Military Medical Academy Sofia
| Military Medical Academy (Bulgarian Военномедицинска академия) | |
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| Sponsorship | State |
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Sofia , Bulgaria
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| state | Sofia |
| Country | Bulgaria |
| Coordinates | 42 ° 41 '2 " N , 23 ° 18' 14" E |
| ladder | Major General Prof. Dr. Wenzislaw Mutaftschijski ( Bulgarian Венцислав Мутафчийски ) |
| beds | 283 |
| Employee | 32 clinics and departments |
| areas of expertise | over 30, general, specialized |
| founding | December 1, 1891 |
| Website | www.vma.bg |
 
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Military Medical Academy Sofia, Bulgaria |
The Military Medical Academy ( MMA for short , Bulgarian: Военномедицинска академия ) is a military medical institution for science, research, teaching, diagnostics and therapy in the Bulgarian capital Sofia .
history
The Military Medical Academy emerged from the “General Garrison Hospital” in Sofia , which was founded on December 1, 1891. Dr. Georgi Solotovich ( Bulgarian Георги Золотович ), a prominent figure in public life and an active designer of the then newly emerging health legislation , was appointed the first head of the newly opened hospital.
The hospital staff took an active part in the Balkan Wars and World War I (1912/13 and 1914–1918). During this time, the medical facility was actively promoted by sending German, Austrian and Hungarian doctors.
In March 1949 the "Military Medical School" was founded in Sofia , which was closed in 1958.
It was reopened in 1960 under the name “Higher Military Medical Institute” ( WWMI ) in order to be able to cope with the steadily growing tasks of the military medical personnel in the areas of diagnostics, healing, research, science and teaching. Over the years, especially after the construction of the new building, the WWMI has developed into an authoritative health facility with modern facilities, highly qualified specialists, outstanding scientists and respected lecturers.
With Decree No. 546 of the Council of Ministers of April 7, 1989, the "Military Medical Academy" was founded, which included the following institutions:
- "Higher Military Medical Institute",
- "Joint Aeromedical Institute for Science and Research",
- " Varna Marine Hospital " ( Bulgarian Варна ),
- “ Sofia Government Hospital ” ( Bulgarian София ).
The Military Medical Academy, as a unified facility for therapy, science and teaching, was entrusted with the tasks of carrying out numerous activities in the areas of diagnostics and therapy, of further developing military medical science, and of offering training, specialization and further qualification for military medical personnel to ensure combat readiness and combat capability of the army, as well as to ensure health of army personnel.
In cooperation with the Naval Academy in Warna , cadets have been trained in the accredited bachelor's degree “Organization and management of military formations at the tactical level” at the Sofia Military Medical Academy since 2017. Accreditation for the relevant specialization in the subject “Medical Aid for the Armed Forces” is planned for 2019.
structure
The facilities described below for outpatient and inpatient medical care have been part of the Military Medical Academy since February 2001.
Former military hospitals
- "Multiprofiles Hospital for Active Therapy" (MBBAL), Sofia ( Bulgarian София ),
- "Hospital for Active Therapy" (BBAL), Varna ( Bulgarian Варна ),
- "Hospital for Active Therapy" (BBAL), Plovdiv ( Bulgarian Пловдив ),
- "Hospital for Active Treatment" (BBAL), Sliven ( Bulgarian Сливен )
- "Hospital for Active Therapy" (BBAL), Pleven ( Bulgarian Плевен ).
Former military sanatoriums
- "Hospital for Balneology, Rehabilitation and Prophylaxis" (BBBRP), Chissarja ( Bulgarian Хисаря ),
- "Hospital for Balneology, Rehabilitation and Prophylaxis" (BBBRP), Pomorie ( Bulgarian Поморие ),
- “Hospital for Balneology, Rehabilitation and Prophylaxis” (BBBRP), Bankja ( Bulgarian Банкя ).
Medical centers
- at the military academy "Georgi Rakowski",
- at the "Authority for Military Information",
- at the "Authority for Security, Military Police and Military Counter-Espionage",
- at the faculties of the "National Military University",
- in the Bulgarian Army and in other military institutions.
Other departments
- "Center for Military Medical Expertise and Aviation Medicine",
- "Military medical rapid deployment unit",
- "Research Institute for Radiation Biology and Protection from Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Weapons" in Sofia, Owtscha Kupel district,
- “Center for Military Epidemiology and Hygiene” in Sofia with departments in Plovdiv, Sliven and Varna.
In 1998 a department for “General and Oncological Gynecology ” was set up at the “Clinic for Visceral Surgery ” in order to meet the needs that arose in the course of the acceptance of women into the army. In 2004 this department was converted into the now independent “Clinic for General and Oncological Gynecology”.
In 2003 the "Clinic for Liver-Pancreas and Transplant Surgery" was founded, which specializes in the surgical treatment of liver and pancreas with high resp. with a very high degree of complexity and specializes in all interventions in the field of visceral surgery using laparoscopic or classic methods. As part of the liver transplant program that started in 2007, more than 25 liver transplants have already been performed at the clinic .
Head of the Military Medical Academy
All ranks refer to the date of entry into service.
- Colonel Gentscho Krastinow ( Bulgarian Генчо Кръстинов ) (1960–1962),
- Professor Atanas Maleew ( Bulgarian Атанас Малеев ) (1962–1964),
- Colonel Doz. Nikolaj Kupenow ( Bulgarian Николай Купенов ) (1964–1967),
- Colonel Doz. Ivan Chariew ( Bulgarian Иван Хариев ) (1967–1973),
- Colonel Dr. Wassil Gerganow ( Bulgarian Васил Герганов ) (June 1973 - September 1981),
- Major General Professor Nikolaj Kupenow ( Bulgarian: Николай Купенов ) (September 1981 - September 1988),
- Professor Jowtscho Topalow ( Bulgarian Йовчо Топалов ) (September 1988 - April 1989),
- Major General Corresponding Academician Jowtscho Topalow ( Bulgarian Йовчо Топалов ) (April 1989 - June 1990),
- Major General Academician Grigor Metschkow ( Bulgarian Григор Мечков ) (1990–1992),
- Major General Lecturer Nikola Alexandrow ( Bulgarian: Никола Александров ) (1992–1994),
- Colonel Professor Milan Petrov ( Bulgarian Милан Петров ) (1994–1998),
- Brigadier General Lecturer Rumen Slatew ( Bulgarian Румен Златев ) (1998–2002),
- Major General Professor Stojan Tonew ( Bulgarian Стоян Тонев ) (2002-2013),
- Colonel Lecturer Dr. Krum Kazarow ( Bulgarian Крум Кацаров ) (December 4, 2013 - June 3, 2014),
- Major General Corresponding Academician Professor Nikolaj Petrov ( Bulgarian: Николай Петров ) (June 3, 2014 - May 4, 2017),
- Colonel Professor Dr. Wenzislaw Mutaftschijski ( Bulgarian Венцислав Мутафчийски ) ( Interim Manager ) (May 4, 2017 - February 7, 2018),
- Brigadier General (Major General since May 6, 2019) Professor Dr. Wenzislaw Mutaftschijski February 7, 2018 to date.
Individual evidence
- ^ History. Military Medical Academy - Chair of Urology and Nephrology, accessed on August 16, 2018 (Bulgarian).
- ↑ Talka Simeonova: MMA since 119 years. BNT, December 1, 2010, accessed August 16, 2018 (Bulgarian).
- ↑ Slatewa, Anka. The Austrian donors for Bulgaria, 1912–1918 (Bulgarian traditions and international experience). Sofia: 2004, 195 pages
- ↑ Slatew, Marko: A brief overview of the development of the military education system in socialism. In: Education in Socialist Bulgaria : Between Tradition and Communist Ideology. Project Experienced Past. T. 1. Veliko Tarnowo: Faber, 2015. pp. 109, 114.
- ↑ a b The Military Medical Academy celebrates 119 years. November 30, 2010, accessed August 16, 2018 (Bulgarian).
- ↑ a b story. Military Medical Academy, accessed September 5, 2019 (Bulgarian).
- ↑ Organization and management of military formations on a tactical level
- ^ Lecturer Todor Kerin: 125 Years - Military Medical Academy. November 29, 2016, accessed August 16, 2018 (Bulgarian).
Web links
- Official site (Bulgarian)