MedUni Vienna meets ISMA
The Department of Ophthalmology and Optometry of the Medical University of Vienna is proud to host MedUni Vienna meets ISMA, a special event that brings together cutting-edge medical innovation and international collaboration. With its expertise in academic event planning and a strong commitment to scientific excellence, the Medical University of Vienna takes the lead in organizing this unique gathering. This year, we are also excited to celebrate ISMA’s 15th anniversary – a milestone that adds an extra layer of significance to the occasion.
We are delighted to invite you to join the scientific programme, taking place from
24th to the 26th October 2025 at the Medical University of Vienna, Austria.
Over the past fifteen years, ISMA has grown into a strong international network of healthcare professionals dedicated to medical excellence and humanitarian engagement. To celebrate this milestone, we are hosting a multi-day event featuring presentations across various medical disciplines, showcasing scientific achievements and the collaborative spirit of our community.
We warmly invite you to contribute by presenting your work during the scientific sessions. Speakers will have the opportunity to share insights in a 5- to 15-minute talk, followed by discussion.
If you are interested in giving a talk or presenting a poster,
please submit your abstract here by October 1, 2025 at the latest.
We look forward to welcoming you to Vienna for this special occasion.
Warm regards,
Prof. Stefan Sacu
President, International Syriac Medical Association
Interim Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology
Planned Program MedUni Vienna meets ISMA
To get an overview of the planned program for the MedUni Vienna meets ISMA Congress from October 24 to 26, 2025, you can find the
current status here.
Please note that there may still be changes.
This event will be approved by the Austrian Medical Chamber
with 13 DFP-Points.
- 11:00-16:00: Social program for Speakers: Vienna Tour (Cost contribution 50€)
- 18:00: Opening of the event in the Jugendstilhörsaal of the Medical University of Vienna
Welcome speech by the event manager Prof. Stefan Sacu
Lecture by the renowned Rector of the Medical University of Vienna,
Univ.-Prof. Dr.med.univ. Markus Müller - 19:30: Get-together with a cocktail reception in the foyer of the Jugendstilhörsaal
Opportunity for networking and informal exchange
- 8:00-12:30: Medical lectures (part 1) in the Jugendstilhörsaal
Topics: Gastroenterology, Hematology, Nuclear medicine, Pulmonology, Cardiology
Lectures with simultaneous translation in Suryoyo - 12:30-14:00: Lunch Break
- 14:00-16:15: Medical lectures (part 2) in the Jugendstilhörsaal
Topics: Ophthalmology, ENT, General surgery, Orthopedics, Psychiatry
Lectures with simultaneous translation in Suryoyo - 19:00: 15th Anniversary celebration gala (Cost contribution 50€)
Ceremonial speech
Musical performance
Dinner and social gathering
- 10:00: Holy service in the Syriac Orthodox Church in Vienna
Led by Archbishop Mor Dionysios Isa Gürbüz - 12:00-13:30: Lunch together in the community hall
- 13:30-14:00: Lectures for community members in the community hall
Topic: Lifestyle and diet to prevent diabetes and heart disease
Speakers: Nutritionists and physicians - 14:00-15:00: Health screening
Faculty
- Prof. Dr. Wilson Farid Abdo, PhD – Netherlands
- Dr. Samir Afram, Germany
- Dr. Farid Assad, Austria, Turkey
- Dr. Sibel Çağlar Atacan, Turkey
- Prof. Dr. Bülent Citgez, Turkey
- Dr. Antoine Tony Elkhoury, Sweden
- Dr. Phillip Hardo, UK
- Prof. Dr. Amir Kurtaran, Austria
- Dr. Fouad Roham, Austria
- Prof. Dr. Stefan Sacu, Austria
- Dr. Fawaz Saumi, Sweden
- Prof. Dr. Elian M. Shepherd, FACS – USA
- Dr. Hanna Yousef, Syria