Vihren Petkov

Prof. Vihren Petkov is a Full Professor at the Department of Health Management and Healthcare Economics, Faculty of Public Health, Medical University of Sofia. He holds dual specialization in Medicine and Health Care Management, with a PhD focused on voluntary health insurance in Bulgaria. His career includes roles as Director of the Medical College 'J. Filaretova' (2008-2018) and progression through academic ranks from Assistant Professor to Professor.

Education highlights include a medical degree (2000), a second master’s in Health Management (completed at the Health Insurance Fund), and a specialty in Social Medicine and Healthcare System Organization. His research spans over 100 publications addressing voluntary health insurance, healthcare management systems, and public health policy.

Key research interests include optimizing healthcare resource allocation, improving minority health access, and exploring the intersection of social determinants with healthcare outcomes. His work frequently emphasizes evidence-based policy development and cross-national healthcare comparisons.

Publishing activity demonstrates expertise in both clinical and managerial aspects of healthcare, with recent focus on digital health applications and pharmacovigilance. He contributes to academic leadership through editorial roles at the Journal 'Health Policy and Management' and international projects under Horizon 2020 and ERASMUS+.