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 30,300 fellowships to physicians from 138 different countries, to whom more than 3,800 observerships in Austrian and American hospitals have been granted.
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Exposing Clinicians to Health Economics
What does it mean to deliver value in healthcare? According to Maastricht University, economic evaluation in healthcare is a systematic approach to comparing the costs and outcomes of different interventions, helping decision-makers allocate limited resources in a way that maximizes patient and...
OMI Brings Pediatric Expertise to Tashkent in Landmark 2026 Symposium
OMI Satellite Symposium in Pediatrics in Tashkent, Uzbekistan Official Report by Dr. Zilola Khadjieva The OMI...
From Acne to Autoimmune Skin Disorders: Why Dermatology Matters
Dermatology can affect more than just the skin. It is a window into overall health, confidence, and quality of...
Developing Specialized Care in Latin America
Specialized care in pediatric pulmonology remains limited in many parts of the world, especially in low and...
Exposing Clinicians to Health Economics
What does it mean to deliver value in healthcare? According to Maastricht University, economic evaluation in healthcare is a systematic approach to comparing the costs and outcomes of different interventions, helping decision-makers allocate limited resources in a way...
OMI Brings Pediatric Expertise to Tashkent in Landmark 2026 Symposium
OMI Satellite Symposium in Pediatrics in Tashkent, Uzbekistan Official Report by Dr. Zilola Khadjieva The OMI Satellite Symposium was successfully held on April 23-24, 2026, in Tashkent, Republic of Uzbekistan. The event brought together 120 participants, including 32...
From Acne to Autoimmune Skin Disorders: Why Dermatology Matters
Dermatology can affect more than just the skin. It is a window into overall health, confidence, and quality of life. This year’s dermatology seminar took place from April 19 to 25, 2026, with 33 fellows from 24 countries present, including Albania, the Czech Republic,...
Developing Specialized Care in Latin America
Specialized care in pediatric pulmonology remains limited in many parts of the world, especially in low and middle-income countries. Respiratory diseases are among the leading causes of illness and death in children under five, yet the number of trained pediatric...