UNITED INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL SCHOOLS
Here's a recap:
Pulse was the latest edition of the annual international conference for medical students held by UIMS. It was a one-day conference where students got to learn about both internal medicine and surgery in wonderful lectures and workshops provided by doctors from the Czech Republic and other European countries. Multiple organizations set up stalls where students could learn about them and what they did. Students came from different faculties all over the Czech Republic, and it was a great place to interact with them and make connections across the country.
It took place at the First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague on March 14th, 2026. It comprised 3 lectures and 10 workshops.
Lectures
A Brief Introduction to Research
A Student's Perspective
Are you curious about getting involved in research but unsure where to start? Explore practical tips on finding opportunities, developing research ideas, and using the PICOTT framework to turn curiosity into meaningful projects, all from a student's perspective.
Plastic Surgery in Clinical Practice
Dr. Martin Ouzký is a plastic surgeon specializing in hand surgery including post-traumatic conditions, and aesthetic procedures in the face and breast. He will be giving us a talk on “Plastic Surgery in Clinical Practice: Case-based Insights
Why Medicine? Why Surgery?
What does it really take to become a surgeon? From a childhood experience that sparked his passion for medicine to earning a surgical position through sheer persistence, MUDr. Adil Abdul Salam shared an honest look at the challenges, sacrifices, and rewards of pursuing a career in surgery.
Workshops
Airway Management
Airway management remains one of the most essential clinical skillsets in medicine. This workshop will cover foundational principles while exploring more advanced airway techniques. Join us for a practical, hands-on introduction to these lifesaving interventions led by Dr. Dimitri Andreev, Department of Anesthesiology and Resuscitation, NH Hospital a.s., AKESO Holding.
Basic Suturing
Basic Suturing Workshop is perfect for beginners looking to enhance their surgical skills. With their hands-on, practical training approach, IFMSA and K2s have been educating aspiring surgeons across Europe, and we’re thrilled to have them join us. Get ready for an engaging and interactive experience!
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Advanced Suturing
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The Advanced Suturing Workshop is a practical session designed to refine complex suturing techniques, improve precision and tissue handling, and enhance wound closure skills through guided practice and expert feedback.
Life Support
Revisit essential principles in our Life Support workshop. This session provides a practical refresher on emergency care, focusing on prompt recognition, effective response, and coordinated teamwork. Engage in guided, hands-on practice to strengthen confidence, preparedness, and performance in managing critical situations.
Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)
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Practice structured clinical scenarios designed to simulate real OSCE environments, while strengthening communication skills, refining clinical reasoning, and developing a systematic approach to patient assessment.
Receive constructive, structured feedback from experienced facilitators to identify strengths and areas for improvement. The workshop enhances confidence, time management, and professional performance, equipping you to excel not only in OSCE assessments but also throughout your clinical rotations and future practice.
Interactive Ultrasound Workshop
A Hands-On Tutorial
From distinguishing tissues by their echogenicity to visualizing the stomach, spleen, and kidneys in real time, discover how ultrasound transforms anatomy into living, dynamic images and why it has become an essential skill in modern clinical practice.
Vascular Anastomosis
The Vascular Anastomosis Workshop is a hands-on surgical skills session focused on mastering vessel suturing techniques, precision handling, and patency assessment. Practice under expert guidance to enhance confidence, accuracy, and operative performance.
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation
This workshop provides a comprehensive introduction to Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) and the core principles of interventional cardiology, including patient selection, procedural planning, device selection, and complication management. Gain insight into the indications, techniques, and evolving advancements in structural heart interventions.
The session is followed by an immersive, hands-on experience using high-fidelity TAVI simulators, practice procedural steps, improve technical proficiency, and enhance understanding of real-world clinical applications in a controlled learning environment.
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Clinical Cases Masterclass
Clinical Cases Masterclass is an interactive workshop focused on structured case discussions, enhancing clinical reasoning, diagnostic skills, and decision-making. Participants analyze real scenarios, engage in collaborative learning, and refine evidence-based management approaches.
Practical Dermatology
Explore dermatology through an engaging, clinically focused workshop designed to strengthen visual diagnostic skills and clinical reasoning. The session features an interactive “Spot the Lesion” segment, to analyze and differentiate common skin findings.
This is followed by a practical introduction to dermatologic examination techniques, lesion description, and systematic diagnostic approaches used in everyday clinical practice.
