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. Hristo Hristov
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 hysteroscopy workshop based on the standardized HYSTT module of the GESEA programme. You will train on dedicated simulators, developing endoscopic navigation, visual orientation, and precise instrument handling within the uterine cavity. A practical introduction to diagnostic and operative hysteroscopy. Bring your white coat! The workshop will be 2 hours!
Location: MBAL “Nadezda”, Blaga Vest str. №3
Mentors: Dr. Georgi Manchev, Dr. Maria Garalova
Lub-dub changes into a murmur when one of the valves does not work correctly. There is a way to fix the problem: the sick valve is removed, and a brand-new one is placed in the heart. How’s it done? Come and try it yourself. Bring your white coats!
Location: Medical Simulation Center – Lozenetz, Kozyak Str. №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: Dr. Diana Terzieva, Dr. Ivet Mancheva
Wondering what happens during cataract surgery? Come to this workshop to immerse yourself in the world of ophthalmology and learn more about this procedure. Bring your white coat!
Location: MBC Building – Zdrave str. №2
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. Gergana Ivanova
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
What happens when a patient can no longer maintain adequate ventilation on their own? Mechanical ventilation is a critical intervention used to support or replace spontaneous breathing in acute and chronic respiratory failure. The workshop focuses on the core principles of ventilator modes, settings, and patient monitoring. Understanding these concepts is essential for safe and effective respiratory support in clinical practice. For med students in their 2nd year and above.
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 through echography. Bring your scrubs and hospital clogs!
Location: SBAL Children’s Hospital „Prof. Dr. Ivan Mitev“, Akademik Ivan Evstratiev Geshov Blvd. №11
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: Assoc. Prof. Boris Mladenov
Urological emergencies require rapid recognition and timely intervention to prevent permanent damage or life-threatening complications. This workshop introduces participants to the most critical and time-sensitive conditions in urology, such as testicular torsion, obstructive uropathy, priapism, acute urinary retention, and urosepsis. Through interactive case simulations, decision-making drills, and guideline-based discussions, attendees will learn how to identify red flags, initiate emergency management, and collaborate effectively in acute care settings. Whether in the ER or the ward, these skills are essential for every future clinician.
Location: UMBALSM “N. I. Pirogov”, General Eduard I. Totleben blvd., №21
Mentor: Dr. Mariyan Stefanov
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 “Alexandrovska” St. Georgi Sofiyski blvd. №2, Nephrology Department
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. 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. Bring your swimsuit if you want to try diving!
Location: Swimming pool ,,Sofiiska Uchenicheska Sportna Shkola” Pette Kyosheta, 1463 Sofia
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. Martin Aleksandrov
You will explore how Doppler technology reveals the flow of life within our vessels. Practice performing Doppler examinations and learn to detect subtle changes that indicate vascular conditions. This workshop offers a unique chance to develop a skill that bridges anatomy, physiology, and clinical decision-making. Bring your white coat!
Location: UMBAL “Sv. Ekaterina”, Pencho Slaveykov Blvd. №52A
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: 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
Ever wondered what it feels like to step into the world of chest surgery? This is your chance. Guided by a thoracic surgeon, you’ll get your hands on organ models and practice lung tissue suturing in pairs, building real precision and confidence with every stitch. Then, take on chest drain insertion yourself – an emergency skill every doctor should master. This is not just a workshop – it’s your gateway to real surgical experience, all in a safe and unforgettable setting. 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: 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
Mentor: 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. Debora Obretenova
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
Mentor: 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: Stilyana Ivanova
What unfolds when the scope meets the upper GI tract and transforms a routine procedure into a precise clinical exploration? This workshop builds practical understanding of gastroscopy through structured, hands-on scenarios that emphasize control, visualization, and stepwise decision-making. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Stoyan Pandev
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
Mentors: 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: Ilizabet Arnaudska
Enter a high-stakes clinical environment where every second and every decision can change the outcome. Face realistic patient scenarios that challenge your diagnostic thinking, clinical judgment, and ability to act under pressure. Will you make the right call when it matters most? Bring your white coat!
Location: Medical Simulation Center – Lozenetz, Kozyak Str. №1
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. Dobri Dobrev
Embark on a journey through the intricate architecture of the heart—where a tiny deviation can mean a lifetime of impact. This workshop offers a deep dive into the congenital heart malformations, from common anomalies like atrial septal defects to complex syndromes such as Tetralogy of Fallot. Through imaging interpretation, surgical planning, and hands-on case simulations, you’ll learn to decode murmurs, master cyanotic vs. acyanotic classifications, and appreciate the art of pediatric cardiology.
Location: MBC Building – Zdrave str. №2
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. Maria Kalinkova
Unlock the power of real-time imaging and explore how sound waves reveal the hidden details of the thyroid gland. In this immersive, hands-on workshop, participants will master the essentials of thyroid scanning—from navigating neck anatomy to identifying subtle pathological changes. With expert guidance, you’ll actively scan and interpret findings, gaining practical skills in one of endocrinology’s most valuable diagnostic techniques. Bring your white coat!
Location: Endocrinology clinic “Dr. Kalinkova”, Tsar Boris III Blvd. №285
Mentor: Dr. Anastasia Korkova, Dr. Kaloyan Chilingirov
What would you do in a life-threatening ENT emergency? This workshop explores the rapid assessment and management of critical ENT conditions, including airway obstruction, severe epistaxis, and deep neck infections. You will gain practical insights and confidence to act decisively in high-pressure clinical situations.
Location: MBC Building – Zdrave str. №2
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
