MEDICAL WINTER SCHOOL 13 – December 2026

Brainstorm Association, together with Albanian Medical Events, the “Eureka” Academy, the “Ivodent” Academy, the Albanian National Association of Dental Professionals, the Society of Nephrology, the University of Bari, the “Gabriele d’Annunzio” University of Chieti and the medical universities of Albania, Kosovo and North Macedonia, and with the generous support of Medicalb, Altera Events and Dental Leader Cors, is organising Medical Winter School 13 for the 13th year in a row, on 4–7 December 2026 in Alberobello, Lecce, Brindisi and Bari, Puglia, Italy.

The programme includes 10 medical lectures by respected professors of the University of Medicine, Tirana, and speakers from medical companies.

• All topics are covered as workshops and interactive discussions between speakers and participants, so that students and professionals get the most out of them.
• Students and professionals of the medical sciences are welcome to take part.
• There will also be fun, social events, themed talks among students and festive moments.
• Certificates of attendance are handed out at the end.

Cost

• Brainstorm Association members: 25,900 ALL
• Students who are not Brainstorm members: 27,900 ALL
• Professionals, travelling by ferry: 40,000 ALL
• Professionals, travelling by plane: 45,000 ALL

The cost includes:

• Return transport Tirana–Durrës–Bari.
• Return ferry tickets Durrës–Bari.
• Coach transport during the stay in Italy.
• Event kit and materials.
• 2 nights in a 4-star hotel.
• Breakfast throughout the stay.
• A sightseeing tour of Bari.
• A visit to Lecce's historic centre.
• A guide in the Puglia region.
• A visit to the distinctive town of Alberobello, known for its traditional trulli houses.
• A visit to the coastal town of Brindisi.

Programme

4 December · Tirana → Durrës → Bari

Departure from Tirana in the afternoon for the port of Durrës. Boarding, then the overnight ferry to Bari, Italy.

5 December · Bari · Lecce

Arrival at the port of Bari in the morning and a visit to the city's main sights. Then on to Lecce and check-in at the hotel. Opening of the conference and the scientific lectures. In the evening, a visit to Lecce's historic centre and free time to explore the city.

6 December · Alberobello

Breakfast at the hotel. A guided tour of Puglia, visiting the distinctive town of Alberobello, known for its traditional trulli, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Free time for a stroll. In the evening, a festive party for the participants.

7 December · Bari · Brindisi

Breakfast at the hotel and the certificates of attendance. A visit to the University of Bari “Aldo Moro” to learn about the institution and its academic and scientific work. Then on to the coastal town of Brindisi, known for its history, architecture and Mediterranean port.

In their free time, participants can enjoy the festive December atmosphere, explore the historic centres and discover Puglia's culture, traditions and food.

The 4-star hotel is a genuine tourist destination with very high standards.

Registration

Places are limited to 150 students and 50 professionals, so applicants will be selected in 3 rounds.

Registration deadline for the first round: 22 November 2026

Apply now

For information, call +355 69 293 2910. We look forward to seeing you!