HOW DO WE FULFILL OUR MISSION?
Observerships
All Fellows that attend an OMI Seminar in Salzburg are eligible for a scholarship to attend as observers (1-3 months) in one of the medical institutions associated with OMI, in Europe or the United States.
Hands-on Training: Experience Exchange
New techniques and treatment protocols
Build cross-border professional and personal relationships
Establish joint projects and collaborative studies
Application Process
Observerships allow the physicians to improve their clinical skills, learn new techniques and treatment protocols, as well as experience in current hospital management and administration.
For observerships in Europe: https://www.openmedicalinstitute.org/observership/
For observerships in the United States, please contact Ana Paulina Acevedo (pacevedo@amsa.mx)
Testimonials
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3-month clinical observership invited by Dr. Röger Härtl“I’ve had the opportunity to observe many surgical procedures from Dr. Härtl andother doctors, all neurosurgeons specialized in spine procedures. Each doctor hashis/her own techniques but without a doubt this experience has been incredible.I have also actively participated in the research for articles’ publications and inMarta ZapataErnesto Martínez de la Mazaat Weill Cornell School of Medicine in New York.the consolidation of protocols for the registry and census of patients withNeurosurgeons from Tanzania to implement hospital protocols that they lack”
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Urology Observership at the Medical University of Vienna, Austria.“My stay during these months of clinical rotation at the Vienna General Hospital wasa unique experience, which allowed me to learn from the leaders in Urology at the Europeanand world level. I am very grateful to AMSA and OMI for allowing me to havethis incredible opportunity, hoping to return to Mexico to share all that I have learned here”.Marta ZapataMariano Oropeza AguilarSeptember 1st -October 31st, 2021Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán
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Medical Stay In Vienna General Hospital“It was a great experience to be at Vienna General Hospital, it is a HUGE hospital, with a great diversity of patients, it was one of the best experiences I have had, I learned a lot, I was fortunate to share with very experienced doctors, for example Dr. Alessia Felli, who received me the first day and who was aware of my rotation all the time.Undoubtedly, my perspective on the practice of anesthesiology is different after this opportunity and I feel motivatedMarta ZapataSonia López FloresSeptember 1st to 30th, 2022 to implement this knowledge in my work area. Belonging to AMSA has opened important and unique doors for me,so I do not have enough words to thank you for everything that has made me grow not only as a physician, but also as a human being.With my colleagues who also went to rotate, we made a great team.”
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Visceral Surgery Observership at the Medical University of Vienna, Austria.“I have given preference to surgeries of my subspecialty. So far, I have seen 4 robotic surgeries,2 laparoscopic hepatectomies, and the rest were open surgeries. In addition,I have attended the cultural and social activities organized by the Open Medical Institute,which take place approximately once a week”.Marta ZapataAlexandra Rueda de LeónOctober 1st-November 30th, 2021Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán
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3-month clinical observership invited by Dr. Röger Härtl“I’ve had the opportunity to observe many surgical procedures from Dr. Härtl andother doctors, all neurosurgeons specialized in spine procedures. Each doctor hashis/her own techniques but without a doubt this experience has been incredible.I have also actively participated in the research for articles’ publications and inMarta ZapataErnesto Martínez de la Mazaat Weill Cornell School of Medicine in New York.the consolidation of protocols for the registry and census of patients withNeurosurgeons from Tanzania to implement hospital protocols that they lack”
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Urology Observership at the Medical University of Vienna, Austria.“My stay during these months of clinical rotation at the Vienna General Hospital wasa unique experience, which allowed me to learn from the leaders in Urology at the Europeanand world level. I am very grateful to AMSA and OMI for allowing me to havethis incredible opportunity, hoping to return to Mexico to share all that I have learned here”.Marta ZapataMariano Oropeza AguilarSeptember 1st -October 31st, 2021Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán
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Medical Stay In Vienna General Hospital“It was a great experience to be at Vienna General Hospital, it is a HUGE hospital, with a great diversity of patients, it was one of the best experiences I have had, I learned a lot, I was fortunate to share with very experienced doctors, for example Dr. Alessia Felli, who received me the first day and who was aware of my rotation all the time.Undoubtedly, my perspective on the practice of anesthesiology is different after this opportunity and I feel motivatedMarta ZapataSonia López FloresSeptember 1st to 30th, 2022 to implement this knowledge in my work area. Belonging to AMSA has opened important and unique doors for me,so I do not have enough words to thank you for everything that has made me grow not only as a physician, but also as a human being.With my colleagues who also went to rotate, we made a great team.”
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Visceral Surgery Observership at the Medical University of Vienna, Austria.“I have given preference to surgeries of my subspecialty. So far, I have seen 4 robotic surgeries,2 laparoscopic hepatectomies, and the rest were open surgeries. In addition,I have attended the cultural and social activities organized by the Open Medical Institute,which take place approximately once a week”.Marta ZapataAlexandra Rueda de LeónOctober 1st-November 30th, 2021Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán
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3-month clinical observership invited by Dr. Röger Härtl“I’ve had the opportunity to observe many surgical procedures from Dr. Härtl andother doctors, all neurosurgeons specialized in spine procedures. Each doctor hashis/her own techniques but without a doubt this experience has been incredible.I have also actively participated in the research for articles’ publications and inMarta ZapataErnesto Martínez de la Mazaat Weill Cornell School of Medicine in New York.the consolidation of protocols for the registry and census of patients withNeurosurgeons from Tanzania to implement hospital protocols that they lack”
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Urology Observership at the Medical University of Vienna, Austria.“My stay during these months of clinical rotation at the Vienna General Hospital wasa unique experience, which allowed me to learn from the leaders in Urology at the Europeanand world level. I am very grateful to AMSA and OMI for allowing me to havethis incredible opportunity, hoping to return to Mexico to share all that I have learned here”.Marta ZapataMariano Oropeza AguilarSeptember 1st -October 31st, 2021Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán
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Medical Stay In Vienna General Hospital“It was a great experience to be at Vienna General Hospital, it is a HUGE hospital, with a great diversity of patients, it was one of the best experiences I have had, I learned a lot, I was fortunate to share with very experienced doctors, for example Dr. Alessia Felli, who received me the first day and who was aware of my rotation all the time.Undoubtedly, my perspective on the practice of anesthesiology is different after this opportunity and I feel motivatedMarta ZapataSonia López FloresSeptember 1st to 30th, 2022 to implement this knowledge in my work area. Belonging to AMSA has opened important and unique doors for me,so I do not have enough words to thank you for everything that has made me grow not only as a physician, but also as a human being.With my colleagues who also went to rotate, we made a great team.”
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Visceral Surgery Observership at the Medical University of Vienna, Austria.“I have given preference to surgeries of my subspecialty. So far, I have seen 4 robotic surgeries,2 laparoscopic hepatectomies, and the rest were open surgeries. In addition,I have attended the cultural and social activities organized by the Open Medical Institute,which take place approximately once a week”.Marta ZapataAlexandra Rueda de LeónOctober 1st-November 30th, 2021Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán
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3-month clinical observership invited by Dr. Röger Härtl“I’ve had the opportunity to observe many surgical procedures from Dr. Härtl andother doctors, all neurosurgeons specialized in spine procedures. Each doctor hashis/her own techniques but without a doubt this experience has been incredible.I have also actively participated in the research for articles’ publications and inMarta ZapataErnesto Martínez de la Mazaat Weill Cornell School of Medicine in New York.the consolidation of protocols for the registry and census of patients withNeurosurgeons from Tanzania to implement hospital protocols that they lack”
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Urology Observership at the Medical University of Vienna, Austria.“My stay during these months of clinical rotation at the Vienna General Hospital wasa unique experience, which allowed me to learn from the leaders in Urology at the Europeanand world level. I am very grateful to AMSA and OMI for allowing me to havethis incredible opportunity, hoping to return to Mexico to share all that I have learned here”.Marta ZapataMariano Oropeza AguilarSeptember 1st -October 31st, 2021Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán
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Medical Stay In Vienna General Hospital“It was a great experience to be at Vienna General Hospital, it is a HUGE hospital, with a great diversity of patients, it was one of the best experiences I have had, I learned a lot, I was fortunate to share with very experienced doctors, for example Dr. Alessia Felli, who received me the first day and who was aware of my rotation all the time.Undoubtedly, my perspective on the practice of anesthesiology is different after this opportunity and I feel motivatedMarta ZapataSonia López FloresSeptember 1st to 30th, 2022 to implement this knowledge in my work area. Belonging to AMSA has opened important and unique doors for me,so I do not have enough words to thank you for everything that has made me grow not only as a physician, but also as a human being.With my colleagues who also went to rotate, we made a great team.”
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Visceral Surgery Observership at the Medical University of Vienna, Austria.“I have given preference to surgeries of my subspecialty. So far, I have seen 4 robotic surgeries,2 laparoscopic hepatectomies, and the rest were open surgeries. In addition,I have attended the cultural and social activities organized by the Open Medical Institute,which take place approximately once a week”.Marta ZapataAlexandra Rueda de LeónOctober 1st-November 30th, 2021Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán
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3-month clinical observership invited by Dr. Röger Härtl“I’ve had the opportunity to observe many surgical procedures from Dr. Härtl andother doctors, all neurosurgeons specialized in spine procedures. Each doctor hashis/her own techniques but without a doubt this experience has been incredible.I have also actively participated in the research for articles’ publications and inMarta ZapataErnesto Martínez de la Mazaat Weill Cornell School of Medicine in New York.the consolidation of protocols for the registry and census of patients withNeurosurgeons from Tanzania to implement hospital protocols that they lack”
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Urology Observership at the Medical University of Vienna, Austria.“My stay during these months of clinical rotation at the Vienna General Hospital wasa unique experience, which allowed me to learn from the leaders in Urology at the Europeanand world level. I am very grateful to AMSA and OMI for allowing me to havethis incredible opportunity, hoping to return to Mexico to share all that I have learned here”.Marta ZapataMariano Oropeza AguilarSeptember 1st -October 31st, 2021Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán
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Medical Stay In Vienna General Hospital“It was a great experience to be at Vienna General Hospital, it is a HUGE hospital, with a great diversity of patients, it was one of the best experiences I have had, I learned a lot, I was fortunate to share with very experienced doctors, for example Dr. Alessia Felli, who received me the first day and who was aware of my rotation all the time.Undoubtedly, my perspective on the practice of anesthesiology is different after this opportunity and I feel motivatedMarta ZapataSonia López FloresSeptember 1st to 30th, 2022 to implement this knowledge in my work area. Belonging to AMSA has opened important and unique doors for me,so I do not have enough words to thank you for everything that has made me grow not only as a physician, but also as a human being.With my colleagues who also went to rotate, we made a great team.”
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Visceral Surgery Observership at the Medical University of Vienna, Austria.“I have given preference to surgeries of my subspecialty. So far, I have seen 4 robotic surgeries,2 laparoscopic hepatectomies, and the rest were open surgeries. In addition,I have attended the cultural and social activities organized by the Open Medical Institute,which take place approximately once a week”.Marta ZapataAlexandra Rueda de LeónOctober 1st-November 30th, 2021Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán
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3-month clinical observership invited by Dr. Röger Härtl“I’ve had the opportunity to observe many surgical procedures from Dr. Härtl andother doctors, all neurosurgeons specialized in spine procedures. Each doctor hashis/her own techniques but without a doubt this experience has been incredible.I have also actively participated in the research for articles’ publications and inMarta ZapataErnesto Martínez de la Mazaat Weill Cornell School of Medicine in New York.the consolidation of protocols for the registry and census of patients withNeurosurgeons from Tanzania to implement hospital protocols that they lack”
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Urology Observership at the Medical University of Vienna, Austria.“My stay during these months of clinical rotation at the Vienna General Hospital wasa unique experience, which allowed me to learn from the leaders in Urology at the Europeanand world level. I am very grateful to AMSA and OMI for allowing me to havethis incredible opportunity, hoping to return to Mexico to share all that I have learned here”.Marta ZapataMariano Oropeza AguilarSeptember 1st -October 31st, 2021Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán
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Medical Stay In Vienna General Hospital“It was a great experience to be at Vienna General Hospital, it is a HUGE hospital, with a great diversity of patients, it was one of the best experiences I have had, I learned a lot, I was fortunate to share with very experienced doctors, for example Dr. Alessia Felli, who received me the first day and who was aware of my rotation all the time.Undoubtedly, my perspective on the practice of anesthesiology is different after this opportunity and I feel motivatedMarta ZapataSonia López FloresSeptember 1st to 30th, 2022 to implement this knowledge in my work area. Belonging to AMSA has opened important and unique doors for me,so I do not have enough words to thank you for everything that has made me grow not only as a physician, but also as a human being.With my colleagues who also went to rotate, we made a great team.”
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Visceral Surgery Observership at the Medical University of Vienna, Austria.“I have given preference to surgeries of my subspecialty. So far, I have seen 4 robotic surgeries,2 laparoscopic hepatectomies, and the rest were open surgeries. In addition,I have attended the cultural and social activities organized by the Open Medical Institute,which take place approximately once a week”.Marta ZapataAlexandra Rueda de LeónOctober 1st-November 30th, 2021Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán
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3-month clinical observership invited by Dr. Röger Härtl“I’ve had the opportunity to observe many surgical procedures from Dr. Härtl andother doctors, all neurosurgeons specialized in spine procedures. Each doctor hashis/her own techniques but without a doubt this experience has been incredible.I have also actively participated in the research for articles’ publications and inMarta ZapataErnesto Martínez de la Mazaat Weill Cornell School of Medicine in New York.the consolidation of protocols for the registry and census of patients withNeurosurgeons from Tanzania to implement hospital protocols that they lack”
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Urology Observership at the Medical University of Vienna, Austria.“My stay during these months of clinical rotation at the Vienna General Hospital wasa unique experience, which allowed me to learn from the leaders in Urology at the Europeanand world level. I am very grateful to AMSA and OMI for allowing me to havethis incredible opportunity, hoping to return to Mexico to share all that I have learned here”.Marta ZapataMariano Oropeza AguilarSeptember 1st -October 31st, 2021Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán
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Medical Stay In Vienna General Hospital“It was a great experience to be at Vienna General Hospital, it is a HUGE hospital, with a great diversity of patients, it was one of the best experiences I have had, I learned a lot, I was fortunate to share with very experienced doctors, for example Dr. Alessia Felli, who received me the first day and who was aware of my rotation all the time.Undoubtedly, my perspective on the practice of anesthesiology is different after this opportunity and I feel motivatedMarta ZapataSonia López FloresSeptember 1st to 30th, 2022 to implement this knowledge in my work area. Belonging to AMSA has opened important and unique doors for me,so I do not have enough words to thank you for everything that has made me grow not only as a physician, but also as a human being.With my colleagues who also went to rotate, we made a great team.”
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Visceral Surgery Observership at the Medical University of Vienna, Austria.“I have given preference to surgeries of my subspecialty. So far, I have seen 4 robotic surgeries,2 laparoscopic hepatectomies, and the rest were open surgeries. In addition,I have attended the cultural and social activities organized by the Open Medical Institute,which take place approximately once a week”.Marta ZapataAlexandra Rueda de LeónOctober 1st-November 30th, 2021Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán
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3-month clinical observership invited by Dr. Röger Härtl“I’ve had the opportunity to observe many surgical procedures from Dr. Härtl andother doctors, all neurosurgeons specialized in spine procedures. Each doctor hashis/her own techniques but without a doubt this experience has been incredible.I have also actively participated in the research for articles’ publications and inMarta ZapataErnesto Martínez de la Mazaat Weill Cornell School of Medicine in New York.the consolidation of protocols for the registry and census of patients withNeurosurgeons from Tanzania to implement hospital protocols that they lack”
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Urology Observership at the Medical University of Vienna, Austria.“My stay during these months of clinical rotation at the Vienna General Hospital wasa unique experience, which allowed me to learn from the leaders in Urology at the Europeanand world level. I am very grateful to AMSA and OMI for allowing me to havethis incredible opportunity, hoping to return to Mexico to share all that I have learned here”.Marta ZapataMariano Oropeza AguilarSeptember 1st -October 31st, 2021Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán
Mexican physicians trained since July 2010
in Observerships (USA & Austria)