ABOUT SMA

The Slovenian Medical Academy (SMA) was established at the beginning of 2017 by the Slovenian Medical Association. With its establishment, Slovenia joins the 23 other European countries with Medical Academies.

The Slovenian Academy of Medicine represents the professional and ethical highpoint of Slovenian medicine as it brings together experts recognized for their achievements at home and abroad. The establishment of the Slovenian Academy of Medicine is the result of many years of efforts by the medical profession. Above all, it is an important achievement, as its mission is to address critical public issues and problems related to medicine.

The Slovenian Academy of Medicine has also launched a research institute, enabling local experts to carry out key research in medical science.

THE MISSION OF THE SLOVENIAN ACADEMY OF MEDICINE

The mission of the Academy is to promote the professional and ethical practice and advancement of physicians and dentists and medical and dental science in the Republic of Slovenia.

The Slovenian Academy of Medicine monitors and actively participates in guiding the progress of healthcare and the healthcare system in the Republic of Slovenia and is committed to implementing all activities that contribute to improving the health status of the population of the Republic of Slovenia.

The Academy promotes and advances medical and dental science and contributes to the development of scientific thought by:

  • Addresses fundamental questions in medical science;
  • Participates in shaping and promoting medical research;
  • Providing assessments, proposals, and opinions on the state of medical research and initiatives for the development of medical science;
  • Contributes to the discussion of medical, health, and ethical issues in society;
  • Supports the creation of conditions and opportunities for the professional and scientific work of its members;
  • Organizing debates, professional and scientific meetings, consultations, and lectures;
  • Publishing medical publications;
  • Developing international cooperation in the medical and scientific fields.

THE VISION OF THE SLOVENIAN ACADEMY OF MEDICINE

The Slovenian Academy of Medicine will strive to improve the health, safety, and well-being of all Slovenian citizens by fostering a creative, supportive, and sustainable environment for medical research, by networking with other medical academies in Europe and worldwide by transferring knowledge from abroad to Slovenia and within Slovenia, by transferring knowledge in various fields of medicine, and by organizing training courses.

It will also transfer its knowledge to patient groups, pharmaceutical companies, health policy, and all key players in medical research and innovation in medicine and related fields.

It will promote research and development in the medical sciences and the transfer of knowledge and action for the benefit of patients and populations.

It will be an important interlocutor in health policy and will thus also promote the development of science and scientific research in the field of medicine.

PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS

The establishment of the Slovenian Academy of Medicine is an important milestone for the medical profession and Slovenian medicine. Various professional organizations bring together leading experts in different fields of medicine, and within these institutions, individuals meet the criteria of excellence, but sometimes, we work in a disconnected way. Slovenian Academy of Medicine was established to overcome this situation by bringing together our top medical experts from various medical fields who have distinguished themselves in scientific research as well as professional and organizational work and who have achieved international recognition.

The Slovenian Academy of Medicine is an institution that will respond to current events in our healthcare system, assess the implementation of our healthcare policy, and critically respond to actions of those responsible for our healthcare system that are not in line with the search for the best solutions for our patients or that may conflict with fundamental ethical norms. In these activities, we expect close cooperation with the Republican Commission for Medical Ethics.” The Academy will work with all the stakeholders, especially with the governmental bodies, other professional organizations and patient representatives and promote the development of the medical profession in Slovenia and, in collaboration with other Medical Academies, transnationally.

prof. dr. Pavel Poredoš, dr. med.
president of The Slovenian Academy of Medicine

PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS

The establishment of the Slovenian Academy of Medicine is an important milestone for the medical profession and Slovenian medicine. Various professional organizations bring together leading experts in different fields of medicine, and within these institutions, individuals meet the criteria of excellence, but sometimes, we work in a disconnected way. Slovenian Academy of Medicine was established to overcome this situation by bringing together our top medical experts from various medical fields who have distinguished themselves in scientific research as well as professional and organizational work and who have achieved international recognition.

The Slovenian Academy of Medicine is an institution that will respond to current events in our healthcare system, assess the implementation of our healthcare policy, and critically respond to actions of those responsible for our healthcare system that are not in line with the search for the best solutions for our patients or that may conflict with fundamental ethical norms. In these activities, we expect close cooperation with the Republican Commission for Medical Ethics.” The Academy will work with all the stakeholders, especially with the governmental bodies, other professional organizations and patient representatives and promote the development of the medical profession in Slovenia and, in collaboration with other Medical Academies, transnationally.

prof. dr. Pavel Poredoš, dr. med.
president of The Slovenian Academy of Medicine

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