The Sofia Medical Association (SMA) has signed a new partnership agreement to provide highly specialized training for young physicians at Ponderas Academic Hospital in Bucharest, according to a statement from the regional medical association.<\/p>\n\n
The document was signed by Dr. Vanyo Vidkov, Deputy Chairman of the SMA, and Prof. C\u0103t\u0103lin Cop\u0103escu on behalf of the Romanian side, during an official visit of the association’s delegation to the Romanian capital.<\/p>\n\n
The courses will be fully funded by the SMA’s “Young Physician” fund, which provides qualification opportunities for doctors under the age of 40 from Sofia.<\/p>\n\n
\u201cSpecialized training for young physicians is a mission of the Sofia Medical Association. We work daily to expand opportunities so they can gain access to the most modern practices and technologies in medicine,\u201d stated Dr. Vanyo Vidkov after the signing. <\/p>\n\n
The new partnership is part of the SMA’s active international policy for the development of young medical professionals. It is worth noting that the Association has already signed agreements with leading hospitals in Europe, including Medipol University Hospital in Istanbul, Hospital Cl\u00ednic in Barcelona, and Sant Joan de D\u00e9u Children’s Hospital in Barcelona. Negotiations are currently underway with other prestigious institutions to further expand the program’s scope. <\/p>\n\n
The training center at Ponderas Academic Hospital is a highly specialized educational facility focused on refining surgical skills by combining modern technology with practical experience. Training is conducted using high-tech simulators that allow physicians to practice basic and advanced procedures in a controlled environment, as well as through hands-on sessions on animal models (porcine), conducted under strict ethical control and with the participation of veterinarians to ensure safety and a realistic tissue environment. <\/p>\n\n
The programs also include training with endoscopes, video-assisted bronchoscopy for anesthesiologists, and specialized courses for ENT specialists. The center covers training in various surgical specialties: <\/p>\n\n
\u2022 general and laparoscopic surgery<\/p>\n\n
\u2022 bariatric and metabolic surgery<\/p>\n\n
\u2022 colorectal surgery<\/p>\n\n
\u2022 hepatobiliary surgery<\/p>\n\n
\u2022 thoracic surgery<\/p>\n\n
\u2022 urology<\/p>\n\n
\u2022 gynecological surgery<\/p>\n\n
\u2022 endoscopic surgery<\/p>\n\n
\u2022 robotic surgery. <\/p>\n\n
During the visit, Prof. C\u0103t\u0103lin Cop\u0103escu, a leading international expert in minimally invasive and bariatric surgery, presented the center’s concept, methodology, and vision, as well as specific opportunities for collaboration in the field of education.<\/p>\n\n
The programs will offer two components:<\/p>\n\n
\u2022 hands-on courses lasting 2\u20133 days,<\/p>\n\n
\u2022 an additional 2\u20133 day observership stay at the clinic.<\/p>\n\n
The total duration of the training is approximately one week.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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