On behalf of the Bulgarian Emergency Surgery and Trauma Society (BESTS) and Medical University – Plovdiv, we invite you to participate in a course on the Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS). Participation in the course provides the only opportunity in Bulgaria to be trained by certified instructors from ACS.
The program is suitable for students in the “Medicine” specialty (6th year), as well as for lecturers, residents, and doctors with an acquired specialty who wish to acquire knowledge and skills regarding the management, approach, and treatment of trauma patients in the “golden hour.”
Upon successful completion of the course, participants receive globally recognized certificates approved by ACS. This course relates to basic clinical work skills valid for all hospitals worldwide.
Course Sessions:
October 22 – 25, 2026
December 2026. Exact dates to be announced soon.
Required application conditions:
Copy of diploma for completed education
English language proficiency – B2
Deadline for submitting documents:
15.08.2026 via the BESTS website application form at https://bests.bg/atls
For further questions, please contact:
National Coordinator [email protected]
Assoc. Prof. Milena Sandeva (Local Coordinator) – [email protected]
Course Fee:
Lecturers, residents, and doctors with acquired specialties (with the possibility of obtaining an ATLS instructor certificate) – 600 EUR;
Potential candidates can continue with an instructor course for an additional fee of 150 EUR;
Approved candidates will receive the original edition of the ATLS textbook from ACS, 1 month before the start of each course.
Due to the limited number of participants, a selection process will be conducted after receiving the applications, and approved candidates will be contacted with additional instructions and information.
The participation fee is paid after approval for participation.
The ATLS course in Bulgaria is licensed for 6 years by the ACS (American College of Surgeons) and BESTS (Bulgarian Emergency Surgery and Trauma Society) – https://bests.bg/en/, represented by its president – Prof. Dr. Boris Sakakushev, MD, PhD – ATLS Director for Bulgaria.