Visegrad Internists Network 2027
The project is co-financed by the governments of Czechia,
Hungary, Poland and Slovakia through Visegrad Grants from the
International Visegrad Fund (www.visegradfund.org).
The mission of the fund is to advance ideas for sustainable regional
cooperation in Central Europe.
Connecting internists across the Visegrad region and Ukraine.
About the project
Visegrad Internists Network 2027 brings together physicians from Czechia, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, and Ukraine to promote professional development and strengthen regional cooperation in internal medicine.
Co-funded by the International Visegrad Fund, the project focuses on two main activities:
Young Talents in Internal Medicine World Contest 2027 — supporting early-career internists from the five participating countries in taking part in an international competition that recognizes excellence in clinical case reports. The World Finals will take place in Kraków, Poland.
Visegrad Day held alongside MIRCIM 2027 — a dedicated event on 8 May 2027 bringing together physicians from the region to exchange experiences, build professional connections, and foster collaboration in internal medicine.
Through these activities, the project connects internists at different stages of their professional development from across the region.
Project partners
The project is led by the Polish Institute for Evidence Based Medicine in collaboration with:
- Czech Society of Internal Medicine (visit website)
- Hungarian Society of Internal Medicine (visit website)
- Polish Society of Internal Medicine (visit website)
- Slovak Medical Association (visit website)
- Ivan Horbachevsky Ternopil National Medical University (TNMU) (visit website)
- Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University (LNMU) (visit website)
Key objectives
Strengthen regional cooperation
Build stronger professional relationships among internists from the V4 countries and Ukraine.
Support young medical talent
Help early-career internists develop their clinical and academic skills and gain international experience.
Share knowledge and build connections
Create opportunities for mentorship, knowledge exchange, and lasting professional networks.
Who can participate in the Young Talents Contest?
The Young Talents in Internal Medicine World Contest 2027 is open to internal medicine specialists and trainees in internal medicine aged 35 or younger. Each submission must be endorsed by a recognized Contest partner.
For full eligibility requirements and contest rules, visit youngtalents.one.
Financial support through the Visegrad Internists Network 2027
Young internists from Czechia, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, and Ukraine who wish to receive support through the Visegrad Internists Network 2027 project must apply through one of the participating project partners:
- Czech Society of Internal Medicine
- Hungarian Society of Internal Medicine
- Polish Society of Internal Medicine
- Slovak Medical Association
- Ivan Horbachevsky Ternopil National Medical University (TNMU)
- Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University (LNMU)
How to join
Step 1. Contact your national society or participating university.
Ask about the National Qualification Rounds and the process for obtaining an endorsement for the World Contest.
Step 2. Submit your clinical case report.
Prepare your submission and apply through youngtalents.one by 15 February 2027.
Step 3. Take part in the international event in Kraków.
Eligible participants selected for support through the Visegrad Internists Network 2027 project will receive:
- Waived registration fees for the Young Talents Contest 2027 and MIRCIM 2027
- Accommodation for up to three nights during the event
- Access to three days of learning, professional development, and networking with international faculty and colleagues
Events
6–8 May 2027 | Kraków, Poland
Young Talents in Internal Medicine World Contest Finals 2027
The final stage of the international clinical case report competition for young internists.
12th McMaster International Review Conference of Internal Medicine (MIRCIM 2027)
An international educational conference in internal medicine.
8 May 2027 | Kraków, Poland
Visegrad Day
A dedicated opportunity for physicians from the V4 countries and Ukraine to meet, exchange experiences, and strengthen regional medical cooperation.
Scientific Committee
- Prof. Zdenek Monhart, Czech Society of Internal Medicine
- Prof. István Takács, Hungarian Society of Internal Medicine
- Prof. András Taller, Hungarian Society of Internal Medicine
- Dr. Orsi Vagi, Hungarian Society of Internal Medicine
- Prof. Michał Holecki, Polish Society of Internal Medicine
- Prof. Ivica Lazúrová, Slovak Medical Association
- Dr. Zora Lazúrová, Slovak Medical Association
- Prof. Larysa Martynyuk, Ivan Horbachevsky Ternopil National Medical University (TNMU)
- Prof. Aleksandra Oleshchuk, Ivan Horbachevsky Ternopil National Medical University (TNMU)
- Prof. Liliya Tsyhanyk, Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University (LNMU)
Chair of the Visegrad Day: Dr. Jan Škrha, Czech Society of Internal Medicine
Contact
Marta Pasiut
Project Coordinator
[email protected]
+ 48 663 430 239 (mobile and WhatsApp)
Working hours
Mon 12-18 | Tue 9-17 | Wed 12-18 | Thu 9-17 | Fri 9-17
Central European Summer Time / UTC+2
