Albanian Health Fund
How to Save a Life
Conference Agenda 2026
Hotel Fafa Blu Resort, Durrës
01
Thursday • November 5
Arrival • Sightseeing • Opening Evening
07:30
Devotion
16:00–17:45
Check-in & Accommodation
18:00–19:30
Dinner
19:30–20:30
PLENARY TALK #1
“Why Am I Never Satisfied?” — Mark Johnston
“Why Am I Never Satisfied?” — Mark Johnston
20:30–21:00
Small-group discussion (American team to attend)
21:30
Evening program – TBD
02
Friday • November 7
Identity • Clinical Workshops • Skills
07:00
Devotion
08:00–09:00
Breakfast
09:15–10:15
PLENARY TALK #2
“Who Am I When I Fail?” — Joshua Evans
“Who Am I When I Fail?” — Joshua Evans
10:30–11:00
Small groups (American team to attend)
11:00–11:15
Coffee break
11:15–12:15 Morning Workshops — Rotation 1
Medical
Eugene Smith
Atrial Fibrillation
William Nelson & Greg Chandler
Suturing and Knot Tying
Tim Call
Hematology/Oncology Emergencies with Cases
Joshua Evans
Vomiting and Diarrhea in Children: Dehydration Management
Premed
Jeff Harris
Electrolyte and Acid/Base Emergencies
Dental
Randy/Luke/Jonathan
Tooth Preparation #1
Nursing
Catherine/Jessica/Sophia
BLS/ACLS with Intubation
PT
Christi
Evaluation and treatment of UE myofascial dysfunctions.
12:15–12:30
Break
12:30–13:30 Morning Workshops — Rotation 2
Medical
Eugene Smith
Atrial Fibrillation
William Nelson & Greg Chandler
Suturing and Knot Tying
Tim Call
Hematology/Oncology Emergencies with Cases
Joshua Evans
Vomiting and Diarrhea in Children: Dehydration Management
Premed
Gary Russell
Diabetes
Dental
Randy/Luke/Jonathan
Tooth Preparation #2
Nursing
Catherine/Jessica/Sophia
BLS/ACLS with Intubation
PT
Christi
Evaluation and treatment of UE myofascial dysfunctions.
PM
Friday Afternoon
Afternoon Program
13:30–14:30
Lunch
14:30–16:30
Free Time
16:30–17:30 Afternoon Workshops
Medical
Mark Johnston
The Jaundiced Patient
William Nelson
Approach to Acute Abdomen: Who Needs the OR?
Joshua Evans
Seizures in Children
Greg Chandler
Nevi Examination and Removal
Premed
Eugene Smith
EKGs: A Practical System
Dental
Randy/Luke/Jonathan
What do you see? #1
Nursing
Catherine/Jessica/Sophia
Pain Management
PT
Christi
Evaluation and treatment of LE myofascial dysfunctions.
18:00–19:00
PLENARY TALK #3
“Can I Be a Good Person and Still Need God?” — Mark Johnston
“Can I Be a Good Person and Still Need God?” — Mark Johnston
19:00–19:30
Small groups (American team to attend)
19:30–21:00
Dinner
21:30
Nursing Skills — Catherine, Jessica, Sophia
03
Saturday • November 8
Purpose • Advanced Workshops • Closing Plenary
07:30
Devotion
08:00–09:00
Breakfast
09:15–10:15
PLENARY TALK #4
“What Makes a Life Worth Living?” — William Nelson
“What Makes a Life Worth Living?” — William Nelson
10:30–11:00
Small groups (American team to attend)
11:00–11:15
Coffee break
11:15–12:15 Morning Workshops — Rotation 1
Medical
Eugene Smith
Chest Pain
Mark Johnston
Abdominal Pain: Thinking Like a Physician – Red Flags & Abdominal Examination
Jeff Harris
Hands On Ultrasound Practice
Gary Russell
Artificial Intelligence
Premed
William Nelson
Peptic Ulcer Disease
Dental
Randy/Luke/Jonathan
Exodontia #1
Nursing
Catherine/Jessica/Sophia
Neuro Assessment
PT
Christi
Neurodynamic treatments of UE dysfunctions.
12:15–12:30
Break
12:30–13:30 Morning Workshops — Rotation 2
Medical
Eugene Smith
Chest Pain
Mark Johnston
Abdominal Pain: Thinking Like a Physician – Red Flags & Abdominal Examination
Jeff Harris
Hands On Ultrasound Practice
Gary Russell
Artificial Intelligence
Premed
Tim Call
CBC and Peripheral Blood Smear
Dental
Randy/Luke/Jonathan
Exodontia #2
Nursing
Catherine/Jessica/Sophia
Caring for a Patient after a Stroke
PT
Christi
Neurodynamic treatments of UE dysfunctions.
PM
Saturday Afternoon
Afternoon Program
13:30–15:00
Lunch
15:00–16:30
Free Time
16:30–17:30 Afternoon Workshops
Medical
Greg Chandler
Risks and Potential Side Effects of Plastic Surgeries Aimed at Improving Beauty
Tim Call
Common Causes of Anemia: Using Cases
Jeff Harris
ED Evaluation of Coma, Syncope, and Seizures
Gary Russell
The Headache You Must Not Miss
Premed
Joshua Evans
Common Pediatric Medical Emergencies
Dental
Randy/Luke/Jonathan
What do you see?#2
Nursing
Catherine/Jessica/Sophia
Seizure Management and Nursing Care
PT
Christi
Neurodynamic treatments of LE dysfunctions.
18:00–19:00
PLENARY TALK #5
“Jesus: Who Did He Claim to Be?” — Zefjan Nikolla
“Jesus: Who Did He Claim to Be?” — Zefjan Nikolla
19:00–19:30
Small groups (American team to attend)
19:30–21:00
Dinner
21:30–23:30
Evening program – TBD
04
Sunday • November 9
Departure • Team Continuation
08:00–09:30
Breakfast
10:00
Students Departure for Tirana; team continues with MDKSH program.