Dr. Mirko Prosen is an Associate Professor and Senior Research Fellow at the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Primorska, Slovenia. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, as well as a Master’s and Doctorate in Social Sciences. He specializes in the sociology of health and illness, with a focus on advancing women’s health, studying health disparities, and transcultural nursing, particularly in education. Dr. Prosen has played a pivotal role in integrating transcultural nursing into Slovenia’s nursing curriculum and has contributed to establishing this focus internationally. His work is recognized not only for its scientific rigor but also for its direct impact on healthcare education, helping to develop culturally competent healthcare professionals worldwide. He is currently serving his second term as Vice Dean for Student Affairs.

As a registered external expert for the Slovenian Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education, Dr. Prosen’s contributions extend beyond academia. He also serves as an External Examiner at the University of Limerick and holds memberships in numerous prestigious organizations, including the European Transcultural Nursing Association (as a national representative), the European Society for Health and Medical Sociology, and Sigma Theta Tau International Honour Society of Nursing. His extensive involvement in these organizations, including leadership roles, reflects his commitment to promoting excellence in nursing education and transcultural healthcare practices.

Dr. Prosen has been instrumental in leading international collaborative projects related to nursing education and other topics. He serves as an editor, reviewer, and member of the editorial board for several national and international journals. He is also the author of numerous scientific articles and monographs.

Among his many accolades, Dr. Prosen received the University of Primorska award for “Inspiring Young Teacher/Researcher” in 2020 and the prestigious Republic of Slovenia Award for Outstanding Achievements in Higher Education in 2022, particularly for his work in transcultural education for healthcare professionals. His achievements have earned him national and international recognition, including fellowships (such as the Royal College of Surgeons Ireland Fellowship of the Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery), grants (for example STTI Grant in 2013, French Goverment Grant in 2019), and best poster awards at international conferences.