HOW DO WE FULFILL OUR MISSION?
Seminars in Salzburg
- One-week seminars, 100% in English, in which 28-40 residents or attending physicians participate.
- Physicians are selected based on their merits and leadership
Faculty World renowned faculty donate their time and expertise.
Knowledge transfer, networking opportunities, lasting collegial relationships.Senior colleagues help junior colleagues
Application Process and Calendar
Fellows’ Profile
- Mexican
- Younger than 40 years old
- Fluent in english
- Proactive
- Leadership qualities
- Committed to AMSA’s mission
- Willing to share experiences and knowledge with colleagues
All applications to OMI Seminars in Salzburg must be submitted through the Open Medical Institute platform.
CalendarTestimonials
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Medical Specialist in Pediatrics, Neonatology and Neonatal Intensive Care ABC Medical Center“My expectations have been exceeded beyond what I thought.Coexistence with colleagues from other parts of the world and with experts on relevant topics for myMarta Zapatadaily professional practice have helped me a lot to open up my outlook.Diana Verónica Reyes GarcíaAll the participants with the same professional interest, it is an enriching experience,like forming a small family that encourages you to continue updating, growing and sharing experiencesOMI Seminar: Pediatric Anesthesia and Critical Care 2022January 16-22, 2022striving to be a better doctor every day."
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IMSS Foundation“I’ve been part of AMSA for 9 years now and since then, I have been able tomake replica projects in Mexico on topics related to pediatric oncology.It has been a pleasure for me to be able to work like this, I really feel partof AMSA.I have a lot of affection for them and a great friendship with the teambecause I consider that we are already a great family in Mexico "Marta ZapataMarta Zapata
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IMSS"This has been one of the most extraordinary experiences, in professional aspect, academic and cultural.Since I met the faculty I was able to confirm their enormous knowledge, experience and willingness to answerMarta ZapataGonzalo Gutierrez DiazOMI Seminar: Cardiology 2022July 3rd- 9th, 2022all our questions and doubts.
The way they talked about their topics, how they transferred their experience and ideas to us,their availability to respond to the questions, everything was great and fantastic!The experience during the lectures was incredible, the quality of the conferences,the way the faculty talked to us, the content and the images, everything was good, and also with updated topics!It is something I will remember all my life.All these experiences and activities will improve my abilities as a teacher with my residents at the hospital."
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Instituto Nacional de Perinatología"This exchange is a great opportunity for young doctors, because Open Medical institute is agreat forum that encourages the construction of leaders, facilitates the exchange of ideas in a global andMarta ZapataOralia Alejandra Orozco GuillenOMI Seminar: Internal Medicine 2022July 19th - 25th , 2022multicultural manner in an academic environment where great commitment and high-level academic competition are breathed.The exposure of clinical cases was particularly interesting since I was able to recognize the strengths andweaknesses not only of my own work, but of the health system of my country.Only when you are outside of Mexico do you realize how great and magnificent we are as a nation.Nothing like the challenge of showing what we do in our hospitals with the resources we have,obtaining excellentresults for our patients. I take home the great experience of having lived one of the best weeks of my life and the conviction of replicating in my country everything I learned from the best. Without a doubt forme it was a dream come true, thank you very much for this great opportunity."
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Hospital General Dr. Manuel Gea González"I got the opportunity to attend the Otology and Temporal bone surgery seminar; I really enjoyed getting to meetpeople from so many countries and learning so many different managements that they apply in their medicalMarta ZapataMónica Cecilia Castillo PérezOMI Seminar: Otology and Temporal bone surgery seminar 2022October 2nd – 8th, 2022practice and getting to be friends.The best part of the seminar was definitely temporal bone lab, all of the faculties were closely helping us, solving questions and patiently letting us do all the steps.Truly it was the best experience, I learned a lot and I absolutely recommend for others to take this opportunity, it is totally worth it.
Thanks for the opportunity, I am very grateful with AMSA and the OMI for letting me live this experience."
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Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán"I had the privilege to participate in the Dermatology Seminar held in Schloss Arenberg, at Salzburg,Austria with the association of Weil Cornell in New York. I must say that it is a life changing experience with worldMarta ZapataEduardo Corona RodarteOMI Seminar: Dermatology 2022October 16th – 22nd, 2022class lectures with a friendly atmosphere that allows the attendant to fully immerse in the academics.Networking is beyond incredible.I am forever grateful to have been chosen for this academic and personal experience. I return to Mexico with a lot moreknowledge, friends, mentors, and energy to provide high level care in our country."
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Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutricion Salvador Zubirán"I have gained a lot of knowledge by attending the OMI seminars.This is one of the most gratifying learning experiences of my career.Marta ZapataCésar Lam ChungOMI Seminar: Lipid Metabolism and Atherosclerosis Seminar 2022October 23rd - 29th, 2022Colleagues of different disciplines and countries are hungry for knowledge continues to inspire me.Furthermore, my peers sharing their expertise and experience enrich me in a positive way.The interaction of the participants with the faculty represents a unique experience..The program and the subjects of the seminars are very interesting and comprehensive that increase the level ofour medical knowledge. I am proud and grateful for this unique opportunity."
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Instituto Nacional de Cardiología"I can only ponder how productive the seminar was, an experience that undoubtedly enhances my professionaland personal development, which of course, together with my training at the National Institute of Cardiology,Marta ZapataJesús Sánchez PachecoOMI SEMINAR: Cardiac Surgery 2022October 30th - November 5th, 2022provides me with the necessary tools for a professional practice of excellence for the benefit of patients.The exchange of professional and personal experiences on a global scale; the close coexistence withcolleagues all linked to the same objective; have undoubtedly a positive impact on my trainingand make this an invaluable opportunity.The learning and experience gained during this seminar far exceeded my expectations. For this reason, I thank you again for the recommendation and support provided by Alianza Medica para la Salud to promote myselection as a fellow and to make my attendance to this seminar a reality.I bid you farewell, expressing my sincere intention to share the knowledge acquired with my colleagues andto apply all that I have learned in my daily practice. "
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"I had the opportunity to attend the OMI seminar on Pediatric Palliative Care in Salzburg, Austria.Thanks to the seminar I have learned many new theoretical concepts, but also how to apply them in my own context.Marta ZapataLaila Zulema GarcíaOMI Seminar: OMI seminar on Pediatric Palliative Care 2022November 6th – 12th , 2022It helped me realize that palliative care is not an end-of-life intervention, but an approach to careto improve the quality of life for patients and their families.I am very grateful for the opportunity to participate in the seminar that has made me grow professionally
Partners In Health Mexicoand personally as well. "
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"In hindsight I can honestly say the seminar surpassed my expectations in both the academic relevance of topicsand faculty as well as the diversity in fellows and the opportunity to network and share our culture.Marta ZapataPerla Ayumi Kawakami CamposOMI Seminar: Ophthalmology 2022November 13th – 19th, 2022I will forever be grateful to my teachers, Open Medical Institute and Alianza Médicapara la Salud for allowing me to attend the seminar which not only will improve my quality as a physician butalso has increased my passion for teaching. " Mérida Altavista Ophthalmological Sanatorium
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"The Salzburg OMI seminar in Ophthalmology had a positive impact on my way of thinkingabout diagnosing and treating patients with Neuroophthalmological diseases.Marta ZapataAzyadeh Camacho OrdoñezOMI SEMINAR: Ophthalmology 2022November 13th - 19th, 2022The seminar was a life-changing experience, it allowed me to establish a network withworld-renowned ophthalmologists. In addition, I was able to share my knowledge through a clinical casepresentation,and I learned about different disease approaches around the world. Fundación Hospital Nuestra Señora de la LuzIn this seminar, I got inspired and reaffirmed the idea that sharing knowledge helps us to perform better,connect and provide better medical care for our patients.I would like to thank Alianza Médica para la Salud (AMSA) and the Open Medical Institute (OMI)for giving me the opportunity to attend this seminar."
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"It was quite an interesting experience. The amount of learning was huge, and the quality of the lectures wasimpeccable.Marta ZapataFederico Pacheco IslasOMI SEMINAR: Ophthalmology 2022November 13th - 19th, 2022It was amazing being witness of how one can attend to lectures that might seem of a quite advancedknowledge and learn in the most easy and practical way from them.Being among faculty and other fellows was amazing. Our faculty are top of top doctors but also humble enough Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Socialto reach to us and let us reach to them in the most friendly and human possible way; and always reminding us that“all concerns matter, there are no stupid questions, this is a win to win experience: we are also learning from you”.The opportunity to share with fellows from all over the world was the most interesting thing of all.You get to the point in which you learn we are all so different but, in the end, we all share a similar goal in our medical practice all around the globe.And as if all of the above is not enough, to get to live this experience in Salzburg was amazing.You couldn’t choose a more beautiful place. This is an experience I would live again without a doubt.Thank you so much."
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"Participating in the radiology seminar at the open medical institute has been one of the best experiences I have had.Last year I had the opportunity to participate in the webinar, which gave us some excellent classes.Marta ZapataFabiola Becerra ArciniegaOMI SEMINAR: Diagnostic Imaging 2022December 11th – 17th, 2022In the said seminar I was selected to present my clinical case, which is now published on the institution’s platform,of which I am very proud.The face-to-face experience was even more amazing, all the classes and selected topics were excellent and helped me Centro Médico ISSEMYM Tolucaimprove my medical practice. It is wonderful that teachers from all over the world share their time with us to teach us andlive with us. The presentation of clinical cases was excellent and allowed the fellows to share a bit of our experience in ourcountries of origin. The ultrasound and median nerve biopsy workshops were very personalized and fruitful.In addition to the excellent academic activities, I loved meeting and spending time with young doctors from all over the world; Being able to share experiences, ways of working, culture and even sweets with them enriched my life.I return to Mexico happier than ever, with lessons learned, pleasant memories to last a lifetime, and new friends. "
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"The seminar is a great opportunity to review the latest information on the most relevant, controversial,and debatable topics in Pulmonology, from the hands of world-renowned experts and opinion leadersMarta ZapataKatia RiveraOMI SEMINAR: Pulmonology 2023January 8th – 14th, 2023on the topics discussed.Meeting doctors from other countries, living with them and establishing friendships also allows you to getto know other cultures, and from now on you have a team with which you can discuss complex clinical Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Respiratoriascases and share relevant and innovative medical information.The seminars are impeccably organized and all the staff, teachers, logistics and services within the schoolare very friendly; you feel very welcome and part of a team from the very beginning.The city is beautiful, well organized, clean and easy to navigate in terms of mobility. You return impressed by the quality of the seminar and how friendly the country is with its visitors.An experience that regardless of the academic degree sows in you the need to rethink the way in which knowledge is transmitted, allows you to identify your points of improvement and can change the way youthink about the processes you were already carrying out.Undoubtedly a unique and enriching experience in all aspects. "
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Medical Specialist in Pediatrics, Neonatology and Neonatal Intensive Care ABC Medical Center“My expectations have been exceeded beyond what I thought.Coexistence with colleagues from other parts of the world and with experts on relevant topics for myMarta Zapatadaily professional practice have helped me a lot to open up my outlook.Diana Verónica Reyes GarcíaAll the participants with the same professional interest, it is an enriching experience,like forming a small family that encourages you to continue updating, growing and sharing experiencesOMI Seminar: Pediatric Anesthesia and Critical Care 2022January 16-22, 2022striving to be a better doctor every day."
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National Institute of Perinatology"Without a doubt it was a very enriching experience, the exchange with faculty and the restof the participants is very valuable, the presentation of clinical cases also teaches us howMarta ZapataJorge Alberto Campos CañasOMI Seminar: Obstetrics and Gynecology 2022June 26th - July 2nd, 2022pathologies are approached and resolved in very diverse scenarios."
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IMSS"This has been one of the most extraordinary experiences, in professional aspect, academic and cultural.Since I met the faculty I was able to confirm their enormous knowledge, experience and willingness to answerMarta ZapataGonzalo Gutierrez DiazOMI Seminar: Cardiology 2022July 3rd- 9th, 2022all our questions and doubts. The way they talked about their topics, how they transferred their experience and ideas to us,their availability to respond to the questions, everything was great and fantastic!The experience during the lectures was incredible, the quality of the conferences,the way the faculty talked to us, the content and the images, everything was good, and also with updated topics!It is something I will remember all my life.All these experiences and activities will improve my abilities as a teacher with my residents at the hospital."
-
Instituto Nacional de Perinatología"This exchange is a great opportunity for young doctors, because Open Medical institute is agreat forum that encourages the construction of leaders, facilitates the exchange of ideas in a global andMarta ZapataOralia Alejandra Orozco GuillenOMI Seminar: Internal Medicine 2022July 19th - 25th , 2022multicultural manner in an academic environment where great commitment and high-level academic competition are breathed.The exposure of clinical cases was particularly interesting since I was able to recognize the strengths andweaknesses not only of my own work, but of the health system of my country.Only when you are outside of Mexico do you realize how great and magnificent we are as a nation.Nothing like the challenge of showing what we do in our hospitals with the resources we have,obtaining excellentresults for our patients. I take home the great experience of having lived one of the best weeks of my life and the conviction of replicating in my country everything I learned from the best. Without a doubt forme it was a dream come true, thank you very much for this great opportunity."
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Hospital General Dr. Manuel Gea González"I got the opportunity to attend the Otology and Temporal bone surgery seminar; I really enjoyed getting to meetpeople from so many countries and learning so many different managements that they apply in their medicalMarta ZapataMónica Cecilia Castillo PérezOMI Seminar: Otology and Temporal bone surgery seminar 2022October 2nd – 8th, 2022practice and getting to be friends.The best part of the seminar was definitely temporal bone lab, all of the faculties were closely helping us, solving questions and patiently letting us do all the steps.Truly it was the best experience, I learned a lot and I absolutely recommend for others to take this opportunity, it is totally worth it. Thanks for the opportunity, I am very grateful with AMSA and the OMI for letting me live this experience."
-
Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán"I had the privilege to participate in the Dermatology Seminar held in Schloss Arenberg, at Salzburg,Austria with the association of Weil Cornell in New York. I must say that it is a life changing experience with worldMarta ZapataEduardo Corona RodarteOMI Seminar: Dermatology 2022October 16th – 22nd, 2022class lectures with a friendly atmosphere that allows the attendant to fully immerse in the academics.Networking is beyond incredible.I am forever grateful to have been chosen for this academic and personal experience. I return to Mexico with a lot moreknowledge, friends, mentors, and energy to provide high level care in our country."
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Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutricion Salvador Zubirán"I have gained a lot of knowledge by attending the OMI seminars.This is one of the most gratifying learning experiences of my career.Marta ZapataCésar Lam ChungOMI Seminar: Lipid Metabolism and Atherosclerosis Seminar 2022October 23rd - 29th, 2022Colleagues of different disciplines and countries are hungry for knowledge continues to inspire me.Furthermore, my peers sharing their expertise and experience enrich me in a positive way.The interaction of the participants with the faculty represents a unique experience..The program and the subjects of the seminars are very interesting and comprehensive that increase the level ofour medical knowledge. I am proud and grateful for this unique opportunity."
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Instituto Nacional de Cardiología"I can only ponder how productive the seminar was, an experience that undoubtedly enhances my professionaland personal development, which of course, together with my training at the National Institute of Cardiology,Marta ZapataJesús Sánchez PachecoOMI SEMINAR: Cardiac Surgery 2022October 30th - November 5th, 2022provides me with the necessary tools for a professional practice of excellence for the benefit of patients.The exchange of professional and personal experiences on a global scale; the close coexistence withcolleagues all linked to the same objective; have undoubtedly a positive impact on my trainingand make this an invaluable opportunity.The learning and experience gained during this seminar far exceeded my expectations. For this reason, I thank you again for the recommendation and support provided by Alianza Medica para la Salud to promote myselection as a fellow and to make my attendance to this seminar a reality.I bid you farewell, expressing my sincere intention to share the knowledge acquired with my colleagues andto apply all that I have learned in my daily practice. "
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"I had the opportunity to attend the OMI seminar on Pediatric Palliative Care in Salzburg, Austria.Thanks to the seminar I have learned many new theoretical concepts, but also how to apply them in my own context.Marta ZapataLaila Zulema GarcíaOMI Seminar: OMI seminar on Pediatric Palliative Care 2022November 6th – 12th , 2022It helped me realize that palliative care is not an end-of-life intervention, but an approach to careto improve the quality of life for patients and their families.I am very grateful for the opportunity to participate in the seminar that has made me grow professionally Partners In Health Mexicoand personally as well. "
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"In hindsight I can honestly say the seminar surpassed my expectations in both the academic relevance of topicsand faculty as well as the diversity in fellows and the opportunity to network and share our culture.Marta ZapataPerla Ayumi Kawakami CamposOMI Seminar: Ophthalmology 2022November 13th – 19th, 2022I will forever be grateful to my teachers, Open Medical Institute and Alianza Médicapara la Salud for allowing me to attend the seminar which not only will improve my quality as a physician butalso has increased my passion for teaching. " Mérida Altavista Ophthalmological Sanatorium
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"The Salzburg OMI seminar in Ophthalmology had a positive impact on my way of thinkingabout diagnosing and treating patients with Neuroophthalmological diseases.Marta ZapataAzyadeh Camacho OrdoñezOMI SEMINAR: Ophthalmology 2022November 13th - 19th, 2022The seminar was a life-changing experience, it allowed me to establish a network withworld-renowned ophthalmologists. In addition, I was able to share my knowledge through a clinical casepresentation,and I learned about different disease approaches around the world. Fundación Hospital Nuestra Señora de la LuzIn this seminar, I got inspired and reaffirmed the idea that sharing knowledge helps us to perform better,connect and provide better medical care for our patients.I would like to thank Alianza Médica para la Salud (AMSA) and the Open Medical Institute (OMI)for giving me the opportunity to attend this seminar."
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"It was quite an interesting experience. The amount of learning was huge, and the quality of the lectures wasimpeccable.Marta ZapataFederico Pacheco IslasOMI SEMINAR: Ophthalmology 2022November 13th - 19th, 2022It was amazing being witness of how one can attend to lectures that might seem of a quite advancedknowledge and learn in the most easy and practical way from them.Being among faculty and other fellows was amazing. Our faculty are top of top doctors but also humble enough Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Socialto reach to us and let us reach to them in the most friendly and human possible way; and always reminding us that“all concerns matter, there are no stupid questions, this is a win to win experience: we are also learning from you”.The opportunity to share with fellows from all over the world was the most interesting thing of all.You get to the point in which you learn we are all so different but, in the end, we all share a similar goal in our medical practice all around the globe.And as if all of the above is not enough, to get to live this experience in Salzburg was amazing.You couldn’t choose a more beautiful place. This is an experience I would live again without a doubt.Thank you so much."
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"Participating in the radiology seminar at the open medical institute has been one of the best experiences I have had.Last year I had the opportunity to participate in the webinar, which gave us some excellent classes.Marta ZapataFabiola Becerra ArciniegaOMI SEMINAR: Diagnostic Imaging 2022December 11th – 17th, 2022In the said seminar I was selected to present my clinical case, which is now published on the institution’s platform,of which I am very proud.The face-to-face experience was even more amazing, all the classes and selected topics were excellent and helped me Centro Médico ISSEMYM Tolucaimprove my medical practice. It is wonderful that teachers from all over the world share their time with us to teach us andlive with us. The presentation of clinical cases was excellent and allowed the fellows to share a bit of our experience in ourcountries of origin. The ultrasound and median nerve biopsy workshops were very personalized and fruitful.In addition to the excellent academic activities, I loved meeting and spending time with young doctors from all over the world; Being able to share experiences, ways of working, culture and even sweets with them enriched my life.I return to Mexico happier than ever, with lessons learned, pleasant memories to last a lifetime, and new friends. "
-
"The seminar is a great opportunity to review the latest information on the most relevant, controversial,and debatable topics in Pulmonology, from the hands of world-renowned experts and opinion leadersMarta ZapataKatia RiveraOMI SEMINAR: Pulmonology 2023January 8th – 14th, 2023on the topics discussed.Meeting doctors from other countries, living with them and establishing friendships also allows you to getto know other cultures, and from now on you have a team with which you can discuss complex clinical Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Respiratoriascases and share relevant and innovative medical information.The seminars are impeccably organized and all the staff, teachers, logistics and services within the schoolare very friendly; you feel very welcome and part of a team from the very beginning.The city is beautiful, well organized, clean and easy to navigate in terms of mobility. You return impressed by the quality of the seminar and how friendly the country is with its visitors.An experience that regardless of the academic degree sows in you the need to rethink the way in which knowledge is transmitted, allows you to identify your points of improvement and can change the way youthink about the processes you were already carrying out.Undoubtedly a unique and enriching experience in all aspects. "
-
Medical Specialist in Pediatrics, Neonatology and Neonatal Intensive Care ABC Medical Center“My expectations have been exceeded beyond what I thought.Coexistence with colleagues from other parts of the world and with experts on relevant topics for myMarta Zapatadaily professional practice have helped me a lot to open up my outlook.Diana Verónica Reyes GarcíaAll the participants with the same professional interest, it is an enriching experience,like forming a small family that encourages you to continue updating, growing and sharing experiencesOMI Seminar: Pediatric Anesthesia and Critical Care 2022January 16-22, 2022striving to be a better doctor every day."
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National Institute of Perinatology"Without a doubt it was a very enriching experience, the exchange with faculty and the restof the participants is very valuable, the presentation of clinical cases also teaches us howMarta ZapataJorge Alberto Campos CañasOMI Seminar: Obstetrics and Gynecology 2022June 26th - July 2nd, 2022pathologies are approached and resolved in very diverse scenarios."
Total number of trained doctors to date
704
in Salzburg Seminars