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Deadline for Abstract Submission was - April 15th, 2025. (untill 23:59)
DOWNLOAD PROGRAMThe following medical symposia will be held during the conference:
Date of Symposium:
Co-Chairs:
Dr. Meliha Hadžović Čegić, MD, MSc, BiH
Prof. dr. Rusmir Baljić, MD, PhD, BiH
Description:
Join our medical symposium at the 16th annual Days of BHAAAS in Bosnia and Herzegovina, This event brings together leading experts, emerging scholars, and students from around the world to exchange groundbreaking ideas and foster new collaborations in medical science.
The conference will feature specialized medical sessions, roundtable discussions, and hands-on workshops led by top healthcare professionals. Participants will engage in insightful discussions on the latest advancements in medicine, innovative treatments, and healthcare challenges. Beyond the scientific program, attendees can enjoy diverse cultural events and networking opportunities, making this a must-attend gathering for the medical community.
Date of Symposium:
Chair: Dr. Emma Pinjić, MD, MPH, USA
Co-Chairs:
Prof. Dr. Zulejha Merhemić, MD, PhD, BiH
Ferida Huković - Čengić, MD, PhD, Sweeden
Doc. dr. sci. med. Fuad Zukić, Head of the Radiology Clinic Clinical Center of the University of Sarajevo
Description:
The III International Radiology Symposium is a comprehensive radiology conference with the focus on research and innovation, designed to provide healthcare professionals with the latest advancements in radiology.
Co-Chair:
Doc. dr. sci. med. Fuad Zukić,
Head of the Radiology Clinic
Clinical Center of the University of Sarajevo
This event will feature speaker presentations from renowned experts highlighting the innovative work being done in Radiology.
A broad spectrum of topics will be covered including cancer, neurodegenerative disease, musculoskeletal disease and cardiovascular disease, and the latest advancements in the field of medical imaging, including new technologies, diagnostic techniques, research findings, and clinical applications across different imaging modalities like X-ray, CT scans, MRI, and ultrasound.
Participants will gain valuable insights into research, clinical practice and have the opportunity to network with colleagues from diverse radiology specialties.
Target Audience:
- Radiologists
- Radiology residents and fellows
- Medical students
- Research staff
- Post-doctoral scholars
- Junior faculties
- Senior faculties
Focus of this Symposium is on education to provide continuing medical education by sharing the most recent developments in radiology practice covering diverse topics. Renowned radiologists, researchers, and clinicians are invited to present lectures and share their expertise.
Date of Symposium:
Chair: Belma Paralija, MD, PhD, BiH
Co-Chair: Dr. Jasmina Mustafić Pandžić, MD, MSCI, BiH
Description:
Join our medical symposium at the 16th annual Days of BHAAAS in Bosnia and Herzegovina, This event brings together leading experts, emerging scholars, and students from around the world to exchange groundbreaking ideas and foster new collaborations in medical science.
The conference will feature specialized medical sessions, roundtable discussions, and hands-on workshops led by top healthcare professionals. Participants will engage in insightful discussions on the latest advancements in medicine, innovative treatments, and healthcare challenges. Beyond the scientific program, attendees can enjoy diverse cultural events and networking opportunities, making this a must-attend gathering for the medical community.
Date of Symposium:
Chair:
Vedka Begović, MD Internal Medicine (Clinical Professor Scripps Clinic-Green Hospital La Jolla, CA, (USA/BHAAAS)
Description:
This engaging educational event is aimed at physicians of different specialties practicing in ambulatory settings and public health, fellow physicians, scientists in training, and medical students. The symposium includes presentations of original research papers, clinical topic reviews, and guest lectures by internationally recognized experts.
Our symposium will feature an interactive panel discussion on early detection, preventative practices, and improving population health in Bosnia and Herzegovina and globally.
This year, our panel discussion topic is Preventing Chronic Kidney Disease in the Ambulatory Setting, emphasizing the need for early diagnosis, management, and progression prevention.
Our expert speakers are:
- Dr. Anisa Gradascevic, MD, PhD, specialist in Internal Medicine, on fellowship in nephrology.
Sana Klinikum, Clinic for Nephrology and Rheumatology, Offenbach am Main, Germany
- Prof. Dr. Zaim Jatic, MD, Family Medicine Specialist
Head of the Department of Family Medicine, Clinical Center University of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Prof. Dr. Damir Rebic, MD, PhD, specialist in Internal Medicine with a subspecialty in Nephrology.
Head of the Department of Nephrology, Clinical Center University of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Dr. Anes Jogunčić, MD, specialist in Epidemiology.
Public Health Institute of Canton Sarajevo
Date of Symposium:
Chair: Doc. Dr. Amila Mehmedović, BiH
Description:
Join our medical symposium at the 16th annual Days of BHAAAS in Bosnia and Herzegovina, This event brings together leading experts, emerging scholars, and students from around the world to exchange groundbreaking ideas and foster new collaborations in medical science.
The conference will feature specialized medical sessions, roundtable discussions, and hands-on workshops led by top healthcare professionals. Participants will engage in insightful discussions on the latest advancements in medicine, innovative treatments, and healthcare challenges. Beyond the scientific program, attendees can enjoy diverse cultural events and networking opportunities, making this a must-attend gathering for the medical community.
Date of Symposium:
Chair: Prof. Emira Švraka, MD, PhD, BiH
Description:
Join our medical symposium at the 16th annual Days of BHAAAS in Bosnia and Herzegovina, This event brings together leading experts, emerging scholars, and students from around the world to exchange groundbreaking ideas and foster new collaborations in medical science.
The conference will feature specialized medical sessions, roundtable discussions, and hands-on workshops led by top healthcare professionals. Participants will engage in insightful discussions on the latest advancements in medicine, innovative treatments, and healthcare challenges. Beyond the scientific program, attendees can enjoy diverse cultural events and networking opportunities, making this a must-attend gathering for the medical community.
Date of Symposium:
Co-Chairs:
Prof. Dr. Amina Smajlović, USA
Mr. sci. dr. Emina Vukas - Salihbegović, BiH
Description:
Join our medical symposium at the 16th annual Days of BHAAAS in Bosnia and Herzegovina, This event brings together leading experts, emerging scholars, and students from around the world to exchange groundbreaking ideas and foster new collaborations in medical science.
The conference will feature specialized medical sessions, roundtable discussions, and hands-on workshops led by top healthcare professionals. Participants will engage in insightful discussions on the latest advancements in medicine, innovative treatments, and healthcare challenges. Beyond the scientific program, attendees can enjoy diverse cultural events and networking opportunities, making this a must-attend gathering for the medical community.
Date of Symposium:
Chair: Ass. prof. dr. Dino Dizdarević, DDM, PhD, KCUS, BiH
Description:
The symposium seeks to advance knowledge in maxillofacial and head and neck surgery, bridging medicine and dentistry while fostering collaboration among residents, specialists, and experts. It also welcomes professionals from related fields like otolaryngology, neurosurgery, and plastic surgery to promote interdisciplinary learning.
The event features five key sessions:
1. Trauma, Infections, and Surgical Anatomy: Focus on managing facial trauma, infections, and head and neck surgical anatomy, with insights into endoscopic sinus surgery.
2. Foundations and Future: Discusses cleft lip/palate repair, craniofacial anomalies, and advancements in congenital condition treatments.
3. Innovations and Oncology: Covers oncological care, microvascular reconstruction, pain management, and emerging technologies like 3D printing and virtual surgical planning.
4. Emerging Voices: Provides residents a platform to present research, receive feedback, and network.
Date of Symposium:
Co-Chairs:
Prof. dr. prim. Faruk Nišić, BiH
Dr. Igor Knezović, MD, PhD, Croatia
Mr. sci. med. dr. Nina Jovanović, MD, MSc, MPH, Croatia
Description:
This year's Fifth International Ophthalmology Symposium focuses on the cornea, refractive surgery, and the ocular surface, especially on the integrative and comprehensive approach to treating patients. The symposium will include lectures by renowned speakers from Italy, Greece, Turkey, the Balkan Region, Ireland, Switzerland, and local experts.
The symposium will be organized in conjunction with the Third Balkan Ophthalmology Meeting by the Turkish Ophthalmology Association (TOD), which is the continuation of their regional expert meeting and a platform for future collaboration with TOD and the Balkan ophthalmic community.
Morning Rapid-Fire session will be reserved for young ophthalmologists (YO) with a panel and discussion (free topics) led by inspirative, emerging YO from BiH, the Region, and Turkey.
As part of the symposium, we plan to organize a hands-on workshop on Topography-Tomography readings and a quiz for residents and YO. Workshop participation will be certified, as well as the symposium attendance with CME credits.
Date of Symposium:
Co-Chairs:
Dr. Kenan Arnautović, MD, PhD, USA
Dr. Ibrahim Omerhodžić, MD, PhD, BiH
Description:
Join our medical symposium at the 16th annual Days of BHAAAS in Bosnia and Herzegovina, This event brings together leading experts, emerging scholars, and students from around the world to exchange groundbreaking ideas and foster new collaborations in medical science.
The conference will feature specialized medical sessions, roundtable discussions, and hands-on workshops led by top healthcare professionals. Participants will engage in insightful discussions on the latest advancements in medicine, innovative treatments, and healthcare challenges. Beyond the scientific program, attendees can enjoy diverse cultural events and networking opportunities, making this a must-attend gathering for the medical community.
Date of Symposium:
Co-Chairs:
Prof. dr. med. Enra Mehmedika Suljić, KCUS, BiH
Dr. sci. med. Nevena Mahmutbegović, KCUS, BiH
Dr. Aida Kantardžić Šehić, USA
Description:
The theme of this year's symposium is "Biological markers in neurology". Advances in the research of biological markers bring a revolution in the diagnosis and monitoring of neurological diseases. The symposium will bring together leading experts who, through lectures and discussions, will analyze the role of biological markers in early diagnosis, personalized treatment and monitoring the outcome of therapy in neurology.
Date of Symposium: June 21ˢᵗ, 2025
Chair: Eldin Karaiković MD, PhD, USA
AOTBH president: Maki Grle (Mostar, BiH)
Local Hosts: Mehmed Jamakosmanović (Sarajevo, BiH), Mahir Jašarević (Tuzla, BiH); Mirza Bišćević (Sarajevo)
Description:
Join our medical symposium at the 16th annual Days of BHAAAS in Bosnia and Herzegovina, This event brings together leading experts, emerging scholars, and students from around the world to exchange groundbreaking ideas and foster new collaborations in medical science.
The conference will feature specialized medical sessions, roundtable discussions, and hands-on workshops led by top healthcare professionals. Participants will engage in insightful discussions on the latest advancements in medicine, innovative treatments, and healthcare challenges. Beyond the scientific program, attendees can enjoy diverse cultural events and networking opportunities, making this a must-attend gathering for the medical community.
Date of Symposium:
Co-Chairs:
Dr. Azra Sadiković, MD, USA
Dr. Taib Delić, MD, BiH
Dr. Nina Tiršo, MD, BiH
Description:
Join our medical symposium at the 16th annual Days of BHAAAS in Bosnia and Herzegovina, This event brings together leading experts, emerging scholars, and students from around the world to exchange groundbreaking ideas and foster new collaborations in medical science.
The conference will feature specialized medical sessions, roundtable discussions, and hands-on workshops led by top healthcare professionals. Participants will engage in insightful discussions on the latest advancements in medicine, innovative treatments, and healthcare challenges. Beyond the scientific program, attendees can enjoy diverse cultural events and networking opportunities, making this a must-attend gathering for the medical community.
Date of Symposium:
Chair:
Ass. prof. dr. Muhamed Djedović, MD, BiH
Dr. Mr. sci. dr. Lejla Divović Mustafić, BiH
Description:
A half-day symposium on cardiovascular surgery and related fields, focusing on modern knowledge in these areas and applied methods in patient care, aimed at advancing medicine and healthcare in Bosnia and Herzegovina overall.
PARTICIPANTS:
The symposium is intended for specialists, students, and all professionals whose knowledge can contribute to improving human health.
Date of Symposium:
Co-Chairs:
Prof dr Ermina Mujičić, specialist in anesthesiology and resuscitation, subspec intensive medicine, Head of the Department of Intensive Care and Anesthesia, Clinic for Cardiovascular Surgery, KCUS
Adnan Begović, MD, USA
Prof dr Ognjen Gajić MD, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic, MN, US
Description:
Join our medical symposium at the 16th annual Days of BHAAAS in Bosnia and Herzegovina, This event brings together leading experts, emerging scholars, and students from around the world to exchange groundbreaking ideas and foster new collaborations in medical science.
The conference will feature specialized medical sessions, roundtable discussions, and hands-on workshops led by top healthcare professionals. Participants will engage in insightful discussions on the latest advancements in medicine, innovative treatments, and healthcare challenges. Beyond the scientific program, attendees can enjoy diverse cultural events and networking opportunities, making this a must-attend gathering for the medical community.
Date of Symposium:
Chair: Dr. Lejla Hadžikadić Gušić, MD, MSc, FACS, FSSO, USA
Co-Chair: Prof. Inga Marijanovic, PhD, BiH
Description:
Join our medical symposium at the 16th annual Days of BHAAAS in Bosnia and Herzegovina, This event brings together leading experts, emerging scholars, and students from around the world to exchange groundbreaking ideas and foster new collaborations in medical science.
The conference will feature specialized medical sessions, roundtable discussions, and hands-on workshops led by top healthcare professionals. Participants will engage in insightful discussions on the latest advancements in medicine, innovative treatments, and healthcare challenges. Beyond the scientific program, attendees can enjoy diverse cultural events and networking opportunities, making this a must-attend gathering for the medical community.
Date of Symposium:
Chair: Dr. Amra Osmančević
Description:
Join our medical symposium at the 16th annual Days of BHAAAS in Bosnia and Herzegovina, This event brings together leading experts, emerging scholars, and students from around the world to exchange groundbreaking ideas and foster new collaborations in medical science.
The conference will feature specialized medical sessions, roundtable discussions, and hands-on workshops led by top healthcare professionals. Participants will engage in insightful discussions on the latest advancements in medicine, innovative treatments, and healthcare challenges. Beyond the scientific program, attendees can enjoy diverse cultural events and networking opportunities, making this a must-attend gathering for the medical community.
Call for Abstracts
We invite all participants to submit their abstracts and contribute to the scientific program of the 16th Days of BHAAAS. You can submit your abstracts HERE.
Abstract submission is optional but welcome. In case you opt not to submit an abstract, a title of your presentation is necessary.
All abstracts, if submitted, must be written in English.
The presentations can be delivered in either English or in BHS language regardless of the symposium, although we encourage presentations in English.
All abstracts submitters must register for the conference.
Instructions for medical abstract submission
Type of presentation:
Original research,
Systematic review,
Topic review.
Title:
The title of the abstract should be short and concise.
Author Information:
All authors’ names (full first name followed by family name, separated by a comma from the next name),
All authors’ affiliations/institutions.
Abstract Structure:
For “Original research” and “Systematic reviews”, the abstract needs to have the following subtitles: Background, Aim, Materials and Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
For “Topic review” (nonsystematic, narrative reviews), the first paragraph should be a brief Objective of the review, followed by the Topic Review paragraph, and ending with the brief Conclusion.
Character / Word Count:
Maximum 250 words total excluding the title, names of the authors, and the authors’ affiliations
English language:
Authors not proficient in the English language should have their abstract edited by a professional biomedical English language specialist.
Important Dates
April 10, 2025 - Reviewer reports sent to authors
April 15, 2025 - Deadline for submission of abstracts
April 28, 2025 - Corrected abstracts submission
May 10, 2025 - Reviewer reports and final decision on abstract acceptance
May 19, 2025 - Final abstract submission
May 26, 2025 - Symposia program finalized
June 1, 2025 - Deadline for registration and payment of the registration fee
June 19-22, 2025 - Presentation of abstracts at the symposia
September, 2025 - Submission of abstracts to publisher
Guidelines for abstract review and acceptance
The chair and co-chairs are responsible for the first review and the rejection of abstracts that do not fulfill basic criteria related to quality, context, and [self] plagiarism. The chair or co-chairs will notify the authors of the abstract rejection. The chair and co-chair will have to finalize this step by April 10.
Abstracts that are accepted (abstracts that fulfill scientific/scholarly criteria) by the chair and co-chairs must be then converted from .pdf format to .doc format respecting the following structure:
1. Title
2. List of all authors with affiliation
3. Body of the abstract with separated paragraphs of different sections (e.g., introduction, aim, method, results, and conclusion; or objective, topic review, and conclusion)
4. List of keywords
If any of the above-mentioned parts are missing or erroneous, the CHAIR AND CO-CHAIR should contact the authors, return them the abstract in .doc format, and ask them to correct the errors. Authors should do this in the following 2 weeks and return the corrected format to the chair and co-chair.
Corrected and finalized abstracts in .doc format, chairs should compress them in .ZIP format and send them to the medical section review committee on the ([email protected]), by April 28, 2025.
The review committee will evaluate all abstracts based on technical criteria propagated on the web page and send feedback to the chair and co-chairs if a second revision is needed. Ten days will be assigned for revision.
The due date for authors to make second revisions and send abstracts back to the review committee will be May 10th.
Authors and Chairs will be notified of accepted and rejected abstracts by the review committee no later than May 19th.
The chair and co-chairs are encouraged to strengthen abstract publication criteria to focus on quality, originality, and scholarly value. The medical section review committee will be dedicated to maintaining these criteria.
Medical Student Symposium
Bosnian-Herzegovinian American Academy of Arts and Sciences invites medical students to submit their abstract for the BHAAAS Medical Students Symposium as a part of the 16th Days of BHAAAS from June 19th to June 22nd in Sarajevo.
Abstract submission will be open from February 27th until April 18th.
Abstracts will be thoroughly evaluated by the Committee, including renowned professors and members of BHAAAS, and the ones of superior quality will be selected for the presentation.
The BHAAAS Medical Students Symposium is a unique opportunity for young researchers, medical students to showcase their research and gain valuable insights for its improvement.
Join us in Sarajevo for an enriching experience filled with knowledge exchange, professional networking, and cultural exploration. We look forward to welcoming you to the 16th Days of BHAAAS!