15 years improving the quality of healthcare services by investing in human capital.
Wherever the art of medicine is loved, there is also a love of humanity.
Hippocrates
AMSA’s 15th Anniversary Gerardo Legorreta Creel / Pablo Legorreta Creel
15 Years of Proven Results Rebeca Aguilar-Álvarez de Sáenz
Message from Wolfgang Aulitzky
Our mission and vision
Governance
OMI Seminars
Medical Observerships in Austria and USA
OMI-MEX and AMSA Seminars in Mexico
Results
Multiplier Effect
Leadership and Senior Management Medical Program, Panamerican University (UP)
SQIL: Safety, Quality, Informatics and Leadership Diploma Harvard Medical School
AMSA Award 2025 in support of medical research
15 years, 15 stories
OMI Global
Annual Gala Open Medical Institute
Our Academic Partners
Institutional Donors
Financial Statements
AMSA team
Gerardo Legorreta Creel, Almudena Caso de Legorreta y Pablo Legorreta Creel.
“AMSA aims to contribute to medical innovation through clinical research initiatives that, in turn, inspire Mexican physicians. Research is the driving force behind innovation and a key engine of global economic growth.”
Pablo Legorreta Creel
Gerardo Legorreta Creel CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD AMSA
Pablo Legorreta Creel FOUNDER AND HONORARY LIFE CHAIRMAN AMSA
Almudena
Caso de Legorreta FOUNDER AND BOARD MEMBER AMSA
For many years, I have been engaged in a business focused on financing medical research—an experience that afforded me a deep understanding of Mexico’s healthcare sector, along with the persistent challenges in delivering high-quality medical care to its population.
When I met Wolfgang Aulitzky, I also came to fully understand the essence and importance of the program he created: the Open Medical Institute (OMI). From the outset, I recognized OMI as a singular initiative: it offers advanced training to physicians who are already established in their home countries, thus preventing brain drain. Participants attend intensive week-long seminars in Salzburg, committing to return home and apply their newly acquired expertise—not only in their own practice, but by sharing it with colleagues. This model retains talent within their countries of origin, preventing the common pattern where doctors trained abroad remain for greater professional opportunities.
When we founded AMSA in 2010, it became clear that OMI’s educational approach held exceptional promise for Mexico. It allows Mexican doctors to learn from global leaders across specialties, with the explicit understanding that they will return to their institutions to implement updated protocols and treatments—directly elevating the standard of care nationwide. Together with my wife Almudena, we have been privileged to leverage our international relationships to bring OMI’s program to Mexico. It remains both an honor and a point of pride to influence the professional journeys of the numerous doctors who participate in OMI seminars year after year, spanning a wide range of medical disciplines.
AMSA works closely with the Open Medical Institute, and we are confident that our partnership will continue to expand meaningfully. OMI is always adapting its medical training programs with cutting-edge topics to address new challenges and the latest medical treatments.Many conditions once deemed untreatable—due to limited understanding of their biology or pathology—can now be managed effectively, thanks to relentless progress in science and clinical research.
OMI benefits from a robust academic network, partnering with worldrenowned institutions such as Weill Cornell Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Hospital for Special Surgery, Columbia University Medical Center, and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). These collaborations enable OMI to continually adapt its offerings, providing seminars that reflect the most current developments in medicine.
In AMSA, we not only provide medical training for physicians, we help build futures that transform lives.
Internationally acclaimed physicians volunteer their time as seminar faculty in Salzburg, and I am delighted that many now also teach in Mexico City as part of OMI-MEX. It is incredibly rewarding to see Mexico evolve into a regional training hub for Latin American doctors, much like Salzburg for Europe and Vietnam for Asia.
What I find especially compelling—and worth highlighting—is that these distinguished medical leaders generously donate their time to mentor the next generation of physicians.
During OMI seminars, mornings are dedicated to clinical instruction, while afternoons feature interactive clinical case discussions. Each participant presents a challenging case from their own practice, inviting collective problem-solving and advice from both faculty and peers. This dynamic exchange fosters deep engagement and practical learning.I can attest that every Mexican doctor who has attended a seminar in Salzburg describes it as a transformative experience—one that reshaped their clinical approach and professional outlook. Beyond knowledge acquisition, the program fosters lasting connections with experts and peers worldwide, creating an ongoing support network for consultation, case discussion, and shared learning.
Both my brother Gerardo and I had the privilege of growing up in a family where we were raised by example, to be grateful and to recognize that, as good human beings, we have a very important commitment to our country. Our mother, Concha Legorreta, was a guiding inspiration in establishing AMSA, reinforcing my belief in the importance of giving back to Mexico in meaningful ways. From the beginning, I was determined to create a foundation with tangible impact, supported by a talented and dedicated team. Thanks to the leadership of my brother Gerardo and Becky Sáenz, we have built exactly that—a motivated group deeply committed to advancing medical education and improving healthcare across Mexico through these vital training programs.
Rebeca Aguilar-Álvarez de Sáenz
15 Years strengthening
health at its
source: the people.
Rebeca Aguilar-Álvarez de Sáenz EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AMSA
In 2025, Alianza Médica para la Salud (AMSA) proudly celebrated 15 years of unwavering commitment to advancing healthcare quality in Mexico and across Latin America. Since its inception, AMSA has trained 5,403 healthcare professionals through continuing education programs and mentoring, highlighting the importance of investing in human capital as the foundation for transforming the healthcare system.
A key driver of this impact has been AMSA’s enduring partnership with the Open Medical Institute (OMI), through which 932 Mexican physicians have gained access to world-class medical seminars in Salzburg, Austria since 2010. Participants in these programs also have the unique opportunity to participate in observerships lasting one to three months at OMI-affiliated institutions in Austria and the United States. These immersive experiences enable fellows to master new clinical techniques, adopt advanced treatment protocols, and contribute to pioneering medical research.
Through strategic alliances with leading public and private healthcare institutions across Mexico, AMSA has significantly enhanced the quality and reach of its educational programs. This model creates a powerful multiplier effect: trained physicians actively share knowledge within their networks, indirectly benefiting an estimated 37,280 professionals nationwide.
Among AMSA’s flagship initiatives is the OMI-MEX Seminars program, launched in 2017, which brings elite medical training directly to Mexico City for physicians from across Latin America. In 2025 alone, 13 seminars were held, benefiting 660 doctors including more than 180 international participants from the region.
Further championing innovation, AMSA introduced the “AMSA Award in Support of Research” in 2025 to stimulate scientific inquiry and recognize breakthrough contributions to healthcare. Its inaugural edition attracted 174 project submissions, reflecting a vibrant and growing culture of medical research among emerging professionals.
To strengthen primary care, AMSA also launched a Training Program for General Practitioners via instructional videos in 2025, starting with modules in general pediatrics. This initiative equips frontline physicians with practical tools for accurate diagnosis, with plans to expand in 2026 to cover the most prevalent pathologies in Mexico and Latin America.
Today, AMSA stands as a pivotal force in the transformation of Mexico’s healthcare landscape—advancing continuous education, fostering talent, and promoting a more equitable and efficient system.
Looking ahead, AMSA’s vision for the next five years centers on extending its educational model throughout Latin America, driven by the belief that shared knowledge amplifies impact. The foundation aspires to become the region’s most innovative organization dedicated to healthcare human capital development, while establishing clinical research as a fundamental pillar for generating locally relevant, high-quality scientific evidence.
AMSA remains steadfast in its mission to equip healthcare professionals with the tools, knowledge, and confidence needed to drive meaningful change in their communities and beyond.
Finally, I wish to extend my deepest gratitude to Pablo, Almudena and Gerardo Legorreta, along with every member of the Board of Trustees, for entrusting me with the leadership of AMSA since its founding in 2010. The growth and influence of the foundation within Mexico’s healthcare sector have profoundly shaped my own professional and personal journey. Leading this organization has been a transformative experience, one that continually renews my dedication to offer equitable health access and education across our region.
Wolfgang Aulitzky
The brain drain in the healthcare sector is increasing in many parts of the world, particularly in underserved regions. The ongoing loss of medical professionals threatens both, the availability and quality of care, leading to immense suffering for those left behind. In many cases, due to a lack of trained staff, essential procedures cannot be performed to modern standards, or must be done without supervision, resulting in complications and, too often, fatal outcomes.
The migration of doctors from poorer to wealthier countries is driven by a range of factors, including higher salaries, better infrastructure, improved quality of life, and greater safety for families. However, the growing demand for healthcare workers in wealthier nations is not only due to these pull factors; it is also increasingly shaped by population dynamics and changing work ethics with many doctors in high-income countries opting for reduced working hours and a better work-life balance. As a result, these countries often rely on imported labor to fill workforce gaps.
Today, over 50,000 African doctors work in the six richest countries in the world. In Nigeria alone, more than 50 trained doctors leave the country each week. This growing imbalance is unacceptable in an interconnected world and calls for global attention and cooperation.
The Open Medical Institute (OMI) offers a unique approach to retaining physicians and strengthening healthcare systems where they are needed most. Successful fellows are offered multiple participations in the OMI educational programs which makes OMI a careerlong mentoring institution. At its core, the program builds bridges in global healthcare by investing in those who make a daily difference in hospitals and clinics around the world.
In 2025, the OMI continued to fulfill this vital mission with three fully operational hubs in Europe, Latin America, and Southeast Asia; reaching even more healthcare professionals and expanding its global impact.
We sincerely thank our faculty, academic partners, staff, local coordinators, board members, sponsors, and donors for their ongoing support and commitment.
Wolfgang Aulitzky, MD CEO | OPEN MEDICAL INSTITUTE
MEMBER OF THE BOARD
AMSA
A Commitment to HEALTH
Our Mission
To maximize the positive impact of health professionals in Mexico through continuing education, empowerment, and networking.
Our Vision
To be the most innovative foundation in Latin America by promoting human capital in the health ecosystem.
FOUR-STEP APPROACH TO DEVELOP CAPACITIES
AMSA operates in partnership with the Open Medical Institute (OMI) to encourage physicians to develop their skills in education, leadership, health quality and patient safety, applied clinical research and clinical information.
• Global medical education initiative , founded in 1993 to improve healthcare and the physicians’ skills.
• OMI shares knowledge and medical experience and promotes transnational medical partnerships.
• Leading institutions in Latin America, the United States and Europe provide academic leadership.
• The faculty members offer their support 100% pro bono.
CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM
AMSA Alianza Médica para la Salud
OMI OPEN MEDICAL INSTITUTE
Medical Leadership Program
Medical Observerships
OMI Seminars in Salzburg
OMI-MEX Seminars
Governance
Pablo Legorreta Creel
Founder and Honorary Life Chairman
Gerardo Legorreta Creel
Chairman of the Board
Carlos Creel Carrera
Secretary
Board Members
Alexander von Perfall
Almudena Caso de Legorreta
Carlos Navarro Martínez
Concha Creel de Legorreta
Edgar Legaspi Sauter
Pablo Mancera Arrigunaga
Wolfgang Aulitzky
Rebeca Aguilar-Álvarez de Sáenz
Executive Director
From left to right, top row : Gerardo Legorreta, Carlos Navarro, José Pacheco, Pablo Legorreta, Wolfgang Aulitzky, Pablo Mancera, Carlos Creel. From left to right, bottom row : Stephanie Faschang, Becky Aguilar-Álvarez, Concha Creel de Legorreta and Alejandra González.
Medical Advisory Board
Wolfgang Aulitzky , CEO, Open Medical Institute, Carlos Navarro Martínez President , Reproductive Medicine, ABC Medical Hospital, James Callahan, Former Medical Director at CHOP’s Global Pediatric Education, Marta Zapata Tarrés, Advisor in the office of the Secretary of Health, Ministry of Health, Alberto García Aranda, Gastroenterology Research, Mexico’s Children Hospital Federico Gómez, José Guillermo Domínguez Cherit, Deputy Medical Director in Intensive Care and Critical Medicine, Institute of Medical Sciences and Nutrition Salvador Zubirán, Gregorio Tomás Obrador Vera, Chief Medical Officer, Panamerican University, Raúl Rivera Moscoso, Chief Medical Officer at the National Institute of Medical Sciences and Nutrition Salvador Zubirán, Mercedes Macías Parra, Executive Director at the National Institute of Pediatrics, Sergio César Hernández Jiménez , Founder and Director, Comprehensive Care Center for Patients with Diabetes (CAIPaDi), National Institute of Medical Sciences and Nutrition Salvador Zubirán.
Acreditaciones AMSA:
AMSA Alianza Médica para la Salud
From left to right, top row : Raúl Rivera, Carlos Navarro, Wolfgang Aulitzky, Sergio Hernández. From left to right, bottom row : Stephanie Faschang, Becky Aguilar-Álvarez, Mercedes Macías and Alejandra González.
OMI Seminars in SALZBURG, AUSTRIA
Since the beginning of this academic partnership in 2010, 932 Mexican doctors have participated in OMI programs in Salzburg, Austria.
OMI’s seminars are one-week courses in all areas of medicine held at Schloss Arenberg in Salzburg, Austria throughout the calendar year. These programs combine lectures, clinical case presentations, workshops, and, in many cases, hands-on training.
Mexican physicians who participate in an OMI seminar are selected based on their merit and leadership. They must be Mexican citizens, under 40 years of age, fluent in English, possess strong interpersonal skills, and be willing to share their experiences and knowledge back in Mexico, benefiting vulnerable populations.
The professors, world-renowned physicians, donate their time and expertise during the seminar week, fostering close relationships with the attending physicians.
AMSA Alianza Médica para la Salud
Experiences fellows
OMI Seminars in Salzburg, Austria, 2025
Adrián Esquivel, MD
OMI Seminar in Famly Medicine
April 6-12, 2025
The faculty, OMI staff and fellows were all amazing, very outgoing and willing to share culture and knowledge during the entire time we spent together. We learned a lot about geriatric care but also about how the real world works and how we are able to improve our practice and give better quality of life to our patients.
It was truly refreshing to not only learn from faculty delivering outstanding lectures on the latest developments in their fields, but also to engage in meaningful discussions where we exchanged perspectives and evaluated how these issues are approached in our respective countries.
We also participated in a powerful workshop that used role-playing to explore how to communicate difficult news and navigate conversations about serious illnesses. This experience provided valuable training in applying narrative medicine to better understand and connect with our patients.
José Alfredo Puentes López, MD
OMI Seminar in Lipid Metabolism and Atherosclerosis
September 28 – October 4, 2025
The week at the Open Medical Institute has been one of the most enriching experiences of my professional life. From the very first day, the academic pace was both rigorous and rewarding. Dr. Brown’s lecture on lipid metabolism was particularly memorable—he transformed a complex subject into an engaging and accessible discussion, helping me refine concepts I had previously taken for granted. Between sessions, I had the pleasure of connecting with colleagues and faculty from diverse countries, all of whom were remarkably kind and approachable.
In retrospect, this seminar provided not only advanced and practical knowledge in lipid disorders but also a valuable space to exchange perspectives, learn from leading experts, and build meaningful international connections. I return home with updated knowledge that will strengthen both my clinical practice and academic work in dyslipidemias, as well as with friendships that will extend far beyond this week.
Rosa Lilia Castro Díaz, MD
OMI Seminar in Economic Evaluation in Healthcare April 13–19, 2025
The seminar provided an excellent opportunity for interdisciplinary exchange, bringing together medical specialists and economists from different countries. This diversity enriched the discussions and made the learning experience particularly insightful.
It also deepened my appreciation of the complexity surrounding real-world healthcare costs and patient outcomes. Drawing on examples such as the ACTION trial, I gained a clearer understanding of how cost-effectiveness analyses can inform more balanced and evidence-based clinical decision-making.
Overall, the seminar offered a valuable platform to engage with international experts, learn from cutting-edge research, and bring new insights back to my work in Mexico. It strengthened my ability to contribute to health policy and resource allocation through the application of economic evidence.
Madeleine Marcué Arana, MD
OMI Seminar in Public Health Strategy October 26 – November 1, 2025
Participating in the specialized course on Public Health I has been, without a doubt, one of the most enriching and formative experiences of my professional career. Throughout the sessions, I was able to immerse myself in the complex and fascinating world of political advocacy and public management, acquiring invaluable tools for my future.
The course also provided me with detailed expertise in ethical and effective lobbying strategies, as well as in the fundamental technique of strategic coalition building, key to driving agendas for change. Finally, learning about the monitoring of law compliance and the evaluation of its impact completes a cycle of comprehensive knowledge.
AMSA Alianza Médica para la Salud
Medical Observerships
All the fellows that participate in the OMI seminars in Salzburg, Austria, are candidates for a one-to-three-month medical observership in Europe or the United States, at one of the many medical institutions that have a partnership with OMI. The selection process is based on the physicians’ merits and commitment to AMSA once they are back in Mexico after the OMI Seminars.
The physicians directly benefit from:
• Exchange of experiences and professional practice
• Knowledge of new techniques and treatment protocols
• Access to top-level hospitals
• Creation of joint research and collaborative study projects
Rodrigo Uribe Pacheco
National Institute of Neurology and Neurosurgery (INNN) Angeles Hospital, Querétaro
OMI Observership in Neurosurgery, Medical University of Innsbruck October-December2025
I had the opportunity to participate in a three-month Neurosurgery Observership in the Medical University Innsbruck. In my daily practice at the hospital, I attended morning rounds and assisted in navigating spinal instrumentation procedures. Given the limited access to spinal navigation in Mexico, this practice was particularly valuable, as it greatly enhances safety and reduces radiation exposure, an addition I intend to incorporate into select cases back home.
At the Skull Base Morning Sessions, I presented our institutional experience from the National Institute of Neurology and Neurosurgery (INNN) in Mexico: “Predictive Score of Recurrence and Mortality in Surgically Treated Clival Chordomas.”, which focused on the surgical challenges of these rare and aggressive skull base tumors. I discussed how our team analyzed ten years of data to identify factors influencing recurrence and survival, leading to developing a predictive score that contributed to postoperative decision-making.
One of the most valuable activities for me was the “Brain & Spine” journal plenary, led by Wilco Peul (Editor-in-Chief) and Torstein Meling (EANS President 2025). Their reflections on the journal’s development, global reach, and challenges in editorial management provided crucial insight for my current role as Editor-inChief of “Archives of Neuroscience.” It inspired several strategies I intend to apply in Mexico to strengthen scientific communication and editorial collaboration.
The team at the Medical University of Innsbruck taught me how growth, a right mindset, and great teamwork shape achievement, values that are crucial in surgical training.
Vania Itzel Aguirre Rojano
Mexican Institute of Social Security (IMSS)
Regional General Hospital #1 “Carlos MacGregor”
OMI Observership in Urology - Medical University of Vienna, May 2025
The observership in urology at the Medical University of Vienna was truly inspiring. It highlighted for me the urgent need to strengthen research in Mexico, as well as the importance of collaborating with international institutions and building connections with experienced professionals who can help guide my development in urology.
This experience also made me realize how many opportunities exist beyond my local environment and how valuable it is to stay connected and learn from others, even across different specialties. Spending a month alongside specialists from various parts of the world significantly broadened my perspective on medicine.
I am deeply grateful to OMI and AMSA for this opportunity, and I hope that in the future I can contribute by welcoming visiting physicians to my own institution and helping teach young doctors from around the world.
Olga Santín Saeb
Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education (ITESM)
OMI Observership in Pediatric Oncology University Hospital Graz, Austria September2025
My hemato-oncology observership in Graz allowed me to develop a deeper understanding of the value of teamwork, efficient clinical organization, and effective communication with patients and their families. I observed how simple but well-structured strategies, such as regular planning meetings, organized ward rounds, and the integration of a multidisciplinary team, can significantly enhance the quality of care. These approaches, which do not necessarily require extensive resources, have inspired me to explore how they might be adapted in Mexico to improve coordination and clinical outcomes. Throughout these weeks, I not only gained knowledge about treatments and protocols but also learned a way of practicing medicine that places the patient and their family at the center of care. I hope to carry this perspective into my future clinical practice.
Adrián Martínez Correa
High Specialty Hospital, Ixtapaluca, State of Mexico
OMI Observership in Urology – Fundació Puigvert, University Hospital in Barcelona, Spain
September 2025
This medical observership at Fundació Puigvert has been an extraordinary experience and a turning point in my training as a urologist. During these weeks, I had the opportunity to learn firsthand advanced robotic and laparoscopic surgical techniques, as well as cutting-edge procedures such as HIFU for prostate cancer and robotic kidney transplantation, experiences that would have been difficult to access in my home country.
Regular participation in multidisciplinary oncology sessions reinforced the importance of a comprehensive and collaborative approach to each clinical case. This experience has not only enriched my clinical practice but has also equipped me with new tools to contribute innovative perspectives and surgical strategies at my home institution in Mexico.
Dolores Pérez Pérez
National Institute of Perinatology
OMI Observership in Anesthesiology and Intensive Care
Medical University of Vienna
June 2025
During my observership at the General Hospital of Vienna, I had the opportunity to broaden my clinical knowledge and skills in anesthesiology, deepen my understanding of diverse healthcare systems, and strengthen intercultural competencies. Under the mentorship of Dr. Alessia Felli and with the support of program coordinator Franziska Klein, I experienced significant professional and personal growth.
This observership provided a transformative experience that not only enhanced my clinical competence in anesthesiology but also broadened my global perspective on healthcare delivery. I am deeply grateful to Dr. Alessia Felli for her mentorship, and to Franziska Klein and Dr. Wolfgang Aulitzky for their unwavering support throughout the program. I wholeheartedly recommend this observership to fellow medical professionals seeking to expand their expertise and global outlook in anesthesiology and other medical specialties.
Schloss Arenberg, espacio donde se llevan a cabo los seminarios OMI en Salzburgo, Austria.
AMSA Alianza Médica para la Salud
Wolfgang Aulitzky y Pablo Legorreta.
OMI-MEX Seminars
Launched in 2017, OMI-MEX is a dynamic partnership between the Open Medical Institute (OMI) and AMSA. Its core mission is to globalize the renowned OMI curriculum by mobilizing its worldclass faculty. The same distinguished experts who lead seminars at OMI's home in Salzburg, Austria, travel to serve as faculty for sister seminars across Mexico and Latin America. In 2025 alone, this initiative delivered 13 intensive OMI-MEX seminars in Mexico City and Oaxaca. These three-day courses, spanning diverse medical specialties, were organized under the prestigious academic leadership of:
• Weill Cornell Medicine • The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) • The European School of Urology • Duke University • Columbia University • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
This collaborative effort directly empowered 660 young physicians from Mexico and Latin America with cutting-edge medical knowledge and training. By adhering to OMI's proven four-step educational approach, the OMI-MEX initiative replicates the transformative impact seen worldwide. It has become a cornerstone for advancing medical education, demonstrating exceptional effectiveness not only in Mexico but throughout Latin America, Central and Eastern Europe, Asia, and Africa.
1. Global Health: Vector-borne Diseases
March 24-26
2. Pediatric Cardiology
May 19-21
3. Rehabilitation Medicine june 9-11
4. Traumatology and Emergency Surgery
June 23-25
5. Anesthesiology and Intensive Care
July 14-16
6. Family Medicine Adults September 8-10
7. General Pediatrics September 22-24
8. Pediatric Emergency Medicine October 6-8
9. Neurology October 13-15
10. Maternal and Infant Health October 20-22
11. Medical Quality and Safety
November 3-5
12. Palliative Care for Nurses
November 18-20
13. Best of EUREP December 10-13
AMSA Seminars in MEXICO 2025
AMSA seminars are generally two-day seminars held in Mexico City, featuring the participation of key academic partners.
The IMSS Foundation and AMSA have collaborated over the past four years to deliver seminars focused on medical research and academic development.
Qualitative Research, IMSS Foundation
Inter-American Conference of Social Security (CISS), Mexico City August 11-12
AMSA Alianza Médica para la Salud
Physicians from ABC Medical Center generously donate their time to participate in these two-day seminars, sharing their knowledge and expertise with doctors from some of the most vulnerable regions of the state of Oaxaca. The program is structured with theoretical sessions on the first day, followed by hands-on workshops on the second.
We are deeply grateful for the unwavering support of the ABC Medical Center staff, whose commitment to education contributes meaningfully to the improvement of healthcare services in Mexico.
General Pediatrics, ABC Medical Center
San Pablo Cultural Center, Oaxaca
October 17-18
Satellite Symposium
Medical Leadership
Hotel Galería Plaza San Jerónimo, Mexico City
January 20-22
Alianza Médica para la Salud
In AMSA and OMI-MEX Seminars
In OMI Seminars in Salzburg, Austria
IN OMI-MEX AND AMSA WEBINARS AND OMINARS*
In CHOP** Pediatric Emergency Medicine Seminars
In Medical Observerships in the USA and Austria
In the Leadership and Senior Management Medical Program, UP University
In Harvard’s Medical School Diploma in Safety, Quality, Informatics and Leadership
5,403
Trained Physicians 2010 - 2025
AMSA Alianza Médica para la Salud
Multiplier EFFECT
932
Physicians trained at OMI Seminars
Physicians trained by OMI/AMSA Fellows
2010-2025
Faculty at OMI-MEX Seminars in Mexico
40 physicians
All physicians trained by AMSA are committed to SHARE the KNOWLEDGE acquired with their colleagues, and these tools allow them to SAVE many more LIVES throughout their professional career.
37,280
Mexican Physicians benefitted
Post Graduate
AMSA scholars, including physicians from the Ministry of Health and the Federico Gómez Children’s Hospital of Mexico, together with faculty members.
Adrian Chávez, General Director of the Federico Gómez Children's Hospital of Mexico (HIMFG).
Enrique Ruelas, MD Academic Director of the postgraduate program.
Leadership and Senior Management Medical Program
Panamerican University (UP)
The postgraduate program in Medical Leadership and Senior Management, offered by the School of Medicine at the Panamerican University (UP), is highly specialized for physicians in leadership positions and those who are part of executive teams within healthcare organizations. It is primarily focused on the quality and efficiency of healthcare delivery and is structured around a solid conceptual framework that organizes its content in a logical manner. The program draws on extensive experience and knowledge of the challenges faced by physician leaders in this country, as well as the specific nature of healthcare delivery in both the public and private sectors. It also benefits from a network of national and international leaders in this field of knowledge and professional practice. In addition, it emphasizes the domains of healthcare quality as defined by the Institute of Medicine in the United States (now the National Academy of Medicine).
This program has five distinguishing features that make it unique and highly competitive among other master’s degrees and postgraduate programs on this subject available in Mexico:
• An exclusive focus on physician leaders, whose role is very different from that of any other professional, even within healthcare, when they take on executive positions.
• A focus on the combination of leadership and executive direction, recognizing the strong synergy between these concepts and avoiding confusion with terms such as “administration,” “management,” or “governance.”
• An explicit emphasis on healthcare delivery rather than the ambiguous euphemisms “healthcare” or “health institutions.”
• A focus on the quality of healthcare in its broadest sense, according to the domains proposed by the Institute of Medicine of the United States (now the National Academy of Medicine), namely: timeliness, safety, efficiency, effectiveness, equity, and patient- and family-centered care.
Program
• A network of experienced national and international leaders in the topics covered in the program, from both the public and private sectors, who participate as faculty members.
SQIL: Safety, Quality, Informatics and Leadership Diploma Harvard Medical School
In today’s healthcare environment, marked by increasing challenges, competition, and regulation, not to mention continuously rising costs, clinical quality and patient safety have become more important than ever. While all healthcare professionals strive to achieve optimal outcomes, the impact of medical errors can be far-reaching, ranging from reputational damage to legal risk and workforce challenges. To meet the highest standards of care, healthcare leaders must foster a culture of continuous improvement.
The Harvard Medical School Program in Safety, Quality, Informatics, and Leadership empowers healthcare leaders to drive meaningful change by transforming patient data into actionable insights. Participants acquire the skills and strategies needed to lead system-wide improvements while building a global network of colleagues committed to quality and safety in healthcare.
The goal of the Program in Safety, Quality, Informatics, and Leadership is to provide foundational knowledge in four key and interrelated areas: clinical quality, patient safety, quantitative informatics, and strong leadership. Participants learn to apply analytical tools to raw data in order to generate meaningful insights that can be used to inform quality and safety practices and policies, and they will then implement these learnings across their organizations.
Alexis Palacios Macedo, MD
Pediatric Cardiologist, National Institute of Pediatrics (INP) /ABC Medical Center, receives the AMSA scholarship diploma, 2025.
AMSA
Gerardo Legorreta.
“Research is the driving force of human progress. There is no progress without new ideas, new educational methods, and new ways of treating new diseases.”
Gerardo Legorreta Creel
To commemorate its 15th anniversary, AMSA proudly launched the AMSA Award in support of Medical Research 2025. This initiative aims to identify pioneering research that fosters innovative medical practices and enhances healthcare outcomes across Mexico. A key objective is to inspire and support the next generation of Mexican physicians, encouraging them to pursue deeper engagement in clinical research and recognize their commitment to innovation in the field.
In 2025, AMSA issued an expanded call for submissions, widely disseminated through Mexico’s leading medical schools and its social media channels. The response was outstanding: 174 original research projects were received from young physicians across both public and private healthcare sectors, as well as numerous academic institutions.
An independent international jury was appointed to evaluate the submissions and select the three award recipients. The winners were honored at an awards ceremony held on October 29, 2025, in the auditorium of the Ministry of Health in Mexico City hosted by Dr. David Kershenobich, Mexico's Minister of Health. The event brought together members of AMSA’s board of trustees, distinguished fellows who now hold key leadership roles in healthcare, and close friends of the association.
Award
in support of medical research
International Jury
Frenk, MD, MPH, PhD Chancellor UCLA
Carlos del Río, MD Executive Associate
Dean School of Medicine, Emory University.
Julio
Roberto Tapia Conyer, MD CEO
Carlos Slim Foundation
Enrique Luis Graue Weichers, MD Former Rector
National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM).
Laura Alicia Palomares Aguilera, MD
General Director Institute of Biotechnology, National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM).
AMSA Alianza Médica para la Salud
Researchers awarded the AMSA Award 2025:
First Place
Jesús Espinal Enríquez, from the National Institute of Genomic Medicine (INMEGEN), for his project: “Use of Artificial Intelligence for Risk Stratification and Prediction in Patients with B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.”
Second Place
Mario Isaac Lumbreras Márquez, from the National Institute of Perinatology (INPer), for his project: “Development of a Deep Learning Algorithm for the Interpretation of the Non-Stress Test in Fetal Monitoring.”
Third Place
Enoc Hernández Cantú, from the Mexican Institute of Social Security (IMSS), for his project: “Implementation of a Comprehensive Care Model for Patients with Chronic Diseases Based on Telemedicine and Remote Monitoring.”
AMSA Alianza Médica para la Salud
During the award ceremony, David Kershenobich, Minister of Health, congratulated the winners and emphasized that the development of leaders contributes to building a supportive ecosystem for Mexican medicine, one that fosters national talent and promotes networks of scientific collaboration. He also mentioned that this award not only promotes research in the country, but also recognizes the value of those who dedicate their passion, time, and talent to discovery, innovation, and the advancement of knowledge in healthcare.
“Mexico’s transformation has, as one of its guiding pillars, the development of science, innovation and leadership training” is what David Kershenobich, MD, stated during the AMSA Award 2025 ceremony, in which researchers from the National Institute of Genomic Medicine (INMEGEN), the National Institute of Perinatology (INPer), and the Mexican Institute of Social Security (IMSS) were awarded first, second, and third place, respectively.
David Kershenobich also stated that AMSA’s work plays a vital role in strengthening the training of medical professionals in Mexico, while also promoting the continuous development and professional growth of young physicians.
AMSA’s Founder and Honorary Life Chairman, Pablo Legorreta, participated virtually, and he emphasized that scientific innovation is key to the progress of societies and has a broad impact across areas such as healthcare.
Additionally, the Chairman of AMSA’s Board, Gerardo Legorreta, noted that AMSA’s initiatives and programs strengthen the dissemination of specialized knowledge in Mexico and promote research and innovation to generate new knowledge and improve the health of the Mexican population.
Laura Palomares Aguilera, General Director of the Institute of Biotechnology at UNAM, noted that she served as a member of the international jury. “I had the privilege of reviewing high-quality proposals of an exceptional standard, many of which demonstrated a strong social and scientific commitment.”
She emphasized that this process reinforced the idea that research is not an individual endeavor, but a collective effort grounded in improvement, hope, and responsibility. Dr. Palomares Aguilera also highlighted that the aim of this award is to support professional development and help consolidate the careers of young researchers.
Concha Creel de Legorreta, member of AMSA’s Board, also attended this important event. Meanwhile, Dr. Enrique Graue Wiechers, former President of UNAM and a member of the international jury, sent a virtual message congratulating the awarded researchers.
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Faculty . Healthcare Leaders . Fellows .
AMSA’s work is highly important not only for Mexico, but also for other Latin American countries, as it contributes to the training of well-prepared physicians through high-quality education provided by highly qualified international doctors. Combined with the fluid exchange of communication that develops among them, this results in improved medical services for all Latin Americans. As a result of this strong training, physicians gain access to new techniques and up-to-date treatments.
Thanks to the example that my husband, Pablo Legorreta, and I have set for our children, having worked for many years with the Mexican Red Cross, our children became involved from a young age in fundraising campaigns and other activities to
Concha Creel de Legorreta Member of AMSA’s Board of Trustees
support the healthcare sector. Today, Pablo and his wife Almudena Caso, founded AMSA and continue working within the institution. Gerardo serves as President of AMSA. Concha, my daughter, together with her husband, Alfonso Angoitia, founded Kardias, a foundation dedicated to performing heart surgeries for children from low-income backgrounds. Daniela, the youngest of my children, organizes, along with others, a gala in New York to raise funds for Kardias.
For me, AMSA has become very well established over these15 years. It has grown significantly and will continue to do so thanks to the outstanding leadership of Becky Sáenz. I am very pleased to see how AMSA is now highly recognized within the global medical community.
Congratulations to AMSA on its 15th Anniversary! What a momentous occasion as we look back at all that has been accomplished in such a short time through AMSA’s leadership and contributions to the health of children in Mexico and beyond. I am proud that in my roles with Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) I was able to partner with so many colleagues in Mexico.
CHOP hosted physician and nursing colleagues from Mexico for many years, especially physicians from Hospital Infantil de Mexico Federico Gómez (HIMFG) and Instituto Nacional de Pediatria (INP). AMSA helped to support many of these observerships.
I was honored to participate in the First International Congress in Pediatric Emergency Medicine led by Dr. Victor Olivar at HIMFG in 2012. In 2017, I was excited to lead the first OMI-Mex Seminar in Pediatrics at the Carlos Slim Foundation. CHOP’s participation in OMI-Mex has grown to providing three seminars in pediatric medicine and a more broad-based, leadership seminar annually.
James M. Callaham, MD
Professor of Clinical Pediatrics
Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Former Medical Director of CHOP’s Global Pediatric Education program
CHOP’s commitment to this partnership is strong. Partnerships with OMI and AMSA help us fulfill our institution’s mission: improving the health of children worldwide. Additionally, CHOP faculty love to come and participate in this work. The AMSA team is always so welcoming and have become close colleagues and friends.
I can say that my participation in AMSA’s work has been one of the highlights of my career. It has been an honor and a privilege to be part of this.
Thank you, AMSA!
I have spent my career in academic medicine, where discovery and teaching are the fundamental tenets underlying everything we do. I have also been fortunate to participate in international education in many countries over many years. And I have to say that I am profoundly impressed with what AMSA has achieved in Mexico and Latin America, in a very short time. The collaboration between the Open Medical Institute, United States institutions like Weill Cornell Medicine and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, AMSA, important Mexican institutions and physicians, has been truly outstanding. I have seen firsthand physicians from Mexico and Latin America become engaged with international colleagues both at home and at international meetings, and in the process enhance the care of their patients and also enhance their own career progress.
This network-building is mutually beneficial for all concerned, and has significant secondary effects, as these physicians interact with other physicians and pass on what they learned.
Congratulations on a terrific first 15 years, and I am excited to see what the next 15 years will hold!
Michael G. Stewart, MD
Otorhinolaryngology
Professor and Chairman of the Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
Weill Cornell Medicine
It has been a privilege to witness the transformative impact of Alianza Médica para la Salud AC (AMSA) on the healthcare landscape in Mexico and Latin America. AMSA's unique and powerful model of investing directly in human capital—by empowering medical professionals with cutting-edge knowledge and practical skills—is a masterclass in sustainable development. Their commitment to offering state-of-the-art seminars in the specialities that affect our populations most profoundly directly translates to higher standards of patient care and clinical excellence. AMSA is not just organizing events; they are building a stronger, more resilient healthcare system from the inside out, one professional at a time.
Roger Härtl, MD
Neurosurgery
Hansen-MacDonald Professor of Neurological Surgery, Director of Neurosurgery Spine, Weill Cornell Medicine
Neurosurgical Director, Och Spine at NewYorkPresbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center
The Global Health course, with a main focus on vector-borne diseases (VBD), results from a collaboration between Institute Pasteur AMSA and OMI. This course traces the history, challenges, and future of VBDs in a context of global and climate changes. Experts from Europe and the region discussed diseases specific to the American continent. The most advanced control methods were described, offering much hope in the fight against these diseases, some of which (dengue, Zika, chikungunya, malaria) have led to pandemics.
AMSA, in collaboration with OMI, anticipated tomorrow's emergencies by offering this course on VBDs because, as Louis Pasteur said, “Chance favors the prepared mind”.
Delivering this course is both an opportunity and an honor: an opportunity to choose medical entomology as the flagship discipline to illustrate the health challenges of tomorrow, and an honor to have been selected to represent it.
Thank you to AMSA & OMI for helping to promote VBDs and medical entomology!
Prof. Anna-Bella Failloux
Head of the Arboviruses and Insect Vectors (AIV) unit
Department of Virology
Duke Family Medicine joined the seminar series in 2022. It is a coveted opportunity for our faculty to participate because of the enthusiasm and interest that comes from the fellows that assist. From that energy and interest, we have continued to improve the seminar and respond to content updates and topic requests to include information on family planning, quality improvement and navigating complex health systems. We are able to bond with doctors from all over South America to exchange and share new ideas. The learning is very much bidirectional. Over time, I have made friendships with fellows, and we keep the flow of ideas alive through the year.
We are blessed to have marked five years with AMSA. It has played a critical role in an ongoing success in shaping a healthier and more equitable healthcare ecosystem in Mexico and with a growing presence in South America. By fostering partnerships, building academic bridges and investing deeply in clinician development, AMSA has become a catalyst for sustainable progress.
John W. Ragsdale, MD Family Medicine
Associate Professor in Family Medicine and Community Health Division Chief Duke Family Medicine Center
Their commitment to education and prevention, and their ability to bring together motivated and committed primary care leaders of the future, creates an environment where meaningful and sustainable change becomes possible.
Duke Family Medicine and AMSA have created a strong and durable relationship. For me, personally, the experience has strengthened my belief in the power of global partnership to improve health outcomes.
Fifteen years ago, Becky Sáenz came to my office at the Coordination of the National Institutes of Health with a compelling vision. Her primary objective was to introduce me to AMSA and its pioneering mission: to elevate medical training in Mexico by providing scholarships for residents to attend specialized programs at the Open Medical Institute (OMI) in Salzburg, Austria. There, they would undertake rigorous medical observerships alongside leading European physicians, an experience designed to inspire them to pursue the highest standards of excellence in their careers.
Once the initiative was launched, I had the privilege of personally interviewing several physicians who participated in the OMI seminars. Hearing their stories allowed me to witness, firsthand, the profound and lasting impact this experience had on their professional development and clinical practice.
AMSA’s work is truly commendable. What stands out is not only the generosity of the idea but the remarkable enthusiasm and dedication with which it was executed, transforming a visionary concept into a dynamic, evolving force within modern Mexican medicine.
Romeo Rodríguez Suárez. MD President
Mexican Institute of Social Security Foundation (IMSS Foundation)
From within the IMSS Foundation, we are pleased to join in celebrating AMSA’s 15th Anniversary. The partnership we have built has allowed us to support young physicians, many of them residents, or in the early stages of their careers, so they can continue their training and gain a broader understanding of how medicine is practiced globally. Ensuring that physicians, from an institution as important as the Mexican Institute for Social Security, receive continuous, high-quality medical training allows these benefits to reach their patients, ultimately improving the quality of life of the Mexican population.
In addition, the research seminars held over the past several summers have demonstrated a genuine interest among Mexican physicians in pursuing research. Offering these courses on a consistent basis has allowed us to recognize the curiosity of our doctors and provide them with the tools to conduct high-quality research projects within the Institute. In some cases, this has inspired them to go even further, pursuing master’s and doctoral degrees.
We can confidently say that continuing medical education should not be viewed as a purely local endeavor. In a rapidly evolving world, healthcare must be approached from a global perspective, and our partnership with AMSA enables this exchange to become part of everyday practice.
Analia García, MD
General Director
Mexican Institute of Social Security Foundation (IMSS Foundation)
This is a moment in history when our society needs unity more than ever, to strengthen ties with other communities and to learn both to listen and to be heard. Only in this way can we move forward, and progress in healthcare means well-being for all.
I would like to once again express my gratitude for the opportunities this partnership has provided, and we look forward to carrying out many more joint initiatives.
Congratulations!
I am grateful for the honor and privilege granted to me by AMSA to share a testimonial on the occasion of the 15th anniversary of its foundation.
My experience collaborating with AMSA has been one of the most rewarding of my professional life, as I have witnessed firsthand the dedication and commitment of its members to achieving their mission: improving the quality of healthcare services in all its dimensions. This mission adheres to the highest standards of quality, always maintaining a broad vision, educating a new generation of physicians through leading by example, continuous medical education and engagement with the global medical community.
I hope to continue contributing to this important cause to achieve better healthcare services in Mexico.
Roberto de Leo, MD Medical Director of Neurosciences
Neurosurgery Specialist at ABC Medical Center
I joined AMSA ten years ago without fully understanding its scope or structure. It was thanks to Becky Sáenz that I gradually became familiar with how it operates, and it was then that I became deeply involved in its programs. The involvement of the Legorreta family has been fundamental: Mrs. Concha Creel de Legorreta brought a strong sense of community and a vision of service; Gerardo Legorreta has maintained a clear commitment to improving medical education, recognizing that this leads to higher quality care for the Mexican population; and Pablo Legorreta, as founder and honorary chairman, has consistently supported the programs. As a family, they share a profound commitment to helping those in need of better health.
Without a doubt, it is Becky Sáenz’s executive leadership that has ensured, through her dedication, the successful implementation of these programs. Among the most important initiatives, I would say, is the training of postgraduate physicians through international programs such as those offered by the Open Medical Institute in Salzburg, Austria, and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).
We remain committed to continuously supporting the medical education of our physicians and, more recently, to advancing high-quality research.
Attending a seminar in Austria was a deeply meaningful experience for me. It was an honor to be among the first fellows to participate, and from the very beginning I felt a mix of excitement, challenge, and even a bit of uncertainty. I did not know exactly what to expect, which made the experience all the more daunting.
However, from the very first moments, that uncertainty transformed into something extraordinary. I had the opportunity to meet outstanding physicians who, with great generosity and warmth, shared their knowledge, experience, and perspective on medicine. Beyond the academic sessions, what impacted me most was the way they conveyed their expertise, with passion, openness, and a genuine desire to help others grow.
This experience also allowed me to reflect with pride on the level of medicine we have in Mexico. I came away reassured that we provide high-quality care and that we are equally capable of generating knowledge and contributing to the global medical community.
I returned to Mexico deeply inspired and grateful, with the conviction that continuous learning, sharing knowledge, and engaging in international academic collaboration are essential to the practice of our profession.
Fabiola Pérez Juárez, MD
Pediatric Cardiologist
Pediatric Echocardiographer
National Institute of Pediatrics (INP)
ABC Medical Center
Kardias Foundation
AMSA has had a transformative impact on my professional career and, consequently, on my personal life as well. Thanks to its continuing support, I now understand that my future professional development depends on acquiring competencies that go beyond the technical level: leadership, collaboration, systems thinking, adaptability to change, and critical vision.
I would like to place particular emphasis on leadership, as it has an exponential impact that drives us to become better professionals. By leadership, I do not mean simply good administrators, but rather leaders with the capacity for collective clinical decision-making. When we achieve this, we move beyond the individual vision of ourselves to prioritize teamwork, effective clinical teams. This is how we become true agents of change in our medical environment.
In AMSA, I have found a space, a second home, for professional and personal growth, inspiration, and the development of strong bonds of friendship and networking. Being an AMSA fellow has strengthened my social commitment as a healthcare professional in clinical practice and research. It has also provided me access to high-impact, high-quality continuing medical education events that are compatible with a demanding professional schedule, thanks to their concise yet highly meaningful design.
My journey as an AMSA fellow began in 2018, at a very early stage of my career as a dermatologist at the INCMNSZ. I initially attended an OMI seminar in Salzburg on Immunology, and years later, in 2024, I participated in a second seminar on Cutaneous Oncology in collaboration with the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC), which greatly contributed to my academic networking and provided clarity regarding my professional vision. Additionally, I have been very fortunate to receive scholarships to strengthen my skills and knowledge in leadership, quality of care, and informatics, all of which have advanced my career and improved my practice as a dermatologist, educator, and researcher.
Ana Lilia
Ruelas Villavicencio, MD
Dermatologist
National Institute of Medical Sciences and Nutrition Salvador Zubirán (INCMNSZ)
These include the one-year postgraduate program in Safety and Quality of Care, Informatics, and Leadership (SQIL) at Harvard Medical School, the program in Medical Leadership and Management at the Panamerican University (UP) and also some great seminars in Mexico on medical education and leadership.
Without a doubt, I encourage and recommend that more colleagues join the AMSA community of fellows, given the great value it adds to our professional careers in terms of technical skills, leadership, social commitment, and inspiration.
Thank you, AMSA!
Over the past few years, my relationship with AMSA has been one of the most meaningful experiences in my professional and personal development. Through its continuing education and international collaboration programs, I had the opportunity to further my neurosurgical training at the Medical University of Innsbruck under the mentorship of Prof. Claudius Thomé, participating in advanced training in complex spine surgery, central nervous system tumors, and neurosurgical research.
Beyond the technical skills acquired, AMSA has served as a true bridge between institutions, cultures, and professionals who share a common conviction: that medical education, when built on collaboration and excellence, has the power to transform the way we care for our patients.
Since 2022, I have been fortunate to actively participate in this project, which has profoundly influenced my vision of medicine as a collective effort. I am currently part of the medical staff at an oncology center, where I participate in the care of patients with central nervous system tumors within a transdisciplinary care model. In parallel, I collaborate on research protocols aimed at improving clinical follow-up and survival analysis through artificial intelligence tools, as well as in the development of technological solutions to optimize neurosurgical practice.
Rodrigo Uribe Pacheco, MD
Neurosurgeon
National Institute of Neurology and Neurosurgery (INNN).
Angeles Hospital, Queretaro, Mexico
I also have the honor of serving as Editor-in-Chief of “Neurosciences Archives”, the scientific journal of the National Institute of Neurology and Neurosurgery. I consider my training within AMSA to have been fundamental in allowing me to carry out these responsibilities with a strong sense of ethics and professional responsibility.
Thanks to the growth opportunities provided by AMSA, as well as my additional training in skull base surgery at Emory University under the mentorship of Prof. Gustavo Pradilla, I continue to collaborate on translational and international research projects with the Medical University of Innsbruck and Emory University. These projects focus particularly on central nervous system tumors, intracerebral hemorrhages, and the development of innovations in surgical techniques.
The leadership training and global perspective I gained through AMSA were, without a doubt, essential components in allowing me to responsibly fulfill my current role as Vice President of the Mexican Association for Adolescent Health. This connection demonstrates that AMSA’s impact is multiplying: it empowers individuals who, in turn, empower institutions.
In my view, AMSA acts as a key equalizer in addressing disparities. In a healthcare system marked by significant inequalities, it enables cutting-edge knowledge to reach those of us on the front lines of care and ensures that Mexican talent is recognized worldwide. Being part of this movement demands excellence, but in return it offers the concrete opportunity to become key agents of change in our nation’s public health system, as well as access to a strong professional network.
My goal for the coming years is to continue contributing to the development of solid spaces for adolescent medicine through this collaboration, and to help change the reality of thousands of young people through a humane, empathetic medical practice grounded in the best available evidence.
Fundamentally, it is a tool for social justice through medical education. To newer generations of students and professionals, I would say: do not see AMSA merely as a source of training, but as access to a community where ethics, science, and social impact set the highest standards.
OMI: Global impact and reach
Starting in 2022, we expanded the OMI program by inviting physicians from across Latin America to participate in the OMI-MEX seminars in Mexico City. In the same spirit of global expansion, OMI has also established a new hub in Vietnam to provide high-quality medical training seminars for healthcare professionals throughout Southeast Asia. With this development, we have created a worldwide continuing medical education program with three training centers: Austria, Mexico, and Vietnam.
The Open Medical Institute has built an extensive network of partners and collaborates with institutions and individuals around the world. OMI’s international partners actively promote its programs among local healthcare professionals and provide administrative, financial, and logistical support. OMI’s local coordinators, our partners in the home countries of each fellow, offer valuable information and assistance to physicians interested in OMI programs.
Despite globalization, healthcare remains local. It is a shared priority to continuously develop local capacity and significantly improve the quality of healthcare services worldwide. When young physicians participate in an OMI program, they return to their home countries equipped with cutting-edge medical knowledge, practical insights and tips from highly experienced specialists, and a network of colleagues and mentors they can consult throughout their professional careers. This makes them ideally prepared to assume leadership roles in their countries while also improving the care they provide to their patients.
Since 1993, OMI has awarded more than 30,300 academic scholarships to physicians and healthcare professionals from 138 countries, more than 3,800 of whom have also participated in OMI clinical observership programs at hospitals in Austria and the United States.
OMI-MEX REACH IN LATIN AMERICA
Mexico
Argentina
Belize
Bolivia
Chile
Colombia
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
El Salvador
French Guiana
Guadeloupe
Guatemala
Honduras
Nicaragua
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Uruguay
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Annual Gala Open Medical Institute
Music for Medicine Benefit: A Resounding Success
The American Austrian Foundation hosted its annual Music for Medicine event on December 2, 2025, in New York to benefit the Open Medical Institute bringing together supporters, artists, and medical leaders.
The evening featured an intimate performance by Vienna Philharmonic members Yamen Saadi, Sebastian, Führlinger, and Bernhard Naoki Hedenborg, who played Schubert and Beethoven to a captivated audience.
Dr. Wolfgang Aulitzky, OMI´s Executive Director, highlighted the program’s global reach, sharing the story of a Nigerian doctor who trained in Salzburg and now runs the country’s busiest cochlear implant team. Meanwhile AMSA’s Honorary Chairman and Founder, Pablo Legorreta, emphasized the OMI’s impact on the Mexican healthcare system since 2010.
The night concluded with dinner and an auction offering experiences such as trips to Oaxaca and the Mozart Festival, combining philanthropy, culture, and a celebration of medical education beyond borders.
Almudena Caso de Legorreta and Jim Reddoch.
Pablo Legorreta and María Caso.
Alexander and Nicholas Von Perfall.
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Alexander Von Perfall, Becky Sáenz and Pablo Legorreta.
Katharine Aulitzky and Anthony Gotto.
OUR ACADEMIC PARTNERS
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Our International Partners 2010-2025
INSTITUT PASTEUR, FRANCE • OSWALDO CRUZ INSTITUTE - FIOCRUZ,BRASIL • UNIVERSIDAD EL BOSQUEBOGOTA, COLOMBIA • FUNDACION CARDIOINFANTIL- BOGOTA, COLOMBIA • FUNDACION SANTA FE- BOGOTA, COLOMBIA
Institutional Donors
PABLO AND ALMUDENA LEGORRETA
The American Austrian Foundation
Creel Abogados
Other donors
Adriana Hernández López • Alejandra Villegas • Carlos Emilio
• Fundación IMSS • Fundación Kaluz, A.C. • Fundación México en Harvard, A.C. • Fundación Roberto Hernández Ramírez, A. C. • Inmobiliaria Descubre Crece, S.A. de C.V. • Legorreta Gómez y Asociados S. de R. L. de C.V. • Loma Vivienda, S.A. de C.V. • Morgan
Guerra Gea Morett • Obra Social Legaria • PREVITA, S. A. de C. V. •
Promotora de Inversión • Rassini, S.A. de C.V. • Traducción Integral
Financial Statements
We dedicate all our efforts and hard work to achieve better continuous medical training activities so that Mexican physicians can have a direct impact on improving healthcare services.
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Editorial coordination Paulina Rocha • Design Julieta Bracho/estudio jamaica • Drafting and translation Nélida Martin Morales Printed in Mexico, April 2026.
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AMSA Team. From left to right: Alejandra González, Medical Coordinator, Mariana Bocanegra, Academic Coordinator, Becky Aguilar-Álvarez de Sáenz, Executive Director, Adriana Rosas, Logistics Coordinator and Ernesto Hernández, Administrative Coordinator.
