Global Perspectives on Health: Conversation with Professor Karel Novák

April 14th, 6:00pm-7:00pm

Doors open at 5:30pm
Free with RSVP

Join us for an evening of conversation and presentation led by Professor Karel Novák, the World First Vice-President of the International College of Surgeons. The evenings proceedings will explore the history of Czech contributions to health and surgery from the 14th century to present day, including the 2015 Jubilee World Congress of Surgery held between Prauge and Pilsen.

Professor Karel Novák worked as a surgeon at the Faculty of Medicine of Charles University in Pilsen, at the University Hospital in Motol and as a consultant professor at hospitals in Příbram and Beroun. He lectured at the Faculty of Physical Education and Sport of Charles University. In 2021 he was elected first vice-president of the prestigious International College of Surgeons, the highest position achieved by a Czech surgeon since the world presidency of Professor Arnold Jirásek in 1936-1938. The organization, which operates in more than 100 countries, was founded in 1935 in Geneva and has six continental federations.