Future Nurses Will Receive Training at MBAL – Pazardzhik

Students specializing in "Nursing" from the Medical University – Plovdiv have the opportunity for practical training in a real hospital environment thanks to the facilities at MBAL – Pazardzhik. For the fourth consecutive year, the hospital is part of the practical education of future healthcare professionals.

The training is conducted by four instructors across a total of 11 departments within the hospital, including:

• First Internal Department
• Infectious Diseases Department
• Neurological Diseases Department
• Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Department
• Cardiology Department with an Invasive Laboratory
• Surgical Department
• ENT Diseases Department
• Ophthalmology Department
• First and Second Pediatric Departments
• Obstetrics and Gynecology Department

Chief Nurse Gergana Gergincheva emphasized that as the largest hospital in the region, MBAL – Pazardzhik provides round-the-clock patient admissions, which allows students to encounter a variety of serious cases. They actively participate in real procedures, including in operating rooms and departments, thus gaining valuable practical experience.

Gergincheva announced that the hospital also offers scholarships for healthcare students, supporting them to focus on their education. Moreover, the hospital is unique in being the only healthcare facility that has provided its base for testing and validating the "Nursing File" – a digital format developed by the Medical University – Plovdiv, and adopted in the Medical Standards "Healthcare."

This cooperation demonstrates that the hospital is not only a place for treatment and training but also a center for scientific activity in the field of healthcare. Testing in a real environment allows nurses to actively participate in modern scientific processes, which will contribute to updating standards in nursing in Bulgaria.

Currently, the registration campaign for 2026 at MU – Plovdiv is underway. The conditions and dates for applying for "Nursing" align with those for "Midwife" and "Medical Assistant" programs. Applicants are reminded to mark April 25th on their calendars, when an online ethics preparation session will be held to clarify the exam format. Applications can be submitted online from June 1 to June 26, and the ethics exam will take place on July 2, consisting of tasks with direct, open, and written ethical questions.

Gergana Gergincheva expressed hope that more young people will choose this profession, emphasizing that a nurse is an indispensable part of the medical team, and their work builds character, discipline, and offers development opportunities. She added that there is no greater satisfaction than seeing a patient recover thanks to the care and knowledge of the nurse.

Source: PZdnes