Participating chambers

БЪЛГАРСКИ ЛЕКАРСКИ СЪЮЗ

Bulgarian Medical Association

Бул. "Акад. Иван Гешов" 15, Sofia 1431

+359 (2) 954 11 26 / 954 11 86

blsus[at]mail.bg / foreign.bls[at]gmail.com

The Bulgarian Medical Association was established in its current form in 1999. Membership is compulsory for all 99,000 physicians in Bulgaria.

Tasks and responsibilities

Observation of the Professional Ethical Code and improvement of physicians’ social status
Participation in negotiations for the National Framework Contract
Maintenance of the registry of physicians
Organisation of continuing medical education
Strengthening relations with the medical associations of neighbouring and other countries

Regional Medical Colleges

Observation of the Professional Ethical Code and improvement of physicians’ social status
Maintenance of the local registry of physicians
Organisation of local continuing medical education

Medical education

Basic Medical Education

The minimum duration of study for acquiring a medical degree is 6 years / 4965 hours
The medical universities define the content of basic medical training

Specialty Training

The Scientific Medical Societies define the content of specialty training
Changes are implemented by an order issued by the Ministry of Health
Specialty training takes place at university hospitals and general hospitals that are accredited for training activity
Certificates for specialty training are issued by the medical universities
Specialty qualifications from abroad are recognised by the Ministry of Health

Continuing Medical Education /
Continuing Professional Development (CME / CPD)

CME and CPD are voluntary in Bulgaria, but it is recommended that physicians accumulate 150 credits, equalling 150 hours of CME, over a three-year period
The Bulgarian Medical Association is responsible for CME/CPD regulations
Accreditation of training events takes into account the duration of the event, its compliance with professional guidelines and the level of competency of the lecturers

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