26th Scientific Conference with International Participation
“Comorbidity”
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College of Private Psychiatry
The College of Private Psychiatry (Колегиум „Частна психиатрия“) brings together psychiatrists, clinical psychologists and like-minded professionals dedicated to modern and humane mental health care. Founded in 2000, with Assoc. Prof. Georgi Koychev playing a leading role, it promotes the development of private psychiatric practice, psychotherapy and professional exchange.
Through its annual conferences and training programmes, the College connects specialists in Bulgaria with Bulgarian colleagues abroad and with the international psychiatric community. It has been a member of the European Psychiatric Association (EPA) since 2017.
The College develops consensus statements and standards of good practice, holds expert meetings and sets ethical rules for professionals in private practice, in line with good clinical practice and national law. It represents the interests of its members and supports the development of research in mental health.
Its annual scientific conference with international participation bears the name of Assoc. Prof. Georgi Koychev, MD, and reaches its 26th edition in 2027. Over the years, leading psychiatrists and specialists from various fields have taken part, including Prof. Peter Falkai (LMU Munich), Prof. Andrea Cipriani (University of Oxford), Prof. Amine Benyamina (Paris-Saclay University, AP-HP), Dr Cécile Hanon (AP-HP, Paris) and Acad. Prof. Latchezar Traykov (neurologist, Medical University of Sofia). The College’s annual award for contribution to Bulgarian psychiatry also bears his name.
Membership is open to psychiatrists in private practice (full members) and to professionals whose work relates to mental health (associate members). How to become a member →
About the conference
The co-occurrence of two or more mental disorders – or of a mental and a somatic illness – is the rule rather than the exception in clinical practice, and it changes diagnosis, prognosis and treatment choices.
The 26th Scientific Conference of the College of Private Psychiatry is dedicated to comorbidity. Forms of active participation: lecture, oral communication, working group, round table, workshop and poster session; training modules are also held (separate registration).
The conference is open to a broad audience: psychiatrists, physicians of all specialties – general practitioners in particular – psychologists, psychotherapists, nurses, social workers, as well as residents and students.
Key dates
Registration fees – on-site participation
| until 20 Jan 2027 | after 20 Jan 2027 | on site | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professionals | 310 €* / 130 €** | 150 €** | 200 €** |
| Students and residents | 270 €* / 65 €** | 75 €** | 90 €** |
| CPP members | free** | free** | free** |
| Active participants | free** | free** | free** |
* Package includes the participation fee and single-room accommodation for 8–10 April 2027.
** Accommodation not included; it is paid separately.
Your registration is valid only after you receive a confirmation e-mail.
Previous editions
The conference in pictures
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College of Private Psychiatry is… an open opportunity to become part of good psychiatric practice.Angelina Kojouharova · Facebook, 2020, for the College’s 20th anniversary (translated from Bulgarian)
or write to us at conference.private.psychiatry@gmail.com
Committees
Management Board
Chair: Dr. Yavor Delchev
Scientific Committee
Chair: Prof. Dr. Petar Marinov
Organising Committee
Chair: Dr. Ana Popova
Contact
22A Dunav St., Sofia, Bulgaria · conference.private.psychiatry@gmail.com · +359 883 691 661 (registration coordinator)