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 28,300 fellowships to physicians from 133 different countries, to whom more than 3,600 observerships in Austrian and American hospitals have been granted.
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The Power of Connections and Cooperation in Medicine
“Traveling to Slovakia was definitely a highlight of our trip to Europe and we were very impressed by all that you have accomplished there in Bratislava. You are an amazing force for change, and it was great to see how valued you are by your colleagues.”, highlights Dr. Joseph J. Zorc, pediatric...
Eyes on the Future: Transforming Ophthalmology Globally!
Time flies! Our annual Ophthalmology seminar that took place from December 1 to 7, 2024, marked the last clinical...
Forming Global Citizens at the OMI with Maastricht University
With the holidays around the corner, this week’s seminar at the OMI fully reflected the heartwarming spirit of...
Never Change a Winning Team
Founded in 1887, the Institut Pasteur in Paris is an internationally renowned research institution that stands...
The Power of Connections and Cooperation in Medicine
“Traveling to Slovakia was definitely a highlight of our trip to Europe and we were very impressed by all that you have accomplished there in Bratislava. You are an amazing force for change, and it was great to see how valued you are by your colleagues.”, highlights...
Eyes on the Future: Transforming Ophthalmology Globally!
Time flies! Our annual Ophthalmology seminar that took place from December 1 to 7, 2024, marked the last clinical course of this year! The seminar was a huge success with 34 fellows from 27 countries, including Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Ethiopia, North Macedonia, and...
Forming Global Citizens at the OMI with Maastricht University
With the holidays around the corner, this week’s seminar at the OMI fully reflected the heartwarming spirit of the season. From November 24 – 30, 2024, we welcomed faculty from Maastricht University for our fourth Economic Evaluation in Healthcare seminar. 36 fellows...
Never Change a Winning Team
Founded in 1887, the Institut Pasteur in Paris is an internationally renowned research institution that stands out in many disciplines. It is named after its illustrious founder, Louis Pasteur, and owes much to this scientific genius. And so do we! Louis Pasteur’s...