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Healthcare –
Let’s inspire each other – Day 1
Healthcare –
Let’s inspire each other – Day 1
Conference Program – Day 1
16.05.2025
10:00 - 16:30
Bratislava, SK
OFFLINE/ONLINE
10:00 - 16:30
Bratislava, SK
OFFLINE/ONLINE
8:30 – 9:00 – Registration and Welcome of Guests
9:00 – 9:45 – Opening Ceremony – Speeches by Organizers and Representatives from Ministries and Other Institutions
9:45 – 11:00 – Nursing and Education Without Borders
(Nursing Panel: Monika Kubíková, Katarína Morris, Martin Krsak, Ondrej Obediar, Jakub Rybar)
11:00 – 11:15 – Break
11:15 – 12:00 – The Role of a General Practitioner in the UK, Longevity Clinic (Marcela Uhliarová)
12:00 – 12:45 – Telemedicine and AI (Martin Krsák)
12:45 – 14:00 – Lunch Break
14:00 – 16:30 – Slovak Global Network (SGN): "Connected for Health: How to Connect Slovak Healthcare Professionals Abroad", Roundtable dedicated to finding the best solutions for sharing experiences, mutual inspiration, and collaboration with Slovakia.
9:00 – 9:45 – Opening Ceremony – Speeches by Organizers and Representatives from Ministries and Other Institutions
9:45 – 11:00 – Nursing and Education Without Borders
(Nursing Panel: Monika Kubíková, Katarína Morris, Martin Krsak, Ondrej Obediar, Jakub Rybar)
11:00 – 11:15 – Break
11:15 – 12:00 – The Role of a General Practitioner in the UK, Longevity Clinic (Marcela Uhliarová)
12:00 – 12:45 – Telemedicine and AI (Martin Krsák)
12:45 – 14:00 – Lunch Break
14:00 – 16:30 – Slovak Global Network (SGN): "Connected for Health: How to Connect Slovak Healthcare Professionals Abroad", Roundtable dedicated to finding the best solutions for sharing experiences, mutual inspiration, and collaboration with Slovakia.
Opening Ceremony – Speeches by Organizers and Representatives from Ministries and Other Institutions
Nursing Associate Program UK
Ondrej Obediar, BSc, MSc
Director of a charitable organization, Head of Health and Wellbeing, psychological counselor, psychotherapist, and university lecturer at LTU in healthcare, social care, and mental health programs.
Ondrej is originally from Slovakia. He studied at universities in Liverpool and Salford, earning a BSc (Hons) in Psychology and an MSc in Applied Psychology (Therapies), along with a postgraduate diploma from LJMU and another in Counselling and Psychotherapy from Chrysalis Institute. Since completing his studies, he has successfully worked as a work coach for the NHS. He currently serves as the Head of Health and Wellbeing and Director of the organization Growing Togetherness CIC. He also runs a private practice based in Manchester.
His professional interests include how nature can support mental health, workplace stress management, and using lifestyle coaching to help people transition toward more sustainable and fulfilling lifestyles.
He is also the Chair of the Slovak Catholic Mission for Northwest England and is involved in the integration of the Slovak Roma community in Leeds and Bradford.
He has proven experience organizing and participating in cultural, social, and national events in cooperation with embassies.
Ondrej Obediar, BSc, MSc
Director of a charitable organization, Head of Health and Wellbeing, psychological counselor, psychotherapist, and university lecturer at LTU in healthcare, social care, and mental health programs.
Ondrej is originally from Slovakia. He studied at universities in Liverpool and Salford, earning a BSc (Hons) in Psychology and an MSc in Applied Psychology (Therapies), along with a postgraduate diploma from LJMU and another in Counselling and Psychotherapy from Chrysalis Institute. Since completing his studies, he has successfully worked as a work coach for the NHS. He currently serves as the Head of Health and Wellbeing and Director of the organization Growing Togetherness CIC. He also runs a private practice based in Manchester.
His professional interests include how nature can support mental health, workplace stress management, and using lifestyle coaching to help people transition toward more sustainable and fulfilling lifestyles.
He is also the Chair of the Slovak Catholic Mission for Northwest England and is involved in the integration of the Slovak Roma community in Leeds and Bradford.
He has proven experience organizing and participating in cultural, social, and national events in cooperation with embassies.
Speaker post-Brexit – SARIO – on the topic of importing medical equipment into the UK.
Presentation: Nursing Associate Program UK
Multidisciplinary Antimicrobial Therapy:
An Example of Comprehensive Outpatient Infection Treatment
MUDr. Martin Kršák, MSc, FASAM
Martin Kršák is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Colorado School of Medicine. His main areas of expertise include orthopedic infections and infectious complications associated with substance use, including non-sterile injections and related behaviors and circumstances (such as commercial sex work, homelessness, and incarceration).
Before joining the University of Colorado, he served as a faculty member in internal medicine, infectious diseases, and addiction medicine at Tufts University School of Medicine. At that time, he worked at Lemuel Shattuck Hospital in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts — a state public health department hospital serving underprivileged, incarcerated, marginalized, and substance-using populations.
Dr. Kršák's other professional interests include the broader use of telemedicine and long-acting medications, as well as the impact of medical interventions on public health and healthcare economics across various settings, including correctional systems. Martin Kršák grew up in Slovakia (former Czechoslovakia) and earned his MUDr. degree from the Jessenius Faculty of Medicine at Comenius University in Martin, Slovakia. He completed his internal medicine residency at Caritas (later Steward) Carney Hospital in Dorchester, MA (an affiliate of Tufts University) and his infectious disease fellowship through the Tufts University program (Tufts Medical Center, Lahey Hospital, and Lemuel Shattuck Hospital). He earned an MSc in Clinical and Translational Science at Tufts and is currently pursuing an MBA at the University of Colorado Denver.
An Example of Comprehensive Outpatient Infection Treatment
MUDr. Martin Kršák, MSc, FASAM
Martin Kršák is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Colorado School of Medicine. His main areas of expertise include orthopedic infections and infectious complications associated with substance use, including non-sterile injections and related behaviors and circumstances (such as commercial sex work, homelessness, and incarceration).
Before joining the University of Colorado, he served as a faculty member in internal medicine, infectious diseases, and addiction medicine at Tufts University School of Medicine. At that time, he worked at Lemuel Shattuck Hospital in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts — a state public health department hospital serving underprivileged, incarcerated, marginalized, and substance-using populations.
Dr. Kršák's other professional interests include the broader use of telemedicine and long-acting medications, as well as the impact of medical interventions on public health and healthcare economics across various settings, including correctional systems. Martin Kršák grew up in Slovakia (former Czechoslovakia) and earned his MUDr. degree from the Jessenius Faculty of Medicine at Comenius University in Martin, Slovakia. He completed his internal medicine residency at Caritas (later Steward) Carney Hospital in Dorchester, MA (an affiliate of Tufts University) and his infectious disease fellowship through the Tufts University program (Tufts Medical Center, Lahey Hospital, and Lemuel Shattuck Hospital). He earned an MSc in Clinical and Translational Science at Tufts and is currently pursuing an MBA at the University of Colorado Denver.
Presentation: Multidisciplinary Antimicrobial Therapy –
An Example of Comprehensive Outpatient Infection Treatment
An Example of Comprehensive Outpatient Infection Treatment
Nursing Competencies in the United Kingdom
Monika Kubíková, BSc
CU Sister / Charge Nurse
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Monika Kubíková, BSc
CU Sister / Charge Nurse
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust
Monika has over 25 years of experience as a specialized nurse in the department of anesthesiology and intensive care. She worked in Bratislava for nearly nine years before continuing her nursing career in Kent, England. Her extensive experience offers a unique perspective on nursing practice and the differences in the role of a nurse in Slovakia compared to abroad.
Presentation: Multidisciplinary Antimicrobial Therapy –
An Example of Comprehensive Outpatient Infection Treatment
An Example of Comprehensive Outpatient Infection Treatment
Integration Journey of a Slovak Nurse in the United Kingdom
Katarina Morris, BScBSc in Nursing, Specialist Nurse in Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, Professional Nurse Advocate
Katarína studied at the Secondary Medical School in Levoča, after which she worked for three years as a nurse in the Intensive Care Unit in the Czech Republic. She currently works as a Specialist Nurse in the Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care in the United Kingdom, where she has lived for 21 years. Her main responsibilities include supporting families during complex situations and facilitating communication with doctors. She also runs a clinic for patients recovering from critical illness and provides restorative clinical supervision for nurses and other healthcare professionals. Her career and education focus primarily on psychology, communication, mental health support, and palliative care.
Presentation: The Integration Journey of a Slovak Nurse in the United Kingdom
Integration of Foreign Nurses in Slovakia
MUDr. Jakub Rybár
Jakub Rybár graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at Comenius University. He worked at the National Oncology Institute and at Medissimo Hospital, where he earned a specialization in surgery. He later served as the director of Medissimo Hospital, Novapharm Hospital, and AGEL Skalica University Hospital. He currently holds positions as a board member of AGEL Skalica University Hospital and Radiology s.r.o., and as the director of AGEL Clinic Bratislava. Within the AGEL Group, he is actively involved in development projects focused on telemedicine and robotics.
MUDr. Jakub Rybár
Jakub Rybár graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at Comenius University. He worked at the National Oncology Institute and at Medissimo Hospital, where he earned a specialization in surgery. He later served as the director of Medissimo Hospital, Novapharm Hospital, and AGEL Skalica University Hospital. He currently holds positions as a board member of AGEL Skalica University Hospital and Radiology s.r.o., and as the director of AGEL Clinic Bratislava. Within the AGEL Group, he is actively involved in development projects focused on telemedicine and robotics.
Nursing Panel: Nursing and Education Without Borders
Monika Kubíková,
Katarína Morris,
Martin Kršák,
Ondrej Obediar,
Jakub Rybar
Telemedicine
Martin Kršák is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Colorado School of Medicine. His primary areas of expertise include orthopedic infections and infectious complications associated with substance use, including non-sterile injections and related behaviors and circumstances (such as commercial sex work, homelessness, and incarceration).
Before joining the faculty at Colorado, he served as an assistant professor in internal medicine, infectious diseases, and addiction medicine at Tufts University School of Medicine. During that time, he worked at Lemuel Shattuck Hospital in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts—a public health department hospital serving underprivileged, incarcerated, marginalized, and substance-using populations.
A complementary tool for increasing accessibility and reducing costs in healthcare
MUDr. Martin Kršák, MSc, FASAM
Martin Kršák is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Colorado School of Medicine. His primary areas of expertise include orthopedic infections and infectious complications associated with substance use, including non-sterile injections and related behaviors and circumstances (such as commercial sex work, homelessness, and incarceration).
Before joining the faculty at Colorado, he served as an assistant professor in internal medicine, infectious diseases, and addiction medicine at Tufts University School of Medicine. During that time, he worked at Lemuel Shattuck Hospital in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts—a public health department hospital serving underprivileged, incarcerated, marginalized, and substance-using populations.
Dr. Kršák’s other professional interests include broader use of telemedicine and long-acting medications, as well as the impact of medical interventions on public health and healthcare economics in various settings, including correctional systems. Martin Kršák grew up in Slovakia (former Czechoslovakia) and earned his MUDr. degree from the Jessenius Faculty of Medicine at Comenius University in Martin, Slovakia. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Caritas (later Steward) Carney Hospital in Dorchester, MA (an affiliate of Tufts University), and his infectious disease fellowship through the Tufts University program (Tufts Medical Center, Lahey Hospital, and Lemuel Shattuck Hospital). At Tufts, he earned an MSc in Clinical and Translational Medical Sciences and is currently pursuing an MBA at the University of Colorado Denver.
Presentation: Telemedicine
A Complementary Tool for Increasing Accessibility and Reducing Costs in Healthcare
A Complementary Tool for Increasing Accessibility and Reducing Costs in Healthcare
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