Postgraduate training of healthcare professionals in Bulgaria: Quality and organization from the perspective of trainees at the Medical University of Sofia

Postgraduate training is a key component of the professional development of healthcare professionals and an essential factor in ensuring high-quality human resources in healthcare. This study analyzes key aspects of the organization and quality of medical specialization training in Bulgaria. It presents the results of a survey involving 418 trainees and examines administrative organization, conditions at training sites, curriculum content, and the development of professional competencies. The findings indicate a high level of satisfaction with the core components of specialization training, while also identifying opportunities to improve facilities and equipment, strengthen the practical focus of training, and enhance the development of competencies required for independent professional practice.