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 31,000 fellowships to physicians from 141 different countries, to whom more than 3,800 observerships in Austrian and American hospitals have been granted.
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A Network of Phenomenal Ophthalmologists across the Globe!
751! The number of fellows trained in ophthalmology by the Open Medical Institute since the course first took place in 2004 speaks for itself. This week, we were thrilled to celebrate the 22nd anniversary of the Weill Cornell Ophthalmology program in Salzburg from November 8 to 14, 2026. The...
Experiencing the Spirit of Pediatric Care at CHOP
“Seeing how specialized medical care, interdisciplinary teamwork, and genuine compassion come together to create...
Salzburg Connections Lead to 13-Country Glaucoma Publication
The connections that fellows make during their time with the OMI in Salzburg, not only with faculty but fellows...
Tackling Endocrine Disorders to Help Children
“Knowledge-enriching, suitable for all medical expertise levels, confidence-building, and full of networking...
A Network of Phenomenal Ophthalmologists across the Globe!
751! The number of fellows trained in ophthalmology by the Open Medical Institute since the course first took place in 2004 speaks for itself. This week, we were thrilled to celebrate the 22nd anniversary of the Weill Cornell Ophthalmology program in Salzburg from...
Experiencing the Spirit of Pediatric Care at CHOP
“Seeing how specialized medical care, interdisciplinary teamwork, and genuine compassion come together to create a child-friendly environment was one of the most inspiring aspects of my stay,” says Dr. Sarah Feurhuber, OMI fellow from Salzburg, Austria, reflecting on...
Salzburg Connections Lead to 13-Country Glaucoma Publication
The connections that fellows make during their time with the OMI in Salzburg, not only with faculty but fellows alike, can lead to many wonderful professional developments. That is why, when we received word that Moldovan ophthalmologist Dr. Natalia Palarie had just...
Tackling Endocrine Disorders to Help Children
“Knowledge-enriching, suitable for all medical expertise levels, confidence-building, and full of networking opportunities and practical applications for daily use.” These are the phrases Dr. Diana Maria Morosan used to joyfully describe her week at the OMI. The...