OMI NEWS
Shaky Eyes and Double Trouble
Ophthalmology, the branch of medicine dedicated to the study and care of the eyes, plays a vital role in preserving one of our most precious senses:...
Through the Microscope: The Cleveland Clinic Pathology Seminar
Did you know that with approximately 1,400 dedicated caregivers processing more than 20 million tests annually, the laboratories at the Cleveland...
OMI MEX Concludes 2025 with Palliative Care
The OMI MEX seminar in palliative care held in Mexico City between November 18 and 20 brought together 47 dedicated fellows from Argentina, Belize,...
Enhancing Skills in Pediatric Anesthesia and Critical Care
From top experts to eager young clinicians, the week of November 23 to 29, 2025, brought together faculty and fellows who share the same goal:...
Anesthesiology to the Fore: 1,056 Doctors from 52 Countries Trained in Salzburg
One of OMI’s staple courses, dating back to 1995, returned to Salzburg for its 31st edition this week. Spanning four different continents, 40...
From Knowledge Transfer to Innovation: October Observerships Across Austria
In October, 15 OMI observers traveled to Austria to attend observerships at all five of our partner institutions: the Medical University of Vienna,...
Delving into the World of Surgical Otology
The human ear is a marvel of biological engineering. Otology focuses on diagnosing and treating disorders of the ear and its intricate structures....
Quality and Safety in Latin American Medicine
As we approach the end of 2025, we conclude this year’s OMI MEX seminar series with the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) with a sense of...
Imaging Excellence: Expert Radiologists Share Their Knowledge
“The OMI embodies the spirit of connection, teaching, and learning. While technology, especially in medical imaging, has advanced at an...
Transforming Practitioners into Public Health Specialists
Empowering OMI alumni to be able to make genuine changes in their home countries' healthcare systems is one of the OMI’s top priorities. The OMI...
Building a Latin American Community in Maternal and Infant Health
From October 20-22, 2025, the OMI MEX maternal and infant health seminar was held once again in the vibrant city of Oaxaca de Juárez, Mexico, at the...
Why Pediatric Radiology Matters?
Medical imaging is a crucial aspect of care when children face health issues like illnesses, sports injuries, or broken bones. Pediatric patients...
Empowering Doctors, Inspiring Change: The 2025 OMI MEX Neurology Seminar
The story of OMI in Mexico started more than a decade ago. As in Salzburg and Vietnam, the impact of knowledge-sharing and medical collaboration in...
From Epilepsy to Tics: Exploring Pediatric Neurology with CHOP
The 36 fellows from 30 countries at the Pediatric Neurology seminar truly were a lively group! They asked countless questions, discussed their work...
Global Connections and New Perspectives: September Observerships
In September, twelve OMI observers joined leading Austrian hospitals in Vienna, Graz, and Salzburg for one-month observerships across a wide range...
Stress, Genes, and Viruses: A Triad in Human Cancers
With 1,450 doctors trained in Salzburg, Armenia ranks third worldwide among the OMI fellowship recipients. From October 14-15, 2025, the OMI, in...
Bridging Theory and Practice in Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Continuing OMI’s partnership with the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) in Mexico, October 6-8, 2025, was time for our popular Pediatric...
Boosting Cardiology Expertise in Salzburg
Since 1993, the Open Medical Institute has partnered with Weill Cornell Medicine to educate and empower young cardiologists from around the world....
Celebrating Medicine and the Arts
On October 6, 2025, friends and supporters of the Open Medical Institute (OMI) gathered at the historic lecture hall of the Josephinum Medical...
Clinical Pearls in Lipid Metabolism and Atherosclerosis!
Dyslipidemia, obesity, and atherosclerosis are complex and often life-altering conditions. As these illnesses, especially obesity, are becoming more...
OMI & Olga Havel Foundation: 25 Years in the Czech Republic
On September 30, 2025, the Austrian Ambassador’s Residence in Prague hosted a special evening celebrating 25 years of collaboration between the Open...
The Essence of Interdisciplinary Pediatric Education
Quality general pediatrics education is foundational to ensuring comprehensive care for children. At its core, it emphasizes a holistic approach...
Meet the Experts in Salzburg and Take Your Career to the World
At the OMI in Salzburg, young doctors connect with leading U.S. faculty and soon many embark on transformative placements at top American...
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,...
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....