Major General Prof. Dr. Ventsislav Mutafchiyski, PhD, DSc
December 2, 2023 He was awarded the honorary title for his exceptional contributions to the implementation of the joint the aducational programs in the field of "Military Medicine" and “Military Nurse"– the only ones of its kind in Bulgaria, a joint specialties between the Medical University – Varna, the Naval Academy "N. Y. Vaptsarov," and the Military Medical Academy (MMA), as well as for his contribution to strengthening the authority of the Medical University – Varna.
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Prof. Dr. Gencho Nachev May 23, 2019 He was awarded the honorary title for his exceptional contributions to the establishment and development of the Department of Cardiac Surgery at University Hospital "St. Marina" – Varna, as well as for the implementation of the most advanced training methods in the field of cardiac surgery at the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery and Angiology of the university.
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| Executive Director of University Hospital "St. Ekaterina" in Sofia, Chairman of the Bulgarian Society of Cardiac Surgery, and National Consultant in Cardiac Surgery.
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Prof. Dr. Raed Arafat May 21, 2018
He was awarded the honorary title for his outstanding contributions in implementing the most advanced training methods for interdisciplinary teams responding to natural disasters and mass casualty situations.
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| One of the leading experts in Romania on natural disasters, mass casualty incidents, and counter-terrorism, Prof. Arafat is also a key figure within the scientific departments of NATO, the EU, and the WHO. He serves as the Secretary of State for Romania on issues related to natural disasters, mass casualties, and terrorism, and is the Director of the Department for Emergency Situations at the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Romania. |
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Prof. Dr. Karl Stangl May 26, 2016 He was awarded the honorary title for his outstanding contributions to the implementation and adoption of the most advanced treatment methods in the field of interventional cardiology at the University Hospital "St. Marina", as well as for establishing the university hospital and the Medical University – Varna as leading medical and educational centers. More about the awarded
| A leading specialist in cardiology and interventional cardiology in Europe and worldwide, he is Deputy Director of the Clinic of Cardiology, Angiology, and Pulmonology at Charité University Hospital, Berlin, and Head of the Department of Interventional Cardiology and Angiology. |
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 Prof. Dr. Rudolf Spiegh
June 11, 2014
| A European and global expert in the field of pulmonary hypertension, Head of the Pulmonary Hypertension Center at the Department of Internal Medicine at the University Hospital in Zurich, Switzerland.
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 Prof. Hans-Peter Marti June 26, 2013 He was awarded the honorary title for his outstanding contribution and achievements in the development of transplant nephrology at the Medical University – Varna and St. Marina University Hospital – Varna.
| A European nephrologist and specialist in kidney transplantation. |
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 Prof. Dr. Daniel Kandinas
October 12, 2009
Topic: "Current Results and Prospects in Liver Transplantation"
| Head of the Department of Visceral and Transplantation Surgery at Inselspital University Hospital – Bern, Switzerland |
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 Prof. Dr. Apostol Stratiev May 3, 2009
Topic: "On the Diagnosis and Treatment of Salivary Gland Tumors"
| Chairman of the Permanent Health and Sports Committee at the National Assembly of the Republic of Bulgaria, Sofia |
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 Prof. Yukio Yamori June 26, 2008
Topic: "Nutrition and Prevention of Cardiovascular Diseases and Aging"
| Director of the International Center for Research and Prevention of Cardiovascular Diseases in Kyoto, Japan |
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 Prof. Markus Schweiger September 28, 2007
Topic: "The Future of Molecular Imaging"
| Head of the Department of Nuclear Medicine at the Technical University of Munich, Germany |
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 Acad. Valeri Zaporozhan
June 16, 2007 Topic: "The Role of Noetics in the Development of the Sphere of European Higher Education"
| Rector of Odessa State Medical University, Ukraine |
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 Prof. Michael Bayer April 6, 2006
Topic: "The Role of Clinical Trials for University Hospitals
| President of the European Association for Clinical Trials, Germany |
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 Prof. Gerhard Kreichi October 28, 2005
Topic: "The Role of Clinical Trials for University Hospitals"
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Prof. George Anoyianakis May 26, 2003
Topic: "Globos Sapiens: In Search of the Metaphysical" | Neurophysiologist at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
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Prof. Emanuel Milaras May 26, 2003
Topic: "Pediatric Surgery and Genetic Defects: The Role of Pediatric Diagnosis" Topic: "Surgery of the Ascending Aorta" | Professor of Pediatric Surgery at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki |
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Dr. Andreas Knaußblach November 25, 2002
Topic: "The Contribution of Poliomyelitis to the Development of Pulmonology"
| Head of the Department of Pulmonary Diseases and Sleep Center at Cantonal Hospital "St. Gallen" – Switzerland |
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 Dr. Peter Saladin September 23, 2002
Topic: "Hospital Management Between Scylla and Charybdis"
| Director of Inselspital – Bern, Switzerland |
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 Prof. Shaul Masri June 20, 2002
Topic: "The Current State of Kidney Transplantation"
| Head of the Nephrology Clinic at the University of Los Angeles – California
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 Dr. Theodor Kan June 14, 2001
Academic Lecture: "Similarities and Differences After 10 Years of Experience in Partner Projects – 'Varna-Liestal'"
| Chief Physician at the Cantonal Psychiatric Hospital, Liestal, Switzerland |
 Prof. Dr. Guido Bilengieri May 8, 2001
Academic Lecture: "Euthanasia – The Right to Die"
| Head of the Department of Nephrology and Hemodialysis at the Medical University in Messina, Italy |
 Prof. Dr. Johannes Loher November 13, 1999
Academic Lecture: "Contemporary Work – One of the Elements for Ensuring Quality in Medicine"
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 Prof. Dr. Luigi Aloe November 8, 1999
Academic Lecture: "Nerve and Immune Cell Growth Factor: Fundamental Results and Clinical Proposals"
| Scientific Director of the Institute of Neurobiology at the National Research Council, Rome, Italy |
 Prof. Dr. Natale Gaspare De Santo October 19, 1999
Academic Lecture: "In Defense of Physician-Scientists"
| Head of the Nephrology Clinic at the Second University of Naples, Italy
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 Prof. Dr. Boyan Christoforov December 3, 1998
Academic Lecture: "How to Prevent the 'Brain Drain'"
| Head of the Department of Internal Medicine at the Koshin Hospital at Rene Descartes University, Paris, and Coordinator of the Tempus Program - Project JEP-S-09839-95 |
 Prof. Dr. Ayhan Kazl July 6, 1998 Academic Lecture: "The Role of Science in Society"
| Rector of Bursa University, Turkey |
Prof. Dr. Achilleas Turkantonis April 30, 1998 Academic Lecture: "Quality of Life in Patients with Final-Stage Renal Failure"
| Dean of the Medical Faculty at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece |
 Prof. Dr. Vanko Vankov September 18, 1997
| Rector of the Higher Medical Institute, Founder of the Department of Anatomy |
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