Dear Colleagues, On behalf of the IMCA Executive Committee and the Congress Organizing Committee, I cordially invite you to attend the 5th International Medical Multidisciplinary Congress in Albania. It is both an honor and a privilege to welcome all of you in this scientific event which will be held over 3 days to beautiful city of Tirana from 23 to 25 November 2023.

These 5-yearly international meetings provide an important forum for the dissemination of new research and innovative technological development in the medical field and its multidisciplinary platforms. In addition, the 30 clinical sections covering a full range of themes have proved to be excellent opportunities for productive scientific discussions on various topics, exchange of new ideas and establishing new collaborations between colleagues from more than 30 countries across Balkans, Europe, USA, and Asia. Once again this Congress will be organized by the American Hospital in association with AMEA – Albanian Medical Education Association with the support of the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Education. The main focus of the 5th Congress will be “The Pathway to Success, recent outstanding achievements in the field of Medicine, future trends and needs. Lectures, Debates, Symposia, Workshops, Educational sessions, Courses to trainees and clinicians, will form the core of the Scientific Program; all of them presented by prominent researchers and scientists in their respective fields.

The key topics addressed through multi-disciplinary clinical sessions, will include mini-invasive treatment in different surgical and non-surgical medical specialties and modern protocols, in neurosurgery, general surgery, oncology and cancer, radiotherapy, urology, orthopedic, colorectal surgery, intensive care and anesthesia, advanced imaging, nuclear medicine and laboratory; IVF and gynecology; ophthalmology, reconstructive surgery, dermatology, aesthetic medicine, internal medicine, hematology, pediatrics, nutrition, endocrinology, pathology, medical tourism, advanced practice and clinical dentistry, pharmacy. Student Forum, Nursing Forums with Simulation Workshop will continue the successful education strategy among nursing staff and medical students. Our goal every year is to provide the resources needed to enhance our work and move education in medicine towards a higher level of excellence.

The capital of Albania is served by “Mother Teresa” Tirana International Airport (TIA) only 15.3 km, or 26 minutes away from the Conference Centre, with flights to many destinations all around Europe. Explore Tirana from the top of Dajti Mountain by a comfortable cable car, in just a few minutes. Visit the National Park, shops and old market, enjoy the many cultural traditions, well recognized of hospitality, downtown museums, galleries and restaurants offering gastronomic delicious food as well local specialties, modern pubs and bars, and all these experiences within a few minutes’ walk from the conference center. The five star Plaza Hotel in Tirana, the venue of the Congress, has all the facilities required for a successful Congress and is located in the city center, close to the main Scanderbeg Square. We are dedicated, to make this Congress an unforgettable experience and memorable event for you both socially and professionally.

Let your voice be heard at IMCA V 2023!

I warmly welcome you to Tirana, save the date, from 23 to 25 November 2023!

Yours sincerely,

Lindita Shosha Mano
President IMCA 2023