Open Medical Institute
The Open Medical Institute (OMI) is an educational initiative for medical professionals which aims to improve healthcare on a global scale. Fellows trained by the OMI are equipped to significantly enhance healthcare delivery in their home countries. The program was founded in 1993 by the American Austrian Foundation (AAF) and the Open Society Foundations (OSF) in close collaboration with physicians from Weill Cornell Medicine. Over the past decades, many leading medical institutions in the United States and Europe have joined this initiative by providing highly committed faculty who donate their time and expertise, sharing knowledge and experience with colleagues from around the world. Since 1993, the OMI has awarded more than 29,700 fellowships to physicians from 138 different countries, to whom more than 3,700 observerships in Austrian and American hospitals have been granted.
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Global Spine Surgeons in the Making
From September 21-27, 2025, 39 young physicians from 25 countries across four continents, including Azerbaijan, Croatia, Lithuania, Mexico, Nigeria, Tanzania, and Uzbekistan, came together at Schloss Arenberg for an exciting seminar on spinal neurosurgery. This dynamic group represented one of the...

When Relationships Forged by the OMI Flourish!
“Cancer is a universal challenge. People everywhere share the same emotions of hope, loss, and resilience....

At the Intersection of Modern Medicine and Technology
“Modern healthcare is inseparable from technology, especially in the era of electronic health records, digital...

Creating Meaningful Spaces for Medical Collaboration in Family Medicine
From September 8-10, 2025, OMI MEX hosted its Family Medicine: Adult Medicine seminar in Mexico City, welcoming...

Global Spine Surgeons in the Making
From September 21-27, 2025, 39 young physicians from 25 countries across four continents, including Azerbaijan, Croatia, Lithuania, Mexico, Nigeria, Tanzania, and Uzbekistan, came together at Schloss Arenberg for an exciting seminar on spinal neurosurgery. This...

When Relationships Forged by the OMI Flourish!
“Cancer is a universal challenge. People everywhere share the same emotions of hope, loss, and resilience. Knowledge and experience remain our strongest weapons, and I am grateful to have gained both in such an exceptional environment,” states Dr. Mariam Abuladze from...

At the Intersection of Modern Medicine and Technology
“Modern healthcare is inseparable from technology, especially in the era of electronic health records, digital health, and artificial intelligence. That is why training in medical informatics is so important: to ensure that clinicians are prepared to lead advancements...

Creating Meaningful Spaces for Medical Collaboration in Family Medicine
From September 8-10, 2025, OMI MEX hosted its Family Medicine: Adult Medicine seminar in Mexico City, welcoming 50 fellows from across Latin America. From north to south, the group represented a wide range of countries including Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica,...