#Workshops
In order to ensure the highest quality experience for our participants, IMSCB offers a combination of hands-on experiences and online activities.
On-site Workshops will be held in different locations in Bucharest, by both Romanian and international lecturers. These will cover a wide range of topics and will offer unique learning experiences. Learn the craft of your medical speciality of choice, or navigate through the unknown and take on a workshop in a new field!
Online content will include a number of our signature Diagnosis workshops, first introduced in 2020 – interactive experiences held in a prerecorded ‘Bandersnatch’ format. Explore procedures and investigations and carefully think decisions through, in order to successfully solve the proposed cases. This way, the IMSCB experience continues in the comfort of your own home.
This type of event will be held ON-SITE & ONLINE
This type of event will be held ON-SITE & ONLINE
This type of event will be held ON-SITE & ONLINE
Workshops
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A is for an Apple a day keeps the doctor away

Lect. Octavian Munteanu, MD, PhD and Assist. Lect. Alexandru Baros, MD, PhD
A day in the life of an OB-GYN
What does a day in the life of an OB-GYN look like? Lect. Octavian Munteanu, MD, PhD and Assist. Lect. Alexandru Baros, MD, PhD will help you dive deeper into this field
A career as a health professional can be both rewarding and challenging and a day in the life of a doctor can be incredibly varied and intense. When it comes to obstetricians, it requires a variety of practices, such as regular checkups for women, delivering newborns, and gynaecologic and, sometimes, oncological surgery. How to keep up with all of these? Lect. Octavian Munteanu, MD, PhD and Assist. Lect. Alexandru Baros, MD, PhD will help you dive deeper into this field.

Asist. Lect. Theodor Badea M.D. PhD
A Look Inside: Imagistic Explorations of the Body
Embark on a journey across the human body and view the various organ systems through imagistics. Guiding you will be Teodor Badea, M.D.
Embark on a journey across the human body and view the various organ systems through imagistics. Guiding you will be Teodor Badea, MD.
CT scans and MRI are radiologic approaches used to capture images of internal body structures. They both are relatively low risk and offer important information to help the doctors accurately diagnose specific conditions. CT scans are commonly recommended when a general image of an area is necessary, while MRI provides more detailed images. During this workshop you will learn in an interactive way the basics of these two procedures, the main differences, benefits and limitations, along with some interesting pathological examples.

Roxana Cheler, MD
Advanced Life Support
How do you help a person who is struggling to survive? The accident happened, you approach the victim, preparing yourself to offer him first aid, but you don't know what to do next. In practice, first aid is not limited to resuscitation maneuvers only.
How do you help a person who is struggling to survive? The accident happened, you approach the victim, preparing yourself to offer him first aid, but you don’t know what to do next. In practice, first aid is not limited to resuscitation maneuvers only. Because we want rescuers to be well trained and prepared for all types of situations, we have chosen to organise this workshop, under the guidance of Roxana Cheler, MD.

Prof. Fabio Santanelli di Pompeo, MD, PhD and Assist. Prof. Michail Sorotos, MD, PhD
A to Z - Breast Surgery Techniques
This workshop aims to combine all the basic techniques used in breast surgery, from augmentation to reconstructions, or, as we like to call it, from A to Z.
Breast surgery is done for various reasons, either medical or cosmetic. Just because this kind of procedure is common does not mean that it’s often talked about. Held by Prof. Fabio Santanelli di Pompeo, MD, PhD and Assist. Prof. Michail Sorotos, MD, PhD, this workshop aims to combine all the basic techniques used in breast surgery, from augmentation to reconstructions, or, as we like to call it, from A to Z.

ABC's in Cardiac Ultrasound
During this workshop, organised in collaboration with the Center for Innovation and e-Health, you will learn how ultrasounds work, when they are indicated, and how to perform a cardiac ultrasound on an actual patient.
Cardiac ultrasound is a non-invasive, rapid, inexpensive application that expedites diagnosis and management of imminently life-threatening disease. To be able to diagnose severe conditions, you need to learn the basics of ultrasound and cardiac anatomy. During this workshop, organised in collaboration with the Center for Innovation and e-Health, you will learn how ultrasounds work, when it is indicated and how to perform a cardiac ultrasound on a real patient.

Lect. Bogdan Diaconescu MD, PhD
ABC's in Abdominal Ultrasound
If you want to experience hands-on assessment of the organs and structures within the abdomen through ultrasound, this is the right workshop for you, organised in collaboration with the Center for Innovation and e-Health.
If you want to experience hands-on assessment of the organs and structures within the abdomen through ultrasound, this is the right workshop for you. You will learn the basics of ultrasound and abdominal anatomy under the guidance of Lect. Bogdan Diaconescu MD, PhD – in collaboration with the Center for Innovation and e-Health.
B
B comes from Beta blockers are used to manage abnormal heart rhythms, and to protect the heart from a second heart attack

Center of Innovation and e-Health
Basic Skin Flap Surgery
This workshop will dive further into the topic of basic skin flap surgery, involving the transfer of a living piece of tissue from one part of the body to another.
Skin flap surgery involves the transfer of a living piece of tissue from one part of the body to another, along with the blood vessels that keep it alive. This workshop, held by Prof. Fabio Santanelli di Pompeo, MD, PhD and Assist. Prof. Michail Sorotos, MD, PhD, will dive further into the topic of basic skin flap surgery, the kind of surgery that opened the door to the future of medicine.
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C comes from Circulation the movement of fluid through the body in a regular or circuitous course

Critical Thinking in Medicine
More than being future doctors, we are people. This workshop will provide the participants with a relevant knowledge base in medical activity and critical thinking, aiming to improve the doctor-patient interaction.
More than being future doctors, we are people. This workshop will provide the participants with a relevant knowledge base in medical activity and critical thinking that will help them integrate humanistic, empathic, philosophical and cultural aspects into the theoretical part of medicine, aiming to improve the doctor-patient interaction.

Asist. Lect. Alexandru Dogaru, MD, PhD
Cholecystectomy - the solution to gallbladder problems
In this hands-on workshop you will be able to learn and practice how to perform a cholecystectomy on a real liver.
The removal of the cholecyst is necessary in many pathologies such as gallstones and their associated complications, cholecystitis and large gallbladder polyps. In this hands-on workshop you will be able to learn and practice how to perform a cholecystectomy on a real liver, under the supervision of Asist. Lect. Alexandru Dogaru, MD, PhD.

Challenges in neonatology
In this workshop, participants will be guided through the challenges of neonatology and will familiarize themselves with the doctor’s judgement with the help of clinical cases, discussing what the best diagnosis and treatment options would be.
Managing unexpected cases is an everyday matter to a neonatologist. Being alert and prepared for any scenario is a vital part of working in neonatal care, as medical interventions performed on infants of such a young age can have a strong impact on their development and lifelong health. In this workshop, participants will be guided through the challenges of neonatology and will familiarize themselves with the doctor’s judgement through the lens of various clinical cases, discussing what the best diagnosis and treatment options would be.

Cristina Niculițe, PhD
Cell Cultures 101
Cell cultures are the basis of any branch of medical research. Learn the theory behind them and open up your horizons with the help of Cristina Niculițe, PhD.
Cell cultures are the basis of any branch of medical research. Learn the theory behind them and open up your horizons with the help of Cristina Niculițe, PhD, researcher at Victor Babeș National Institute of Pathology, IVB Cell Biology. Get ready to step on the path towards great discoveries by getting acquainted with the basics of cell cultures!

Prof. Horațiu Moldovan, MD, PhD
Cardiovascular Surgery
Join us into the amazing adventure of cardiovascular surgery, learning the mysteries of the heart's blood providers, alongside Prof. Horațiu Moldovan, MD, PhD.
Cardiovascular surgery is an extraordinary surgical speciality – especially due to its main actor, the heart. However, the heart itself would not be able to pursue its main goal without its vascularisation that mainly consists of arteries and veins. During this workshop, our speaker, Prof. Horațiu Moldovan, MD, PhD, will be your guide into the world of the arteries and veins of the heart.
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D is for Defribiliation the definitive treatment step for cardiac arrest

Asist. Lect. Elena-Daniela Gheoca-Mutu, MD, PhD
DIY: Breast Biopsy Techniques
In this hands-on workshop, participants will familiarize themselves with modern breast biopsy techniques, while having the opportunity to practice on their own, on special mannequins.
Taking into consideration that breast cancers have lately been a concerning health hazard worldwide, the medical community has constantly tried to improve both treatment and diagnosis methods. In this hands-on workshop, guided by Asist. Lect. Elena-Daniela Gheoca-Mutu, MD, PhD, participants will familiarize themselves with modern breast biopsy techniques, while having the opportunity to practice on their own, on special mannequins.

Prof. George Curcă, MD, PhD
Disclosing the Crime Scene – Behind the Lens of Forensic Doctor
Let’s discuss some fascinating cases from the National Institute of Forensic Medicine archives, attempting to understand the circumstances encompassing a patient’s death – from an anatomical point of view to the one of an actual murderer. Guiding you through this journey will be Prof. George Curcă, MD, PhD, and his team.
Autopsies are routine procedures at the National Institute of Forensic Medicine, however the cases behind them stand far from being uncomplicated. Guided by Prof. George Curcă, MD, PhD, and his team, participants will discuss some fascinating cases from the Institute’s archives, attempting to understand the circumstances behind the scenes of these patients’ deaths, starting from an anatomical point of view to the one of an actual murderer. Moreover, participants will stand the opportunity to chat with the forensic team and have all of their questions answered.

Monica Dugăeșescu, MD
DIY - ”Create Your Own Blood Analysis”
Unravel the mysteries that hide under a single drop of blood and get acquainted with the basics of using a microscope alongside Monica Dugăeșescu, MD!
Have you ever wondered what a red blood cell or a leukocyte looks like under the microscope? Now you have the opportunity to do just that! ”Create Your Own Blood Analysis” is a practical session which helps you unravel all of the mysteries that hide under just one drop of blood, while also getting acquainted with the basic notions of using a microscope! Monica Dugăeșescu, MD, will guide you through the whole process.
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E comes from Vitamin E is a group of eight fat soluble compounds that include four tocopherols and four tocotrienols

George Bejenaru, MD
Essentials in Emergency: Vital Signs 101
When it comes to an emergency situation, it is important to recognise and monitor the vital signs.

Andrei Borcan, MD
Epidural Anaesthesia
Find out all about performing an epidural aneasthesia, how it’s done and when it should be avoided during, this workshop guided by Andrei Borcan, MD!
Epidural anaesthesia is one of the most versatile techniques in the anaesthesiologist’s armamentarium, which can be used either as a sole anaesthetic, as combined spinal-epidural, or associated to general anaesthetics during surgery. Find out all about this procedure, how it’s done and when it should be avoided during this workshop guided by Andrei Borcan, MD!
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F is for the human Face can make an estimated 10,000 facial expressions.

Medical Research Education
FluffyBiochem
Medical Research Education is inviting you to get acquainted to the ABCs of lipids’ properties and their biochemical characteristics!
Have you ever been courious to discover how lipids are used in medicine? Medical Research Education is inviting you to get acquainted to the ABCs of lipids’ properties and their biochemical characteristics. Don’t miss the chance to try out some of the best known laboratory techniques and to get to know clinical application you might or might not have heard of!
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G is for Game theory is the study of mathematical models of strategic interaction among rational decision-makers.

Assoc. Prof. Dan Corneci, MD, PhD, Asist. Lect. Emanuel Moisă MD, PhD and Major Vladimir Zahiu, MD
Go with the (air)flow - airway management in Anaesthesia and Critical Care Medicine
Participants will be able to learn and acquire basic and advanced skills of airway management in a hands-on fashion using medical simulators, under the guidance of Guided by Assoc. Prof. Dan Corneci, MD, PhD, Asist. Lect. Emanuel Moisă MD, PhD and Major Vladimir Zahiu, MD.
Airway management represents a vital part in the supervision of patients in emergency situations and anaesthetic practice. It requires both knowledge and skills as part of fast and effective brain-hand coordination. Guided by Assoc. Prof. Dan Corneci, MD, PhD, Asist. Lect. Emanuel Moisă MD, PhD and Major Vladimir Zahiu, MD, members of the Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Clinic of the ‘Carol Davila’ Central Military Emergency University Hospital and Elias Emergency University Hospital of Bucharest, participants will be able to learn and acquire basic (airway evaluation and patency maintenance, bag-mask ventilation) and advanced (endotracheal intubation, supraglottic airway devices, surgical airway) skills of airway management in a hands-on fashion using medical simulators.
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H comes from Hippocrates is often referred to as the "Father of Medicine"

How to examine people - the psychology behind social/doctor-patient interactions
The present workshop aims to evaluate the essence of the doctor-patient relationship in order to re-examine its conceptual framework.
As a medical professional, knowing how to communicate with the unique individual in front of you is an essential step towards establishing a good doctor-patient relationship and building the trust it requires over time. The present workshop aims to evaluate the essence of these vital interactions in order to highlight their importance in the context of your medical career, and thus bring forward new ways of gaining professional satisfaction.
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I is for Iodine is a chemical element with the symbol I and atomic number 53

Marius Zaharia, MD
Inside Your Head: Imagistic Explorations of the Brain
Take a look inside the human brain, discover its anatomy and view changes associated with different pathologies, presented by Marius Zaharia, MD. Moreover, you will also learn how to approach them in a neurosurgical manner.
Take a look inside the human brain, discover its anatomy and view changes associated with different pathologies, presented by Marius Zaharia, MD.
Currently, imaging investigations are indispensable tools in the localization of nervous system lesions. This workshop will give you the opportunity to interpret multiple MRI and CT images and identify possible tumor locations based on clinical and neurological examination. Moreover, you will also learn how to approach them in a neurosurgical manner.

Mihai Diana, MD, PhD
IVF: Creating Life in the Lab
One in eight couples have trouble conceiving. Understand the principles underlying in vitro fertilization, under the guidance of Mihai Diana, MD, PhD.
One in eight couples have trouble conceiving. Staring down at negative pregnancy tests month after month can be soul crushing. In vitro fertilization is a procedure designed to treat infertility and avoid the transmission of certain serious genetic diseases, with the aim of producing a healthy pregnancy. Even though it can be an uphill battle, this is a viable and effective solution for couples facing the problem of infertility. Understand the principles underlying this technology, under the guidance of Mihai Diana, MD, PhD.

David Beuran, MD
InSIGHT - ophthalmic microsurgery
Vision acquires 90% of the total information from the world around us. In this workshop, you will be able to discover the secrets of ophthalmic microsurgery - when it’s needed and how it’s performed.
Vision acquires 90% of the total information from the world around us. This is why it’s important to ensure that our sight stays at its peak performance, with the help of preventive medicine and, if needed, with the help of ophthalmic microsurgery. With the guidance of David Beuran, MD, you will be able to discover the secrets of ophthalmic microsurgery – when it’s needed and how it’s performed.

Ana Crețu, Co-Founder of InnovX-BCR
Innovation in Entrepreneurship
Small businesses arise into bigger ones with the right strategy and the better understanding of "Innovation Entrepreneurship". Our speaker, Ana Crețu, Co-Founder of InnovX-BCR, will be your guide into the fundamentals of a successful startup of a business.
Nowadays, small businesses have started to establish themselves more than ever. In this workshop, you will learn to develop a resourceful mindset and cultivate the approaches that can rapidly help you expand and sustain a business in this day and age. Ana Crețu, Co-founder of InnovX-BCR, will present her experience in working with entrepreneurs and the way students can cultivate this mindset that is essential for any successful business owner.
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M comes from wear Masks wherever you go during a global pandemic

Innovation and E-Health Centre (CieH)
Medical Simulation in Obstetrics
The sole purpose of the Medical Simulation in Obstetrics workshop is to make use of medical models in order to make learning how to aid in childbirth more accessible and less stressful. All of this is made possible by the Innovation and E-Health Centre (CieH), part of Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy.
The whole concept of birth remains a mystery to most people and there is no better way to start getting acquainted with a topic than to attend a hands-on workshop. The sole purpose of the Medical Simulation in Obstetrics workshop is to make use of medical models in order to make learning more accessible and interesting.
This workshop is offered by CieH, an organization that is a part of our home university, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy. Allow us to take you on the fascinating journey of helping someone through one of the most marking experiences of their life, giving birth, without the pressure of being in a real Obstetrics clinic, but with the full clinical picture!

MINI KNOTS & SUTURES
Mini Knots & Sutures focuses on developing skills in performing some of the most common knots and types of sutures.

MINI SKILLS IN BOWEL SURGERY
Mini Skills in Bowel Surgery follows a more particular track of the surgical field, like "termino-terminal" anastomosis (and others) on the small bowel.

MINI SKILLS IN DISSECTION
Mini Skills in Dissection is a great introduction to the beauty of studying and discovering human anatomy on your own.

MINI SKILLS IN PLASTIC SURGERY
Mini Skills in Plastic Surgery shares a glimpse into the specialty where beauty collides with science.

MINI SKILLS IN VASCULAR SURGERY
Mini Skills in Vascular Surgery focuses on the instruments and procedures specific to cardiovascular surgery.

Mastering anamnesis - dealing with difficult patients
While discussing several cases of interacting with difficult patients, you will get the chance to gain better understanding on a doctor’s medical judgement when things do not actually go as planned.
How do you manage a conversation with a skeptical, non-compliant patient? Learning to handle a challenging matter in a professional way is a vital trait of a well-trained physician. While discussing several cases of interacting with difficult patients, you will get the chance to gain better understanding on a doctor’s medical judgement when things do not actually go as planned.

Prof. Cerasela Gird, primary pharmacist, PhD
Medical Infusions
Ever wondered how and where herbal medicine came into play? Let Prof. Cerasela Gird, primary pharmacist, PhD, ease you into the amazing world of phytotherapy!
Ever watched a historical drama and wondered how much of the herbal medicine mages practice there would be relevant in our day and age?
Let Prof. Cerasela Gird, primary pharmacist, PhD, show you there is so much more to phytotherapy than pop culture shows, including intricate biochemistry, complex physiological mechanisms and rich traditions.
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N comes from Neonate, a newborn baby, specifically a baby in the first 4 weeks after birth.

Assoc. Prof. Catrinel Iliescu, MD, PhD
Neuropaediatric Clinical Exam
Learn how to perform a neuropaediatric clinical exam, step by step, under our speaker's guidance, Assoc. Prof. Catrinel Iliescu, MD, PhD, in order to be able to identify any neurological disease in a young patient.
Neurologic diseases are never to be taken lightly – especially when it comes to young children. Thus, it is essential to understand and learn the basics of a neuropaediatric clinical exam. Our designated speaker, Assoc. Prof. Catrinel Iliescu, MD, PhD, will be more than glad to present to you, step by step, how to perform this type of examination.
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P is for Pentoxifylline, a xanthine derivative used as a drug to treat muscle pain in people with peripheral artery disease.

Assoc. Prof. Tatiana Ciomârtan, MD, PhD
Paediatric Basic Life Support
Assoc. Prof. Tatiana Ciomârtan, MD, PhD is a consultant in Paediatrics and Intensive Care with over 30 years of experience. She will be guiding you through the multitude of resuscitation maneuvers and their specific sequence, in cases of children with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.
There are some differences between resuscitation techniques for children and adults, but there are also many similarities. Assoc. Prof. Tatiana Ciomârtan, MD, PhD is a consultant in Paediatrics and Intensive Care with over 30 years of experience. She will be guiding you through the multitude of resuscitation maneuvers and their specific sequence, in cases of children with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. By the end of the workshop, you will gain theoretical knowledge and, through medical simulation, practical abilities that will allow you to intervene promptly and effectively in such cases.

Assoc. Prof. Liliana Elena Mirea, MD, PhD, Lect. Cristian Cobilinschi, MD, PhD, Ioana Marina Grințescu, Professor, MD, PhD, Lect. Raluca-Ileana Ungureanu, MD, PhD and Asist. Lect. Ana-Maria Cotae, MD, PhD student
Practical Ultrasound in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care
Experience first-hand what it's like to use an ultrasound and learn all about the latest as well as the future trend in anaesthesiology and intensive care, during this workshop organised in collaboration with the Center for Innovation and e-Health.
Experience first-hand what it’s like to use an ultrasound and learn about the latest and the future trend in Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care under the guidance of Assoc. Prof. Liliana Elena Mirea, MD, PhD, Lect. Cristian Cobilinschi, MD, PhD, Ioana Marina Grințescu, Professor, MD, PhD, Lect. Raluca-Ileana Ungureanu, MD, PhD and Asist. Lect. Ana-Maria Cotae, MD, PhD student.

Prof. George Curca, MD, PhD
Post-mortem Protocol: Challenges of an Autopsy
Learn how post-mortem organ examination can link a person’s passing to its actual causes and assist an actual autopsy, under the guidance of Prof. George Curca, MD, PhD and his team from the National Institute of Forensic Medicine.
While we may often recall medicine to be all about saving lives, not all doctors would agree on this statement, as some of them dedicate their daily lives to uncovering the mysteries of a person’s death. And what better way of doing this than performing an autopsy? In this workshop, guided by Prof. George Curca, MD, PhD his team from the National Institute of Forensic Medicine, participants will assist such a procedure and test their knowledge on how post-mortem organ examination can link a person’s passing to its actual causes.

Asst. Lect. Eugenia Roza, MD, PhD
Paediatric EEG
An Electroencephalogram is a procedure used to detect abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Learn everything you should know before performing an EEG on children during this workshop, from Asst. Lect. Eugenia Roza, MD, PhD and coordinator of EEG Laboratory at Victor Gomoiu Children Clinical Hospital!
Is it a seizure or something else?
An electroencephalogram is a procedure used to detect abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Learn everything you should know before performing an EEG in infants and children during this workshop, from Asst. Lect. Eugenia Roza, MD, PhD and coordinator of the EEG Laboratory at Dr. Victor Gomoiu Clinical Children’s Hospital!
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R is for the lethal dose of Radiation is 5 Sv.

Teodor Badea, MD, Marina Leontescu, MD
Radiotherapy 101: Clinical Cases
Radiotherapy along with chemotherapy plays a very important role in a surgical-free treatment of multiple types of cancers.
Embark on a journey across the human body and view the various organ systems through imagistics. Guiding you will be Teodor Badea, MD.
Radiotherapy and chemotherapy play an important part in a surgical-free treatment of multiple types of cancers. If you want to know more about the mechanism behind radiation, join us in this workshop, presented by Marina Leontescu, MD.
The chapters on tumors are often left out by students when studying because of the complexity of their treatment. It is a combination between math, some medicine with complicated names, X-rays and scalpels. But did you know you can cure cancer without surgical intervention? Radiotherapy along with chemotherapy plays a very important role in a surgical-free treatment of multiple types of cancers. So if you want to know more about the mechanism behind the radiation and how they can cure the most feared disease, join us in this workshop.

Lect. Bogdana Vîrgolici, MD, Roxana Cheler, MD.
Real Life Scenarios: Emergency Medicine
Learn to act quick and make split-second decisions in the world of Emergency Medicine. Discover essential skills for emergency care, under the guidance of Lect. Bogdana Vîrgolici, MD and Roxana Cheler, MD.
There is no such thing as “routine” in emergency medicine. No case is the same. Time seems to have a different dynamic, and doctors must adapt to the uniqueness of cases to treat the patient’s needs. Minutes, and sometimes even seconds, play an important role in an emergency situation. Quick thinking and teamwork are two key elements of solving a case.
Learn to act quick and make split-second decisions in the world of Emergency Medicine. Discover essential skills for emergency care, under the guidance of Lect. Bogdana Vîrgolici, MD and Roxana Cheler, MD.

The Medical Research Education
ReagentBiochem
The Medical Research Education team is here with your ticket to the backstage of chemical reactions mechanisms! Here is your invitation to take part in the receipt of the perfect solution!
Since the first lesson of Chemistry we have all been impressed by the wonderfully colored solutions. Medical Research Education team is here with your ticket to the backstage of chemical reactions mechanisms. Therefore, you’re invited to join ReagentBiochem workshop and take part in the receipt of the perfect solution!

Ana-Maria Bălan, 6th year at Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Research 101
Get over your fear of writing an abstract or scientific article with our amazing hands-on workshop that will give you all the tips and tricks alongside Ana Bălan, our experienced trainer and final year medical student.
Writing a medical paper is no piece of cake! From finding the right sources to finding your right words, it can be an intricate process. Get over your fear of writing an abstract or scientific article with our amazing hands-on workshop that will give you all the tips and tricks. Ana Bălan, our experienced trainer and final year medical student, will guide you through the behind the scenes of writing a medical paper. Bring your laptop and join our workshop if you want to become a word wizard and write the best papers!
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S comes from Sagittal refers to a vertical plane passing through the standing body from front to back.

StrongBiochem
StrongBiochem is your chance to dive into the world of amino acids and peptides, while also discovering the essential laboratory instruments.

SweetBiochem
SweetBiochem gives you the opportunity to discover the basics of carbohydrate’s properties, to study how and why they are used in medicine, as well as their clinical applications!
SweetBiochem is the perfect introductory workshop into the marvelous subject of biochemistry. Medical Research Education is giving you the opportunity to discover the basics of carbohydrate’s properties, to study how and why they are used in medicine, as well as their clinical applications. Do not miss the chance to learn all about diabetes and more other metabolic dysfunctions!

Emanuel Tudor Fertig, MD, PhD
Seeing things at the nanoscale: what’s in a vaccine
The discovery of vaccines dates way back to 1796, however many still wonder what actually goes into a vaccine and how it works. Emanuel Tudor Fertig, MD, PhD, will guide you through this subject!
Vaccination has been a topic of interest for over two years now, since the beginning of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. However, their discovery goes way back to 1796. They helped eradicate smallpox and lower death rates for many different diseases spread by viruses. Still, many wonder what actually goes into a vaccine and how it works. Emanuel Tudor Fertig, MD, PhD, specialized in Haematology and researcher at Victor Babes National Institute of Pathology will guide you through the components of a vaccine and answer your questions regarding this subject.
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T comes from Thyroid hormones influence the metabolic rate and protein synthesis, and in children, growth and development.

Assoc. Prof. Bogdan Diaconescu, MD, PhD
Train Your Laparoscopy Skills
Laparoscopy is an advanced surgical technique used in many fields, but it’s also a challenging one beacause you have to coordinate your hands in "blind vision", only looking at a screen.
Laparoscopy is an advanced surgical technique used in many fields, but it’s also a challenging one. The learning curve takes longer than classic surgery as you have to coordinate your hands in “blind vision”, only looking at a screen. Train these skills and get the chance to handle real surgical instruments during this workshop guided by Assoc. Prof. Bogdan Diaconescu, MD, PhD.

Lect. Săndica Bucurică, MD, PhD
Trust Your Gut - Imaging and AI in Gastroenterology
Săndica Bucurica, MD, PhD, will take you on a journey to discover modern tools used to diagnose and treat gastrointestinal pathology.
As Artificial Intelligence is in a state of rapid evolution in medicine, the clinical applications of this technology are becoming increasingly evident, improving clinical decision-making and healthcare delivery. Relying heavily on endoscopic and radiologic imaging, gastroenterology has become an attractive field in which to apply AI, from improving detection and characterization of lesions to assessing the likelihood of response to molecular targeted therapy. Lect. Săndica Bucurică, MD, PhD will take you on a journey to discover these modern tools.

Time Lapse: Surviving a Motor Vehicle Crash
Join this workshop and learn the proper methods of safely extricating patients from vehicles that have been involved in various types of accidents and find out how to safely transport the victim to the ambulances.
”911 we have an emergency! There’s been a motorcyclist hit by a car and he is trapped behind the vehicle!” In a circumstance where the victim’s life is in danger, every intervention is critical. Join this workshop and learn the proper methods of safely extricating patients from vehicles that have been involved in various types of accidents. You will be able to assist the trained staff complete all necessary operations to stabilize the accident scene and to safely transport the victim to ambulances.

Lect. Radu Țincu, MD, PhD
The Physiology of Poisons. Debunking Myths and Mechanisms
Every substance can become dangerous to our health if given in wrong doses. Let's debunk existing myths about poisons with the help of Lect. Radu Țincu, MD, PhD!
Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the most poisonous of them all? Whether we are aware or not, they can be everywhere. In our medicine, food or drinks – every substance can become dangerous to our health if given in wrong doses. With the help of Lect. Radu Țincu, MD, PhD, you can debunk existing myths about poisons and take the first steps in understanding the action mechanisms behind them.

Octavian Andronic, MD
The art of Scientific Writing
Scientific writing involves having an array of skills, including being concise and knowing the key components of a paper. Come learn about this and much more from Octavian Andronic, MD!
Feel like you could use some guidance when it comes to efficiently writing science papers?
Creating relevant introductions and abstracts, mastering your words, elucidating the right order of the information are all vital steps in doing a brilliant job. Learn anything and everything one might think of when it comes to scientific papers from Octavian Andronic, MD!
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V comes from Ventricular tachycardia (V-tach or VT) is a type of regular, fast heart rate that arises from improper electrical activity in the ventricles of the heart.

Medical Research Education
VitaminBiochem
Discover basic notions about laboratory instruments, laboratory techniques and clinical applications while broadening your knowledge of avitaminosis and hypervitaminosis!
VitaminBiochem is a biochemistry practical session offered by Medical Research Education, presenting the theoretical and practical aspects of vitamins’ biochemical characteristics. Discover basic notions about laboratory instruments, laboratory techniques and clinical applications while broadening your knowledge of avitaminosis and hypervitaminosis!
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W comes from West Syndrome, a form of epilepsy presenting in the first years of life that is characterized by infantile spasms

Prof. Daniela Adriana Ion, MD, PhD Assoc. Prof. Roxana Nedelcu, MD, PhD Senior Lect. Alice Brinzea, MD, PhD Senior Lect. Camelia Badea, MD, PhD Asst. Lect. Elena Balasescu, MD, PhD Asst. Lect. Gabriela Turcu, MD, PhD Asst. Lect. Adelina Baleanu-Curaj, MD, PhD
Waves and Flatlines: EKG from Theory to Practice
Remind yourself of the basics of the electrocardiogram under the guidance of Asist. Lect. Elena Bălășescu, MD, PhD, learn how to interpret it correctly, integrate the concepts in a clinical context at this workshop, and the ECG will no longer be a mystery to you.
From 1872 to the present day, the electrocardiogram has undergone an extraordinary evolution and has now become a routine analysis performed in the emergency room. Under the guidance of Asist. Lect. Elena Bălășescu, MD, PhD, you have the opportunity to learn new things in EKG interpretation, useful in your future career.
Remind yourself of the basics of the electrocardiogram, interpret it correctly, integrate the concepts in a clinical context at this workshop, and the EKG will no longer be a mystery to you.
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Y comes from y chromosome, the male sex chromosome

George Popescu, MD, PhD
Your brain under review: the importance of neurological exam in neurosurgical practive
Discover the fascinating world of the human brain, nerves and spine, under the guidance of George Popescu, MD, PhD. No matter if it is a common case or rare pathology, a neurological exam is a must.
Discover the fascinating world of the human brain, nerves and spine! No matter if it is a common case or rare pathology, a neurological exam is a must. George Popescu, MD, PhD will show you how to perform a complete neurological examination and how to use the information toward getting a probable diagnosis.
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1 comes from Vitamin B1 which is thiamine

112 Emergency: Polytrauma Patients
Learn how to properly conduct CPR, how to use a defibrillator, and how to put on a cervical collar. Aditionally, find out how to handle an open fracture and how to immobilize a shattered bone.
Polytraumatic patients are the ”main characters” of an emergency situation. You have to both analyze and treat all the injuries while evaluating and stabilizing the victim.
During this workshop, you will first be taught how to properly conduct CPR, how to use a defibrillator, and how to put on a cervical collar. Moreover, managing fractures is never simple. The training personnel will show you how to handle an open fracture and how to immobilize a shattered bone.
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A is for an Apple a day keeps the doctor away

Horea Constantin Chirilă, MD, PhD Student
A walk to remember
Pediatric Neurology (PN) Resident Doctor and PhD Student, currently teaching in the PN Department at Prof. Dr. Alexandru Obregia Clinical Hospital in Bucharest. Passionate about childhood neuro-development & integrating educational sciences in clinical practice.
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D is for Defribiliation the definitive treatment step for cardiac arrest

Emanuel Moisă, Assist. Prof., MD
Deathly salty
If a motorcycle vehicle accident does not kill you in the first place, you may become deathly salty. Discover the case of a man that nearly lost his life, and find out why the hydroelectrolytic imbalances develop into worse consequences than the injuries from the accident itself – all with the help of all with the help of Emanuel Moisă, Assist. Prof., MD.
If a motorcycle vehicle accident does not kill you in the first place, you may become deathly salty. Discover the case of a man that nearly lost his life, and find out why the hydroelectrolytic imbalances develop into worse consequences than the injuries from the accident itself – all with the help of Emanuel Moisă, Assist. Prof., MD, PhD Student. He is currently finishing his Residency in Anaesthesia and Critical Care at Elias Emergency University Hospital Bucharest.
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F is for the human Face can make an estimated 10,000 facial expressions.

Marius-Cristian Zaharia, MD
Fantastic (neurosurgical) lesions and where to find them
Neurosurgery resident, President of the Romanian Multidisciplinary Society of Resident Physicians
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I is for Iodine is a chemical element with the symbol I and atomic number 53

Ioan Mirea, MD, Psychiatry Resident Doctor
I can’t remember
Sometimes patients communicate very little information from the very start and their story unravels gradually. This journey is about unfolding traumas and with that, the diagnosis, under the guidance of Ioan Mirea, MD.
Sometimes patients communicate very little information from the very start and their story unravels gradually. This journey is about unfolding traumas and with that, the diagnosis. Get the full picture of this psychiatric case under the guidance of Ioan Mirea, MD, Psychiatry Resident Doctor at “Prof. Dr. Alexandru Obregia” Clinical Psychiatry Hospital, Bucharest and PhD student in Analytic Philosophy at the Faculty of Philosophy, University of Bucharest. His main interests encompass the field of medical humanities, integrating philosophy and arts in medicine.

Paula Ștefania Stan, MD
It’s the hormones
Experience the paediatric side of endocrinology through a case where small habits have big consequences under the guidance of Paula Ștefania Stan, MD.
Non-paediatric branches of medicine don’t normally focus on children’s diagnoses. However, such a clinical examination is just as important to grasp as any other. Experience the paediatric side of endocrinology through a case where small habits have big consequences. Let Paula Ștefania Stan, MD walk you through a case that combines her particular interests: endocrinology and paediatrics.
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L comes from Long live the King

Răzvan-Petru Năstasă, MD
Love is in the air...or in the brain. A Top Gun sequel
Buckle up for a supersonic flight into the life of a former Air Force pilot and his quite remarkable medical case, under the guidance of Răzvan-Petru Năstasă, MD.
Buckle up for a supersonic flight into the life of a former Air Force pilot and his quite remarkable medical case! Get ready to master both basic and more advanced imaging concepts in order to safely get to the finish line and find the correct diagnosis to our veteran. Take a deep dive into this journey alongside Răzvan-Petru Năstasă, Radiology resident at ‘Carol Davila’ Central Military Hospital from Bucharest.
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S comes from Sagittal refers to a vertical plane passing through the standing body from front to back

Theodor Mareș, MD
Silicone implant extrusion. Recognize. Adapt. Overcome
Combining breast reconstruction with radiotherapy can lead to devastating complications. Find the solution to one of the worlds biggest health problems by taking place in an interactive journey alongside Theodor Mareș, MD.
Paramount for the proper treatment of breast cancer, radiation delivery techniques by themselves have improved significantly over the years. Nonetheless, combining breast reconstruction with radiotherapy can lead to devastating complications. Therefore, allow us to invite you to an interactive journey through one of the world’s biggest health problems: breast cancer, alongside Theodor Mareș, Plastic Surgery Resident and PhD student interested in breast reconstruction surgery.