Emanuel Moisă, MD serves as a resident doctor in anaesthesia and intensive care and as an assistant professor at the "Elias" Emergency Hospital in Bucharest. In addition, Dr. Moisă is studying for a PhD and is deeply interested in the research of haematological disorders and in the analysis of mechanical ventilation techniques for patients with COVID-19.

In the operating room, the surgeons, the nurses and the anaesthesiologist collaborate with a sole purpose in mind: saving the patient’s life. However, it is not an isolated incident that the surgeon is put in the spotlight and receives all the praise for the operation’s success. Oftentimes, a nescient person might find it easy to overlook the significant contribution of the anaesthesiologist. He is responsible for the patient’s state during surgery, calculating the correct dose of opiates and surveying the vital parameters. Moreover, his tasks extend beyond the four walls of the operating theatre, as he is in charge with aftercare and treatment.

Imagine, therefore, that you get inside the mind of an expert anaesthesiologist. Which medicine, imagery or blood tests would you prescribe, how would you act according to the data you dispose of? Be careful, choose the correct option and save your patient’s life by making the right diagnosis. Enjoy the IMSCB thrilling experience in a brand new, interactive “Diagnosis” workshop!

Diana Savu, MD is a second year resident physician in dermatovenerology at “Dr. Carol Davila” Central Military Emergency University Hospital, together with Diana Anghel, MD and Georgiana Carnariu, MD, both first year dermatovenerology residents. They are all alumnae of the “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, and their shared passion for medicine led them to working together on solving a tough medical enigma.

This workshop will show you just how versatile this medical speciality can be, by presenting you a clinical case where everything is not what it seems at a first glance. Although the signs and symptoms might point to a certain diagnosis, once they are integrated into the greater clinical picture, they will reveal underlying conditions and will challenge your medical judgement.

Do you think you have what it takes to make light in this medical enigma and discover the intricacies of this case?

Alina Tudorache, MD is a first year resident physician in endocrinology at the “Elias” Emergency University Hospital and an alumna of the “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy. Alina is driven by curiosity and is very keen on asking herself “why”, thus viewing each case as an individual enigma with its own attributes waiting to be unraveled. She is a former national Olympian in chemistry and dedicated volunteer in medical school student organizations.

Endocrinology is one of the medical specialities that require a bright, analytical mind and a comprehensive approach. In contrast to other fields, every detail here holds a significant value and each little change of the body’s homeostasis affects the patient’s overall state and wellbeing. Hydrosoluble and liposoluble substances, inflammatory factors, chemical neurotransmitters and so many more contribute to wonderfully-designed mechanisms. Therefore, put on your white coat, pick up your pen and pay close attention to the clinical case. With all the necessary data at your side, compare the options and make an informed decision to save your patient’s life. Choose the correct diagnosis in a brand-new IMSCB original workshop, that will train your medical skills, as well as your strong intuition.

The naso-faringo-laringo fibroscopy is a valuable instrument of diagnosis, being frequently used in the ENT field. Guided by a remarkable team composed of Asst. Lect. Mihai Dumitru MD, PhD and Lect. Daniela Vrînceanu MD, PhD, two impressive specialists in the medical field, you will have the unique opportunity to make the first steps in the process of diagnosis of an ENT pathology.

Acting as an Assistant Lecturer at ”Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mihai Dumitru MD, PhD is an Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery specialist. With a wide knowledge and further studies in the ENT and NHS field, Dr. Mihai Dumitru completed a remarkable fellowship at Guy’s and St. Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust in London, later becoming a part of an interdisciplinary team.

Lect. Daniela Vrînceanu MD, PhD, is the head of the ENT Department at the Bucharest University Emergency Hospital, having over 20 years of surgical practice and being the co-author of 30 peer-reviewed articles. One of her greatest research publications is “The Effect of Rhinogel in the Acceleration of Epithelialization of Rhino-Sinus Surgery “.

During this workshop, you will have the astounding chance to be presented in detail the principles of the NFL fibroscopy. Not only will you discover further information about the patient’s preparation process, but you also will get familiarised with the instruments and the latest protocols used during this type of intervention.

Choose this amazing workshop and allow yourself to take a look at the various pathologies that can be treated with the NFL fibroscopy technique, all in a friendly and interactive environment!

And who would be a better person for this workshop than Dr. Liana-Cătălina Gavriliu? Senior Lecturer Liana-Cătălina Gavriliu, MD, PhD is a well-known specialist in infectious diseases at the National Institute of Infectious Diseases - Marie Curie Children's Clinical Hospital. She has finished her PhD in 2011, her thesis revolving around the resistance of germs to antibiotics. Moreover, Dr. Liana-Cătălina Gavriliu is a lecturer at “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, sharing her love for infectious diseases to the future generations of physicians. Being passionate about research, she has written multiple scientific papers of antibiotic resistance.

Unexpected is the key-word both for this type of pathologies and for the workshop we have prepared for you! Are you ready?

Internal Medicine is one of the most fascinating medical fields, consisting in a diverse range of approaches and impressive clinical cases. As a practitioner in this field, one must create valuable links between various pathologies and perfectly integrate them in an accurate diagnosis.

Wonderfully designed by Prof. Cristian Băicuș, MD, PhD, the Diagnosis Workshop of Internal Medicine has the power to open new perspectives over this field, challenging your knowledge to find all the missing puzzle pieces. Step by step, you will have the opportunity to analyse the given information, discover new precious details, intertwine them and eventually come up with the correct diagnosis in an interactive environment that will help you broaden your clinical skills. The last piece of the puzzle will unfold itself in the end, offering further information and the most suitable approach over the general proposed case. Its complexity will enchant your senses and will engage your full potential.

Dr. Caraiola's dedication to Rheumatology has been a constant in her life for over 10 years. She has achieved a certificate in osteodensitometry DXA (2006), she became a member of the Romanian Society of Internal Medicine, Romanian Society of Rheumatology and is a part of RECIF - Réseau d ́Epidemiologie Clinique International Francophone and INCLEN - International Clinical Epidemiology Network.

Impressive workshops are a big part of the usual IMSCB experience and this year won't be any different! Now it's your chance to use your medical knowledge and feature your personal complex evaluation solving a case pertaining to the rheumatology department. Each case is thoroughly elaborated with minute details, a wide range of afflictions and hints that will aid in resolving it. Therefore, each participant will be assigned to one compelling case with increasing difficulty, containing anamnestic data which lead to the right clinical investigation methods in order to establish a reliable diagnosis and conceive the most adequate treatment. All of this will be integrated into an intuitive online platform created by our team so that you will receive an experience close to reality, no risks involved. Pay close attention to the symptoms, choose the option that you find correct and watch the storyline unfold. After you make the diagnosis, Dr. Caraiola will discuss each option individually and explain the process in great detail.

This workshop will be testing our participant's reaction speed and clinical orientation. The cases can also become more challenging along the way, placing the participants into difficulty at times. If you aspire to become a rheumatology specialist or maybe you don't know what specialty to choose, this workshop is the perfect opportunity for you to step outside of your comfort zone and try out something new!

In order to disclose the mysteries behind neurology, we would like to present to you Dr. Natalia Dima. Natalia Dima, MD is a neurology resident at one of the biggest hospitals in Bucharest, Colentina Hospital and an alumna of the ”Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy. During her time in university, she has been deeply involved in the medical students’ community. It should be mentioned the fact that she was the coordinator of a big blood donation campaign entitled: “Donate blood! Be a hero!”. We are very happy that her enthusiasm to engage with the younger generations of medical students hasn’t diminished and she accepted our invitation to be part of the congress!

Pay attention to all the information involved, train your critical thinking while imagining that every breath of your patient counts. The Neurology Diagnosis Workshop will help you improve your knowledge and perform a precise analysis of every sign and symptom of your patient, leading you to a proper diagnosis. Challenge your mind to think under pressure and don’t forget… your virtual patient’s life is just a click away! So… what’s your answer? A or B? Get ready because we’ll find out together as soon as possible.

He graduated as a medical doctor from "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy and then became an Obstetrics and Gynecology intern, later on becoming a specialist at the Bucharest Emergency University Hospital.

Dr. Munteanu has been a major contributor to the scientific community of our university, not just by conducting hands-on workshops and publishing ObGyn-related studies, but also by serving as a mentor to future generations.

Are you attracted to the Obstetrics and Gynecology world, curious about what being an ObGyn doctor is like and eager to finally find out what this medical field is about? If the answer is “YES” to all of these questions, then do not hesitate to choose the fresh, unprecedented ‘Bandersnatch’-type interactive workshop Diagnosis: Obstetrics and Gynecology and spend two hours in the shoes of a top specialist – Ass. Lect. Dr. Octavian Munteanu. While we will provide you with scenarios that alter according to what medical choices you make, you will pick between various next steps in order to save your patient. Should you change the medication plan? Or maybe request a certain type of a lab test? How about performing an emergency maneuver? A or B? Life or death? Your patient depends on your judgement! Redeem your choice NOW… and may the odds be in your favour!

Monica Albert, MD, is an alumna of the ”Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy and she is currently acting as a Paediatrics resident at the “Dr. Victor Gomoiu” Children’s Hospital. During her studying years, she has been greatly involved in the Medical Students’ Society of Bucharest, having made an impressive contribution in the development of the students’ community as former Local Officer on Public Health. She has undertaken a variety of duties including teaching anatomy and BLS to children from primary school and moreover, organising international training events. From all the projects she has been involved in, her favourites still remained the ones that included working with children because she really believes it is as necessary to nurture their souls as it is to take care of their physical well-being.

During our Diagnosis Workshop, you will face specific scenarios that will test your knowledge and challenge you to think twice before making a final decision. Allow the best version of you to come to the surface and dare to make assumptions, seek the accurate diagnosis and let the odds be ever in your favor!

Asst. Lect. Cristian Toma, MD, PhD attending, is a urology specialist who graduated from ”Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy. During his residency years, he established the groundwork of the biggest private medical simulation center in Bucharest, creating a wide range of workshops, from simple task training, to hybrid simulation and complex scenarios. Moreover, he participated in several international clerkships such as Uro-oncology, Renal Transplantation and Urolithiasis in Johns Hopkins Hospital, SLK-Kliniken Heilbronn, Uludag University Hospital.

Besides urology, teaching through medical simulation became one of his greatest passions, as he had discovered the benefits of this type of medical education during medical school by organising several surgical and non-surgical workshops with, and for, students.

During his residency years, he had set the bases of the biggest private medical simulation center in Bucharest and assembled a team consisting of 60 volunteers. Together, they have succeeded to hold medical simulation workshops for more than 3000 resident physicians and 7000 students, starting from simple task training, to hybrid simulation and recreating complex scenarios.

This workshop will introduce you to the world of a urologist and show you what an important difference extra hour of practice can make in saving a patient’s life. With a bit of help and the right equipment, you will be guided by Asst. Lect. Cristian Toma towards the right diagnosis. You will be given examples of differential diagnoses and critical thinking, as well as get the opportunity to see what would really happen if your patient was a real person.

Be prepared to get to the bottom of an intricate and mysterious urology case and be surprised by the beautiful intertwinement between the medical and computer science.