Course on the Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS)

On behalf of the Bulgarian Emergency Surgery and Trauma Society (BESTS) and the Medical University Plovdiv, we invite you to take part in the course Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), certified by the American College of Surgeons (ACS). Participating in the course provides you with the only opportunity in Bulgaria to be trained by ACS certified instructors.

The course will be led by our certified instructors and experienced international faculty and coordinators approved by the ATLS Committee of the American College of Surgeons (ACS).
The program is appropriate for intern doctors, residents, teachers and doctors, who intend to gain knowledge and abilities in the approach and management of trauma patients in the “golden hour”.
Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive globally recognized personal certificates, signed and stamped by ACS. This course is referred to the basic skills for clinical work, valid for all hospitals worldwide

IMPORTANT!

Required documents for application:

  • A copy of the diploma/document for intern doctors;
  • Scanned English language proficiency document (B2) or relevant;
  • Motivational letter for participation in the course.
  • The documentation should be provided by the deadline of 31 January 2025 to:

  • Tanya Checheva (national coordinator) – [email protected]
  • Associate Prof. Milena Sandeva (local coordinator) – [email protected]
  • Entry fee:

  • Residents, teachers and intern doctors /last year of study/, with a potential for ATLS instructor credentials) – 500 EUR;
  • The approved candidates will receive original printed copy of ATLS textbook 10th edition from ACS, to read it and prepare themselves, 1 month before the initiation of each course.

    * Due to limited enrollment, a selection will be made and successful applicants will receive feedback and additional instructions and information.
    ** Participation fee is payable after approval to participate.
    *** The ATLS course in Bulgaria has been contracted and licensed for 6 years by ACS (American College of Surgeons) and BESTS (Bulgarian Emergency Surgery and Trauma Society) /bests.bg/, represented by its’ president – Prof. Dr Boris Sakakushev MD PhD, director of ATLS for Bulgaria.