Observation session with Dr. Stefan Horwath in a one-on-one setting

Doctors looking to advance their skills in the field of aesthetic treatments are familiar with traditional continuing education courses, workshops, and specialized lectures. These provide knowledge, techniques, and theoretical foundations. What often remains elusive, however, is the reality of day-to-day life in a specialized private practice: How is a well-informed treatment decision made? How does a consultation proceed? How are differing patient expectations addressed? And what organizational and economic considerations underpin the smooth operation of a practice?

This is exactly where the new Shadow Day with Dr. Stefan Horwath at OmniMed begins. The format is aimed at physicians who want a personal insight into a treatment day – not as a traditional course, not as hands-on training, but as a structured observership in a 1:1 setting. The Shadow Day takes place in the OmniMed clinics in Eisenstadt or Klagenfurt.

A real ordination ceremony instead of a traditional continuing education course

The Shadow Day is deliberately structured differently than many training formats. The focus is not on the isolated teaching of individual techniques, but on observing and understanding real processes. Physicians accompany Dr. Stefan Horwath through a treatment day and gain insight into consultations, analyses, treatment planning, and organizational decisions.

Especially when it comes to cosmetic procedures, technical knowledge alone is often not enough. What also matters is the ability to analyze faces in detail, assess patients’ expectations realistically, and make the right decision for each situation. The Shadow Day demonstrates how such considerations arise in the day-to-day operations of a dental practice.

What doctors experience during a Shadow Day

Participants gain insight into various aspects of a typical treatment day. This includes, among other things, real-life consultations, facial analysis, the planning and administration of Botox, filler, and regenerative treatments, as well as the targeted use of combination therapies. The program also covers how to interact with different types of patients, follow-up visits, and progress assessments.

The particular value lies in the context: It's not just about seeing what is done, but above all, why a certain decision is made. When is a treatment appropriate? When is restraint advisable? What role do the patient's expectations play? And how can medical standards, experience, and a realistic treatment outcome be reconciled?

Understand technical decisions

A central theme of Shadow Day is decision-making in the day-to-day practice of medicine. Which treatment is appropriate for the patient’s condition? Which combination of treatments might be most effective? When is it better to forgo treatment or postpone it? While such questions can be explained in theory, they take on much greater depth when observed firsthand in real-world clinical settings.

This provides participating physicians with practical insight into the mindset, structure, and priorities that guide treatment from the initial assessment through to implementation.

The economic realities of running a private practice also become apparent

A key component of the Shadow Day is an open discussion of economic and organizational aspects. These include pricing, positioning, scheduling, capacity utilization, building a sustainable patient base, and selecting treatments that make economic sense.

These topics are often only touched upon briefly in traditional continuing education courses. For doctors who are already working in the field of aesthetic treatments or planning to enter the field, however, they are a central part of their daily practice. After all, a practice must not only provide high-quality medical care but also be managed in a structured, transparent, and sustainable manner.

Who Shadow Day is intended for

Shadow Day is designed for physicians who want to gain a realistic understanding of what daily practice is like. The program is particularly well-suited for those who already offer aesthetic treatments, wish to refine their decision-making process, or are planning to enter this field.

Doctors who want to better understand the organizational and financial aspects of a private practice can also benefit from this insight. Since this is a one-on-one observation session, participation is intentionally limited: only one person may attend per session. Between treatments, there is time for questions, discussion, and feedback.

It is important to note that Shadow Day is not a hands-on training session. The focus is on observation, analysis, and understanding.

Discretion and professionalism are essential

Since participants gain insight into real-world processes, patient cases, and internal structures, confidentiality is a central component of the program. All information shared must be treated as confidential.

This underscores the nature of Shadow Day: it is not a standardized group seminar, but rather a personalized, professionally oriented observation experience in a sensitive medical setting.

Request a Shadow Day at OmniMed

The Private Shadow Day with Dr. Stefan Horwath will be offered in the OmniMed clinics in Eisenstadt and Klagenfurt will be offered. Allocation is selective. Interested physicians should send a brief inquiry including their professional background and current area of practice. Afterwards, they will receive a personal response to arrange a suitable appointment.

Further information about the Shadow Day and how to apply can be found here: Shadow Day with Dr. Stefan Horwath at OmniMed