Open Medical Institute
The Open Medical Institute (OMI) is an educational initiative for medical professionals which aims to improve healthcare on a global scale. Fellows trained by the OMI are equipped to significantly enhance healthcare delivery in their home countries. The program was founded in 1993 by the American Austrian Foundation (AAF) and the Open Society Foundations (OSF) in close collaboration with physicians from Weill Cornell Medicine. Over the past decades, many leading medical institutions in the United States and Europe have joined this initiative by providing highly committed faculty who donate their time and expertise, sharing knowledge and experience with colleagues from around the world. Since 1993, the OMI has awarded more than 29,700 fellowships to physicians from 138 different countries, to whom more than 3,700 observerships in Austrian and American hospitals have been granted.
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Clinical Pearls in Lipid Metabolism and Atherosclerosis!
Dyslipidemia, obesity, and atherosclerosis are complex and often life-altering conditions. As these illnesses, especially obesity, are becoming more commonplace, more individuals require specialized care. Through the Lipid Metabolism and Atherosclerosis seminar, which took place from September 28...

The Essence of Interdisciplinary Pediatric Education
Quality general pediatrics education is foundational to ensuring comprehensive care for children. At its core, it...

Global Spine Surgeons in the Making
From September 21-27, 2025, 39 young physicians from 25 countries across four continents, including Azerbaijan,...

When Relationships Forged by the OMI Flourish!
“Cancer is a universal challenge. People everywhere share the same emotions of hope, loss, and resilience....

Clinical Pearls in Lipid Metabolism and Atherosclerosis!
Dyslipidemia, obesity, and atherosclerosis are complex and often life-altering conditions. As these illnesses, especially obesity, are becoming more commonplace, more individuals require specialized care. Through the Lipid Metabolism and Atherosclerosis seminar, which...

The Essence of Interdisciplinary Pediatric Education
Quality general pediatrics education is foundational to ensuring comprehensive care for children. At its core, it emphasizes a holistic approach that integrates various disciplines to address the multifaceted needs of pediatric patients. It was with the essence of...

Global Spine Surgeons in the Making
From September 21-27, 2025, 39 young physicians from 25 countries across four continents, including Azerbaijan, Croatia, Lithuania, Mexico, Nigeria, Tanzania, and Uzbekistan, came together at Schloss Arenberg for an exciting seminar on spinal neurosurgery. This...

When Relationships Forged by the OMI Flourish!
“Cancer is a universal challenge. People everywhere share the same emotions of hope, loss, and resilience. Knowledge and experience remain our strongest weapons, and I am grateful to have gained both in such an exceptional environment,” states Dr. Mariam Abuladze from...