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ABOUT US
Meet the team
We are the only center for occupational, traffic and sports medicine in Slovenia where all doctors have passed the European examination in occupational medicine at UEMS (European Union of Medical Specialists).
assist. dr. Iva Jurov, dr. med.
Specialist in occupational, traffic and sports medicine
Fellow of the European Board in Occupational Medicine
"I believe that holistic treatment of every employee, driver, athlete, or patient is the true path to the help I can provide as a doctor."
In my professional, research and scientific work, I primarily focus on the physiological aspects of the individual's workload, whether it is a professional athlete or an employee with a greater cardiovascular and pulmonary burden due to the nature of their profession. Using a broad approach to the issues of everyone present in the clinic, I strive to preventively target those health points that may be problematic in the future, and where necessary, I also treat existing health deficiencies.
Prevention and early recognition are the key to a quality and long life, which is the basic guideline of my work.”
Professional path
2010 - 2016
2017 - 2021
2021 - 2024
2024
2017 and beyond
Faculty of Medicine in Ljubljana
Doctorate and research work at the Faculty of Sport, University of Ljubljana, Assistant
Center for Sports Medicine, UKC Ljubljana
European examination in occupational medicine at UEMS (Brussels), specialist exam in occupational, traffic and sports medicine at the Medical Chamber of Slovenia
Reference expert of the Olympic Committee of Slovenia for sports nutrition, national team doctor of the Slovenian Women's Football Association, UEFA doctor, assistant in the field of occupational, traffic and sports medicine at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Ljubljana, lecturer of the elective course Sports Medicine at the Faculty of Medicine,
external expert for numerous sports industry associations in the fields of endurance, sports nutrition, and exercise
assist. Ajda Erzar, dr. med.
Specialist in occupational, traffic and sports medicine
Fellow of the European Board in Occupational Medicine
"From my first encounter with medical textbooks, I felt that a preventive approach to medicine was closer to me than a purely curative one. Although I have always admired colleagues in curative medicine for their ability to solve complex health problems, I was drawn to the part of medicine that seeks solutions even before illness develops. My work in family medicine soon confirmed that both preventive and curative approaches are essential for comprehensive health care.
I see prevention as caring for the present with the future in mind—asking what we can do today to maintain or even improve our health tomorrow. Prevention is not about promises or quick fixes, but about science and evidence-based medicine.
Health care does not begin with a doctor or a medical institution, but where we live, work, and spend our free time. It is in these environments that the foundations for a healthy and fulfilling life are created."
Professional path
2011 - 2017
2019 - 2024
2020 and beyond
2023
2024 and beyond
Faculty of Medicine in Ljubljana
Clinical Institute of Occupational, Transport and Sports Medicine, UKC Ljubljana
doctoral studies in biomedicine at the Faculty of Medicine in Ljubljana
habilitated to the title of assistant
European examination in occupational medicine at UEMS (Brussels), specialist exam in occupational, traffic and sports medicine at the Medical Chamber of Slovenia
Doctor, specialist in occupational, traffic, and sports medicine at CPM, actively involved in research groups and projects focused on improving health and working conditions; assistant in occupational, traffic, and sports medicine at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana; instructor of the elective course Sports Medicine at the Faculty of Medicine; and lecturer at the Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology.
Viktor Strauch, dr. med.
Specialist in occupational, traffic and sports medicine
Fellow of the European Board in Occupational Medicine
"After completing my professional exam, my interest in infectious diseases led me to realise that true recovery is rare without addressing underlying chronic conditions. This understanding guided me toward preventive medicine, where I found my professional mission.
Occupational medicine defines the health requirements needed to safely perform work and promotes measures and lifestyle changes that support both work ability and long-term health.
For me, occupational medicine is the foundation of a holistic approach to health and a responsibility to individuals, the workforce, and society. Through prevention, I strive to support healthier individuals and a stronger, healthier working environment.”
Professional path
2009 - 2016
2017 - 2018
2019 - 2024
2023
2024
Faculty of Medicine in Ljubljana
Resident physician at the Clinic for Infectious Diseases and Feverish Conditions
Clinical Institute of Occupational, Transport and Sports Medicine, University College Ljubljana
European Occupational Medicine Exam at UEMS (Brussels)
Specialist exam in Occupational, Traffic and Sports Medicine