​[December 2022] Oftalmo University Phaco Course Part 2 (Mexico City, Mexico)

The Phaco Course offered by Oftalmo University is designed for ophthalmologists who want to learn or improve their phacoemulsification surgical skills. The course covers the basics of phacoemulsification surgery, including the use of phaco machines, surgical techniques, and incision making. It also includes hands-on training with artificial eyes, Wetlabs and Simulation training. The course is taught by experienced phacoemulsification surgeons and mentors, and personalized coaching is provided to each participant to help them improve their skills.

​[November 2022] Oftalmo University Phaco Course Part 1 (Online)

Oftalmo University's Phaco Course is an online ophthalmology course covering a wide range of topics including anatomy, physiology, surgical steps, intraoperative decision-making, ergonomics, hand positioning, and dealing with difficult cases.

 

[April 2022] Head of SOE for Ukraine Project

The website is dedicated to providing aid and support to ophthalmologists and ophthalmology residents affected by the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. It offers information on how to donate, volunteer, and support various initiatives that provide eyecare and education to those in need.

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[February 2022] Founded Ophthalmology24.com

Ophthalmology24 is a non-profit project that provides information about eyecare, innovative treatments, upcoming events, and resident education in ophthalmology, with an extended mission to help Ukrainian ophthalmologists and ophthalmology residents relocate safely across Europe.

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​[November 2021] Successfully passed the European Board of Ophthalmology Exam (EBO)

The EBO exam is the standard test for certifying European ophthalmologists and includes MCQs and clinical cases.
 

[October 2021] Member of the German Doctor's Asociation and eligible to practice in medicine Germany

Approbation is the German regulatory process that foreign doctors must go through to practice medicine legally in Germany, which includes a review of their qualifications and language proficiency, and passing an exam. Once granted, the approbation allows foreign doctors to work in the same capacity as German doctors.

[October 2021] Second place in the Young Scientist competition at the Bulgarian Society of Ophthalmology Meeting (BDO2021)

A competition for a young ophthalmologist or ophthalmology residents that present original research work.

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[March 2021] Young Scientist Award by the Bulgarian Glaucoma Society

Bulgaria Glaucoma Association hosts annual awards for young scientists that present original research in the field of Glaucoma at their annual conference. My topic was comparing subthreshold transscleral diode laser cyclophotocoagulation with cyclocryotherapy in refractory glaucoma.

[August 2020] ICO Exam (A+B) Visual sciences, clinical optics and ophthalmic instruments

A global exam for ophthalmology specialists, certifying candidates' theoretical knowledge according to a world standard controlled by the International Society of Ophthalmology (ICO).

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[March 2020] Cursa Refrativa Rio 2020 Online

Refractive Surgery Online Course Organized by Prof. Marconi Sanriago, Brazil.

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[March 2020] Residency online Course on Eye Diseases 

A one-month course at the "Ocular Diseases" department of UMBAL "Alexandrov Hospital" — Medical University Sofia.

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[February 2020] Presentation at DGII 2020 Conference

Participation in DGII 2020, a Conference of the German Society for Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Mainz, Germany.

 

[November 2019] National Conference of the Bulgarian Society of Ophthalmology

Participation in the conference in Borovets, Bulgaria.

 

[October 2019] Residency Course on Eye Diseases 

A one-month course at the "Ocular Diseases" department of UMBAL "Alexandrov Hospital" — Medical University Sofia.

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[August- September 2019] Ophthalmology Internship

Internship in the Department of Ophthalmology at the University Clinic Knappschaftskrankenhaus Bochum in Germany.

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[July 2019] VOSS 2019

Retinal Training in Venice, Italy.

[June 2019] FloRETINA 2019

FloRETINA is a conference on the medical and surgical treatment of retinal diseases in Florence, Italy.

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[May 2019] Harvard Medical Cataract Surgery Course at Mass Eye and Ear Hospital in Boston, USA

Dr. Atanas Bogoev was one of the 2 representatives from Europe who attended the cataract surgery course at Harvard Medical University in May 2019.

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[April 2019] AAF OMI Seminars in Ophthalmology 2019

Intensive course to acquire practical clinical knowledge in the field of eye diseases in Salzburg, Austria. Dr. Atanas Bogoev received a certificate of participation and an award for one of the best presentations during the course.

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[March 2019] Curso de Refractiva 2019

Intensive Cornea and Refractive Surgery (Laser Vision Correction) Course in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Dr. Atanas Bogoev was one of the 4 participants from Europe.

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[2015, 2016] 5-th and 6-th Balkan Ophthalmic Wetlab Course

Intensive practical course for surgical treatment of eye diseases.

[June — August 2014] SEP2014

Summer Program in Business and Entrepreneurship at Babson College in the USA (New York, Boston and San Francisco).