Permanent Conference of Slovak Health Professionals

connecting Slovak doctors, healthcare professionals, social workers and students working abroad with Slovakia

Organizer: International Association of Doctors and Healthcare Professionals in Slovakia

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UPCOMING EVENT
Reflections and Future Paths:
A Hybrid Discussion of Slovaks in the UK and Slovakia
Location: MyHive Tower 1, 11th Floor, Vajnorská 100/A, Bratislava

Moderator: Marian Neradný, Executive Secretary of MALnS

Format: Open moderated discussion without a fixed structure

Goal: Feedback, input for the conference proceedings, and defining clear future activities among Slovaks in healthcare

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Join the moderated discussion "Reflections and Future Paths", where Slovak professionals working in the United Kingdom and Slovakia will come together to evaluate the first edition of the Permanent Conference and shape plans for 2025. The hybrid format allows you to attend in person at MyHive (Bratislava) or online — wherever you are, your insights are valuable!
27.06.2025
10:00 - 13:00
Bratislava, SK
OFFLINE/ONLINE

PAST EVENTS
Healthcare – Let’s Inspire Each Other – Day 2 >>> results and materials from the event
The conference will feature panels such as “Nursing and Education Without Borders,” “Connected for Health: How to Link Slovak Healthcare Professionals Abroad,” and “The Role of the General Practitioner in the UK.” Most of the speakers are Slovaks working in healthcare abroad, who will be paired with experts from Slovakia.
The second day of the conference is dedicated to showcasing best-practice examples.

Conference Program – Day 2
09:00 – 09:30 Welcome and coffee
09:30 – 10:15 Experiences from Abroad: Study and Training – Racing Against Time (Insights from the Transplant Unit in London) (Katarína Lenártová)
10:15 – 10:40 Education and Practice of Psychologists in Slovakia and the UK (Lenka Janik Blašková)
10:40 – 11:00 The Psychiatric Care System in the United Kingdom (Edita Searle, Helena Aziri)
11:00 – 11:20 Palliative Care in the UK (Katarína Morris)
11:20 – 11:35 Coffee Break
11:35 – 12:30 Medical Education & Healthcare Data (Martin Krsák, Imrich Berta and Laura Johanesova)
12:30 – 13:30 Lunch Break
13:30 – 13:50 Experiences from Abroad: Surgical Practice in Austria (Peter Lehocký)
13:50 – 14:30 Closing Remarks and Farewell

17.05.2025
10:00 - 13:00
Bratislava, SK
OFFLINE/ONLINE
Healthcare – Let’s Inspire Each Other – Day 1 >>> results and materials from the event
The conference will feature panels such as “Nursing and Education Without Borders,” “Connected for Health: How to Link Slovak Healthcare Professionals Abroad,” and “The Role of the General Practitioner in the UK.” Most of the speakers are Slovaks working in healthcare abroad, who will be paired with experts from Slovakia.
The first day of the conference is dedicated to the strategic goals of healthcare.

Conference Program – Day 1
08:30 – 09:00 Registration and welcome of guests
09:00 – 09:45 Opening ceremony – speeches by the organizers and representatives from ministries and other organizations
09:45 – 11:00 Nursing and Education Without Borders
(Nursing Panel: Monika Kubíková, Katarína Morris, Martin Krsák, Ondrej Obediar, Jakub Rybar)
11:00 – 11:15 Break
11:15 – 12:00 The Role of the 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 Link Slovak Healthcare Professionals Abroad”
Round table dedicated to finding the best solutions for sharing experiences, mutual inspiration and collaboration with Slovakia.

16.05.2025
10:00 - 14:30
Bratislava, SK
OFFLINE/ONLINE
Mental Health of Healthcare and Social Workers at Work and During Recovery >>> video record
Ondrej Obediar, psychologist practicing in the UK
Ondrej studied at the Universities of Liverpool and Salford where he graduated with a BSc Hons in Psychology and an MSc in Applied Psychology (Therapy).
After graduating he has successfully worked as a career coach for the NHS. He is our Health and Wellbeing Leader and also a Gardener at Seedley Park Pavilion Allotments, Gardens and Café.
His area of ​​interest is how nature helps to improve the mental health of individuals and through lifestyle coaching he can help you to live a more sustainable and fulfilling lifestyle.

Workshop program:
1. Introduction
2. Mental health and its aspects
3. Challenges in the profession of health and social workers
4. Prevention and care of mental health
5. Convalescence and return to work
6. Practical exercises and sharing of experiences
7. Conclusion
8. Workshop evaluation
4.04.2025
09:00 – 12:00
ONLINE

10I02-03-V01-00018
Permanent Conference of Slovak Health Professionals – connecting Slovak doctors, health professionals, social workers and students working abroad with Slovakia
strengthening relations with the diaspora, supporting civic initiatives
  • Title of the project
    Permanent Conference of Slovak Health Professionals
  • Duration of the project
    01.01.2025 - 30.06.2026
  • The acronym of the project
    Strengthening relations and developing networks with the Slovak diaspora operating abroad in the field of healthcare and social services with the aim of bringing closer the possibilities of their professional connection with Slovakia in the field of work, as well as in the field of education and improving qualifications
  • Project number
    10I02-03-V01-00018
  • Program
    Next Generation EU
Budget

The maximum amount of the grant is EUR 119.851,20

Project outputs:
1) to create a permanent conference in Slovakia, which will take place once a year, on the same date in Slovakia, with the participation of the Slovak diaspora working in the field of healthcare and social services abroad, for:

  • deepening existing relationships and expanding networks,
  • exchanging current information, experience and know-how in the field of education and professional approaches used in healthcare and social services,
  • presenting modern workplaces and innovations in Slovakia, as well as abroad,
  • presenting current opportunities in the field of career involvement and improving qualifications in Slovakia in the fields of healthcare and social services,
  • presenting information that may be helpful in terms of legislative support, when returning to Slovakia or engaging in work and educational activities in Slovakia.

2) organize meetings between representatives of the academic sector of Slovak universities and universities abroad, in which Slovak experts living abroad in the field of health and social services are represented, to establish possible cooperation, with a frequency set at least once a year, 1 Annex No. 1

3) organize meetings between representatives of practitioners and healthcare management with healthcare professionals and managers - Slovaks working abroad in the field of healthcare and social services, for the exchange of information and sharing of know-how with Slovak experts, with a frequency of at least 1 x per year,

4) organize round tables for discussion of the outcomes of implemented events and setting the plan for subsequent activities, with a frequency of 1 x per year after the conference for setting cooperation for the following year,

5) organize the first webinars, mainly for university students, but also for the professional public, led by Slovak experts working abroad, on the topics of supporting mental health and developing soft skills of doctors, healthcare professionals and social service workers.

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