron instrument for rapid measurement of biochemical parameters in serum, including urea, bilirubin, cholesterol, glucose and several enzymes. Bring your white coats!
Location: MBC Building – Zdrave str., №2
Mentor: Assoc. Prof. Radosvet Gornev
Get ready to unravel the secrets of hernioplasty with Assoc. Prof. Gornev! Join us for an intellectual adventure where we’ll delve deep into the theoretical underpinnings of cutting-edge techniques and innovations in hernia repair.
Location: “Vita” Hospital, Filip Kutev str., №10
Mentor: Dr. Martina Vulcheva
Have you ever seen an autopsy performed?! In this clinical autopsy workshop, you will learn about the process of this thorough examination of a corpse by dissection to determine the cause and manner of death or to evaluate any disease or injury that may be present for research and educational purposes. Bring your white coat! For med students in their 4th year and above.
Location: MBC Building – Zdrave str., №2 – Forensics Department
Mentor: Dr. Magdalena Aleksieva and Dr. Georgi Gergov
Take the time to submerge into thoracic surgery and get to know more about what thoracic surgeons cope with on a daily basis. This workshop will give you the amazing opportunity to gain a wholesome practical insight into this speciality. You will be able to operate on real lungs with the help of our experienced thoracic surgeons. Bring your scrubs! For med students in their 3rd year and above.
Location: MBC Building – Zdrave str., №2
Mentor: Dr. Veselin Vasilev, Dr. Yanislav Mitkov
Get a real experience on these state-of-the-art laparoscopic simulators! Learn hot to perform complexed surgical manupulations using your new metal fingers!
Location: UMBAL “Alexandrovska”, St. Georgi Sofiyski blvd., №1
Mentor: Dr. Polina Kostova-Shahid
This concise yet comprehensive workshop sheds light on prevalent allergies in children and the importance of cutaneous allergic sampling techniques in diagnosis. Through interactive discussions and practical demonstrations, participants will gain practical insights into identifying, managing, and mitigating allergic reactions in pediatric patients. This workshop equips you with essential skills to ensure the well-being of children with allergies.
Location: Aleksandrovska hospital, Propedeutics clinics, floor 3
Mentor: Dr. Gergana Voynova
Dive into the critical world of emergency care, learn how to detect emergency situations which reguare cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Try to make intubation. Understand what the abbreviation ABCD stands for.
Location: UMBAL “Tsaritsa Yoanna – ISUL” Sofia, Byalo more str., №8
Mentor: Dr. Venelin Denchev
Do you want to explore the intricate relationship between the brain’s dopamine-driven reward system and the complex nature of addiction, extending beyond drugs to include medications and even food? This workshop delves into the neurobiological basis of the dopamine-ergic system within the CNS, illuminating how this pivotal ‘reward’ circuit influences addictive behaviors and propensities.
Location: MBC Building – Zdrave str., №2
Mentor: Dr. Rene Mileva
Metabolic alkalosis or respiratory acidosis? Uncover the depths of acid-base balance beyond the surface of pH values. Learn to interpret clinical data and understand the physiological basis of compensated and decompensated disturbances in acid-base balance.
Location: MBC Building – Zdrave str., №2
Mentor: Assoc. Prof. Nadya Hristova-Avakumova
Antioxidants have a crucial role in protecting against oxidative stress. Measuring the total antioxidant activity of substances, such as body fluids, foods, beverages, and natural extracts, is essential for understanding health-promoting properties. Participants in this workshop will gain an understanding of the core principles, practical applications, and interpretive skills necessary for utilizing the ABTS assay, demonstrated through the analysis of three distinct varieties of wines. Bring your white coat!
Location: MBC Building – Zdrave str., №2
Mentor: Dr. Veselin Vasilev, Dr. Yanislav Mitkov
You may know how to stitch, but do you know how to tie the knots? This workshop will bring your stitches to another level!
Location: UMBAL “Alexandrovska”, St. Georgi Sofiyski blvd., №1
Mentor: Dr. Mariela Vasileva and Kalina Mihaylova (Lawyer)
This workshop explores the various forms of scientific inquiry, examining methodologies from experimental to theoretical, and the critical ethical considerations in publishing and intellectual property. Participants will gain insights into navigating the complex landscape of copyright laws, ensuring their research remains both innovative and compliant with global standards.
Location: Dr. Shterev Hospital, Hristo Blagoev str., № 25-31
Mentor: Dr. Georgi Lukanov, Dr. Radoil Simeonov, Dr. Atanas Panev
Osteosynthesis principles – in that type of recontructive surgery a broken bone is joined and stabilized by a metal plate, pin, rod, wire… How’s it’s done and can you go through a metal detector? Bring your scrubs!
Location: UMBAL “Tsaritsa Yoanna – ISUL” Sofia, Byalo more str., №8
Mentor: Dr. Lyuboslava Valkova
Come to an adventure through the intricacies of conception! You will have the amazing opportunity to take a closer look at the embryological laboratory and learn all about where and how the magic happens! Bring your white coat!
Location: Dr. Shterev Hospital, Hristo Blagoev str., № 25-31
Mentor: Dr. Metodi Milushev
This exclusive workshop will give you the chance to experience laparoscopic surgery on a medical simulator. Don’t miss the chance to try our hand at operating like a surgeon!
Location: UMBAL “Alexandrovska”, St. Georgi Sofiyski blvd., №1
Mentor: Momchil Baev, M. D.
The topic of mental health and quality of life of medical professionals is precisely part of the major problem with workforce in the system. In this workshop we will focus on the one that intensified most during and after the COVID-19 pandemic – mental health and quality of life. Some of the subtopics that we will delve into include: Excessive and constant stress at the workplace Staff shortages and working long shifts, toxic work environment, work-life balance. The presenter, Momchil Baev, M. D., a distinguished expert in health policy and public health, provides insight into the unique challenges faced by health care workers, exploring how their professional environment affects their mental health and overall quality of life.
Location: MBC Building – Zdrave str., №2
Mentor: Аssoc. Prof. Milena Nikolova
You’ll ride the sound waves in nephrology like never before expanding your understanding of renal pathologies ! Join us for an ultrasound workshop that promises to make a splash in the world of renal imaging! Bring your white coat!
Location: UMBAL “St. Ivan Rilski”, Sofia, Akademik Ivan Geshov blvd., № 15
Mentor: Dr. Lyuben Yakov
Embark on an immersive journey through the high-stakes world of respiratory medicine. In this captivating workshop, participants will step into the shoes of frontline healthcare providers as they navigate the complexities of a critical care unit where every breath counts. Explore real-life case studies, and uncover the collaborative efforts that drive patient care in the face of respiratory emergencies. Bring your scrubs and hospital clogs!
Location: UMBAL “St. Ivan Rilski”, Sofia, Akademik Ivan Geshov blvd., № 15
Mentor: Dr. Mariyan Stefanov
Gain a deeper understanding of the indications, contraindications, and potential complications associated with kidney biopsies while optimizing patient outcomes. Learn about the role of kidney biopsy in the diagnosis and management of various renal conditions. Elevate your ability to diagnose and manage kidney disease with confidence and precision! Bring your white coat!
Location: UMBAL “Alexandrovska”, St. Georgi Sofiyski blvd., №1
