16th October 2025 World Food Day, celebrated on 16 October every year, marks the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in 1945. It is one of the most celebrated days on the UN calendar, observed in more than 150 countries. In 2025, it carries […]

1st April to 11th June 2027, Nagasaki (Kyushu), Japan.  Tropical and infectious diseases continue to affect millions worldwide, especially in resource-limited regions. Standard medical training rarely provides the depth needed to face these challenges. That’s where the Professional Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (DTM&H) at Nagasaki University comes in. […]

Professionelle Begleitung von Ärztinnen und Ärzten mit internationaler Qualifikation – von der Unterlagenprüfung bis zur Approbation. Sie haben Ihre ärztliche Ausbildung im Ausland absolviert und möchten in Deutschland arbeiten, haben aber noch keinen Antrag auf Berufserlaubnis oder Approbation gestellt? Die Antragstellung ist komplex: Unvollständige oder fehlerhafte Unterlagen führen fast immer […]

August 2025. Opioid overdose continues to be one of the most urgent public health threats of our time. Despite the fact that effective treatments and preventive measures exist, hundreds of thousands of lives are lost every year due to misuse, dependence, and overdose. Drawing on the latest WHO data, this […]

Start: September 2026, London, UK. The Palliative Care program at King’s College London is designed for healthcare professionals and advanced medical students aiming to deepen knowledge and expertise in providing evidence-based care for patients with life-limiting conditions.  Taught by leading academics at the Cicely Saunders Institute in collaboration with St […]

7th to 12th December 2025, Sharqiya Sands, Oman  The remote majesty and wilderness of the world’s deserts demand a special kind of medicine. This challenging yet highly rewarding six-day course gives healthcare professionals the skills and confidence to handle emergencies in one of the planet’s most extreme environments. Over six […]

By Manuel Zauner Now that my clinical training year is coming to an end, and I am already looking back on it with a touch of premature nostalgia, I cannot help but reflect on my experiences during this time, even critically. I had, and fortunately still have, a family that […]

Von Manuel Zauner Nun, da sich mein KPJ dem Ende zuneigt, und ich doch schon mit etwas verfrüht einsetzender Nostalgie darauf zurückblicke, komme ich nicht darum herum, meine Erfahrungen währenddessen reflektorisch, sogar kritisch, zu betrachten. Ich hatte, und habe zum Glück immer noch, eine Familie, die mich in meinem Drang […]

July 2025. Trachoma is not only the world’s leading infectious cause of blindness, it is also one of the most persistent public health challenges, affecting some of the poorest and most remote communities on the planet. Caused by infection with the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis, this disease silently robs vision over […]

27th February to 2nd March 2026, Philadelphia (PA), USA. The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) Annual Meeting is the flagship global event for professionals dedicated to advancing research, innovation, and clinical care in allergic and immunologic diseases. This world-renowned congress will bring together thousands of specialists, researchers, […]