Mentor: Dr. Luyben Yakov
You will get the chance to step into the Pulmonology Intensive Care Unit and observe how critical respiratory care comes to life. Witness real patient cases, see clinical decisions in action, and gain insight into the skills that make a difference in life-saving care. This is your chance to experience the pulse of pulmonary critical care firsthand. Bring your scrubs and hospital clogs!
Location: MBALLBB ”St. Sofiya” Sofia Center, Han Presiian St. 19, 1431 Sofia
Mentor: Dr. Maria Konstantinova
Step behind the electrodes and uncover the heart’s hidden patterns. Learn to perform ECGs flawlessly and interpret every rhythm like a pro. By the end of this hands-on workshop, ECGs will no longer be a mystery—they’ll be a skill you master. Bring your white coat!
Location: UMBAL “Tsaritsa Yoanna – ISUL” Sofia, Byalo more str. №8
Mentor: Dr. Yordan Yankushev
Do you want to master one of the most critical skills in emergency and critical care? In this workshop, you will learn how to secure airways and perform endotracheal intubation using realistic models. Follow step-by-step guidance to tackle challenging scenarios with accuracy and confidence. For med students in their 3rd year and above.
Location: MBC Building – Zdrave str. №2
Mentor: Dr. Iliana Hristova
A hands-on workshop focused on laparoscopic suturing, based on the standardized SUTT module of the GESEA programme. You will train on simulators to develop precision, knot-tying techniques, and advanced bimanual coordination. A practical step toward mastering minimally invasive surgical skills. Bring your white coat! The workshop will be 2 hours!
Location: MBAL “Nadezda”, Blaga Vest str. №3
Mentor: Dr. Tanya Dimitrova
Discover the fascinating world of plastic and reconstructive surgery in burn care. Observe how advanced surgical techniques restore both function and form, while exploring the latest innovations shaping the field. Expand the limits of your medical education and gain insight into a specialty where precision meets creativity. Bring your scrubs and hospital clogs!
Location: UMBALSM “N. I. Pirogov”, General Eduard I. Totleben blvd., №21
Mentor: Dr. Todor Krapeshki
What happens when anesthetic care must adapt instantly to life-threatening situations? Emergency protocols in anesthesiology are essential for managing airway compromise, hemodynamic instability, and critical intraoperative events. The discussion focuses on rapid assessment, timely interventions, and structured decision-making under pressure. Mastering these principles is key to ensuring patient safety in high-risk environments. Bring your white coat!
Location: SBALAG “Maychin Dom” Zdrave str. №2, 11th floor
Mentor: Dr. Martin Malchev
Hemodynamics is less about numbers and more about understanding the story of circulation in real time. In this session, the focus is on how changes in flow, pressure, and resistance reflect the patient’s true physiological state. By connecting monitoring data with clinical context, participants will learn how to anticipate deterioration and guide interventions more precisely. It’s about reading the patient, not just the monitor. For med students in their 2nd year and above.
Location: MBC Building – Zdrave str. №2
Mentors: 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 through echography. Bring your scrubs and hospital clogs!
Location: SBAL Children’s Hospital „Prof. Dr. Ivan Mitev“, Akademik Ivan Evstratiev Geshov Blvd. №11
Mentor: Dr. Patrycja Parkita, Ivana Kobakova
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 needs urgent help due to sudden cardiac arrest, how to perform high-quality chest compressions and rescue breaths (CPR), and use an automated external defibrillator (AED).
Location: MBC Building – Zdrave str. №2
Mentor: Assoc. Prof. Yavor Asiov
Explore the fundamentals of thyroid ultrasound, from probe handling to systematic examination of gland anatomy. Learn how to identify common findings such as nodules, cysts, and inflammatory changes through real-time imaging. How can ultrasound guide early diagnosis and clinical decision-making in thyroid disorders? Bring your white coat!
Location: ”Medical Arts”, Boryana str. №24A
Mentor: Capt. Dr. Elisaveta Grancharova
Explore the essential principles of blood transfusion and donation, from donor selection to compatibility testing and safe administration. Understand the indications, risks, and clinical decision-making behind transfusion practices. How does one unit of blood move from donor to patient—and what ensures its safety at every step? Bring your white coat!
Location: Military Medical Academy, Sveti Georgi Sofiyski str. №3
Mentor: Dr. Teodora Sharanova
Dive into the world of forensic medicine and discover how the body tells its story before a single incision is made. Observe how experts evaluate physical signs, identify subtle markers, and interpret postmortem changes that reveal crucial clues. Uncover compelling insights that show how science transforms silent evidence into answers. Bring your white coat!
Location: UMBALSM “N. I. Pirogov”, General Eduard I. Totleben blvd. №21
Mentor: Dr. Yuskan Ilyaz
This workshop will give you a solid understanding of the foundational concepts and principles of surgery. You will explore essential topics like surgical anatomy, patient preparation, sterile techniques, anesthesia, and the various types of surgical procedures. Through a mix of theoretical lessons, case studies, and interactive discussions, this workshop will equip you with the crucial knowledge needed to support successful surgical outcomes and enhance your role in the surgical team. For med students in their 4th year and above.
Location: MBC Building – Zdrave str. №2
Mentors: Dr. Gergana Deninska, Dr. Todor Yanev
You will learn how to perform lateral anastomosis on a pig colon manually – an essential surgical skill! Bring your white coat! For med students in their 4th year and above.
Location: MBC Building – Zdrave str. №2
Mentor: Silviya Vasileva, Todor Kyosev
Diving medicine sits at a unique crossroads between physiology, emergency care, and extreme-environment medicine — and this workshop brings it to life. You will explore the medical challenges of the underwater world, from barotrauma and decompression sickness to drowning management and hypoxic blackout. For those who wish to go further, the session offers the rare opportunity to experience diving firsthand, turning theory into something truly unforgettable.
Location: To be announced…
Mentor: Dr. Mitko Vasilev
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. Bozhidar Seykov. Dr. Yordan Ivanov
You will be introduced to the core principles of radiotherapy and its role in contemporary cancer management. The workshop focuses on the clinical application of radiation, including treatment planning, dose distribution, and precision targeting. You will actively engage in contouring exercises, learning how to delineate and color-code target volumes and organs at risk.
Location: MBC Building – Zdrave str. №2
Mentor: Dr. Lilyana Manova
You will learn essential hands-on skills needed in everyday medical practice, such as blood drawing and blood pressure measurement. The workshop focuses on developing confidence in performing fundamental tasks accurately and efficiently, offering a practical approach to mastering the basics of clinical practice. Bring your white coat!
Location: MBC Building – Zdrave str. №2
Mentor: Assoc. Prof. Rada Markova
The diagnosis of asthma in young children can have a great impact on their lifestyle and development. In this session, you will practice performing respiratory function tests and interpreting results, learning how clinical decisions rely on accurate evaluation. Experience the critical thinking and skills needed to diagnose and manage pediatric respiratory conditions effectively. Bring your white coat! For medical students in their 3rd year and above.
Location: Medical Clinic Bulgaria, Bulgaria Blvd. №51, 3rd floor
Mentors: Dr. Kostadin Yotov
Urinary catheterization is one of the most frequently performed procedures in clinical medicine, yet mastering it requires both technical precision and patient-centered care. You will learn the indications, contraindications, and step-by-step technique of bladder catheterization, practicing on anatomical models under expert supervision. From selecting the right catheter to managing complications, students will leave with the confidence and competence to perform this essential skill in real clinical settings.
Location: MBC Building – Zdrave str. №2
Mentor: Dr. Maria Sergeeva
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: MBC Building – Zdrave str. №2
Mentor: Dr. Ivaylo Ivanov
Discover the art and science of laparoscopic surgery in this interactive workshop. Perform essential maneuvers on a simulator where surgeons master their skills and get the thrill of completing their own procedure. Learn how coordination, strategy, and hands-on skill drive successful minimally invasive surgery in modern medicine. Bring your white coat!
Location: UMBAL “Alexandrovska”, St. Georgi Sofiyski blvd. №1
Mentor: Dr. Petya Stefanova
Join this unique hands-on workshop to master the critical skill of lumbar puncture. Participants will observe live demonstrations and practice on realistic cow spine models using authentic spinal needles. Gain practical experience under the guidance of a neurologist and refine your technique with different models and needle types. Real-life clinical cases will further prepare you for real-world medical practice.
This fundamental skill is especially valuable for future neurologists, neurosurgeons, anesthesiologists, infectious disease specialists, and emergency medicine physicians.
Hosted by Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science, this workshop guarantees a high-quality learning experience with top materials and comfortable spaces. Bring your white coat!
Location: Thermo Fisher Scientific, Tsarigradsko Shosse Blvd. №115G.
Mentor: Assoc. Prof. Filip Abedinov
Step into the fast-paced environment of intensive care, where critical decisions shape patient outcomes. This workshop explores the core principles of emergency medicine in the ICU, focusing on clinical reasoning, rapid assessment, and life-saving interventions. How do you stay precise and composed when every second counts? Bring your scrubs and hospital clogs!
Location: UMBAL “Sv. Ekaterina”, Pencho Slaveykov Blvd. 52A
Mentors: Dr. Zheko Naydenov
This hands-on workshop focuses on safe access to the pleural space for both diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. You will practice anatomical landmark identification, needle insertion techniques, and complication avoidance under expert supervision. Real clinical scenarios will guide the session, helping build confidence in managing pleural effusions. Bring your white coat!
Location: Medical Simulation Center – Lozenetz, Kozyak Str. №1
Mentor: Dr. Stoyan Pandev
You will develop a practical understanding of endovascular access, navigation, and decision-making through realistic, simulation-based scenarios. This workshop focuses on translating core vascular principles into hands-on skills, allowing participants to practice safely and refine their technique. It offers a structured approach to building confidence in modern endovascular procedures. Bring your white coat!
Location: Medical Simulation Center – Lozenetz, Kozyak Str. №1
Mentor: Dr. Ignat Vasilev
Through small incisions, a new surgical perspective is revealed, where precision and control define every movement. This experience focuses on laparoscopic principles, visualization, and instrument handling, emphasizing spatial awareness and careful dissection. Bring your white coat!
Location: Medical Simulation Center – Lozenetz, Kozyak Str. №1
Mentors: Dr. Lachezar Yordanov
Step inside the lower urinary tract and see pathology unfold before your eyes in real time. You will explore how endoscopic vision guides diagnosis, recognize subtle abnormalities, and think like a clinician through immersive, case-based scenarios. By the end, you’ll sharpen your instincts and clinical judgment in a fast-paced, visually driven experience. Bring your white coat!
Location: Medical Simulation Center – Lozenetz, Kozyak Str. №1
Mentor: Dr. Ivaylo Vakareev
From the moment the scope enters the joint, the unseen becomes visible and decisions become precise. You will work through realistic arthroscopic scenarios, refining visualization, instrument handling, and intraoperative thinking. This workshop transforms complex joint procedures into a clear, structured, and hands-on clinical experience, turning complex joint spaces into a controlled, step-by-step environment where precision and confidence come together. Bring your white coat!
Location: Medical Simulation Center – Lozenetz, Kozyak Str. №1
Mentor: Dr. Kristiana Radicheva
Where structure meets function, echocardiography reveals the heart in motion. This hands-on experience takes place on a simulator, allowing safe exploration of cardiac anatomy, flow, and function in real time. Bring your white coat!
Location: Medical Simulation Center – Lozenetz, Kozyak Str. №1
Mentor: Dr. Vladislav Raykov
What if you could design and create the perfect implant tailored to each patient’s anatomy? This workshop explores how 3D printing is transforming orthopedics from standard solutions to truly personalized care. You will discover how innovation, imaging, and engineering come together to reshape the future of surgical treatment. Bring your white coat!
Location: Medical Simulation Center – Lozenetz, Kozyak Str. №1
Mentor: Dr. Elitsa Mihaylova
What does it take to stabilize a patient when every second counts? This hands-on experience focuses on structured approaches to the unstable patient, integrating primary assessment, stabilization, and teamwork. Each scenario challenges clinical thinking and prioritization, turning chaos into a clear, systematic approach to trauma care. Bring your white coat!
Location: Medical Simulation Center – Lozenetz, Kozyak Str. №1
Mentor: Dr. Aleks Raychev
What does it take to secure the most critical pathway in emergency medicine when every second counts? This workshop explores the principles of airway management, from assessment and decision-making to selecting the right approach in urgent clinical situations. You will develop a clearer understanding of how timely, confident action can directly influence patient survival. Bring your white coat!
Location: Medical Simulation Center – Lozenetz, Kozyak Str. №1
Mentor: Dr. Debora Obretenova
In critical moments, every action shapes the outcome. This experience focuses on recognizing deterioration early, responding with confidence, and applying structured life-saving interventions. Bring your white coat!
Location: Medical Simulation Center – Lozenetz, Kozyak Str. №1
Mentor: Dr. Desislav Slavchev, Christina Elli Tetradi
Step into the world of cutting-edge surgery with the Da Vinci Surgical System and experience precision beyond human limits. This immersive workshop lets you take control of the console, mastering movements that redefine modern surgical practice. Get ready to think, move, and operate like a surgeon of the future. Bring your white coat!
Location: Medical Simulation Center – Lozenetz, Kozyak Str. №1
Mentor: Dr. Yana Soroshilova
Enter a fast-paced clinical challenge where each case tests how quickly and accurately you can think under pressure. You will navigate realistic patient scenarios that demand sharp diagnostic reasoning, prioritization, and confident decision-making. When time is limited and uncertainty is high, will you choose the right path to the correct diagnosis? Bring your white coat!
Location: Medical Simulation Center – Lozenetz, Kozyak Str. №1
Mentor: Dr. Kristina Genkova, Desislava Dyulgerova
Come on an adventure through the intricacies of conception! You will have the opportunity to take a closer look at the embryological laboratory and learn where and how the magic happens! Bring your scrubs and hospital clogs! For med students in their 3rd year and above.
Location: MC “Dr. Shterev”, Hristo Blagoev str. №25-31″
Mentor: Dr. Petar Megerov, Silviya Milova
While individual rare diseases may seem uncommon, collectively they affect over 300 million people worldwide across more than 7,000 identified conditions, ensuring that every physician will encounter these patients in their practice. This interactive workshop empowers medical students and young doctors to become pivotal figures in recognizing rare genetic, metabolic, and lysosomal storage disorders, where early detection is the key to life-changing treatment. By mastering clinical signs and inheritance patterns, you can not only transform a patient’s future but also provide vital genetic insights that protect entire families and future generations. The session features a live demonstration of a widely used modern diagnostic test (Dried Blood Spot testing) that allows any physician to achieve 100% genetic confirmation for their patients. Join us to bridge the gap between medical mystery and clinical certainty, and learn how to lead the way in the future of precision medicine.
Location: MBC Building – Zdrave str. №2
Mentor: Dr. Nikola Donchev
From molecules to medical decisions, this workshop unpacks how estrogens and progesterones drive modern contraception. You will connect pharmacological mechanisms with real clinical scenarios, learning how to select and adapt methods for different patient needs. The focus is on confident, practical decision-making in everyday practice.
Location: MBC Building – Zdrave str. №2
Mentor: Dr. Miroslav Nalbantov
The timely management of acute cardiovascular conditions is a central component of modern clinical practice. Rapid assessment, accurate diagnosis, and immediate intervention are essential in life-threatening situations. Are you prepared to make the right decision when every second counts?
Location: MBC Building – Zdrave str. №2
Mentor: Dr. Velislava Nachkova
Few places in medicine move faster than the emergency department, and this workshop puts the participant right in the middle of it. You will be guided through one of Sofia’s busiest and most advanced emergency units, gaining firsthand insight into triage systems, patient flow, and the rapid decision-making that defines emergency care. An unfiltered look at the front line of medicine, straight from the person who runs it. Bring your white coat!
Location: UMBAL “Tsaritsa Yoanna – ISUL” Sofia, Byalo more str. №8
Mentor: Dr. Petya Stankova
This interactive workshop introduces you to basic microbiological techniques while creating artistic designs using bacteria grown on agar plates. Under expert guidance, attendees will practice aseptic techniques and safe inoculation, while exploring colony morphology and microbial pigmentation. Bring your white coat!
Location: MBC Building – Zdrave str. №2
Mentor: Dr. Radoil Simeonov
Immobilization remains one of the cornerstones of orthopedic and emergency medicine, and mastering it is an essential skill for every future clinician. You will be introduced to the principles of fracture immobilization, learning when and how to apply splints, casts, and other immobilization devices across a variety of clinical scenarios. Under expert guidance, you will practice casting techniques firsthand, developing the confidence and precision needed to manage musculoskeletal injuries. Bring your white coat!
Location: UMBAL “Tsaritsa Yoanna – ISUL” Sofia, Byalo more str. №8
Mentor: Dr. Georgi Krasimirov
Step into a hands-on neurosurgical experience where you will be presented with the opportunity to perform your own spinal procedures on real biological specimens, guided closely by an expert neurosurgeon. Precision meets discovery as each step reveals the delicate structures and hidden complexity of spinal neuroanatomy. Bring your white coat! For med students in their 2nd year and above.
Location: MBC Building – Zdrave str. №2
