Medical Sciences Symposia

Chairs & Co-chairs

Emma Pinjic MD, MPH Associate Director Radiology Research, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA

Ferida Huković-Čengić MD, PhD Consultant Radiologist Radiology Department Östra Sjukhuset - Sahlgrenska University Hospital Gothenburg, Sweden     

Doc.dr. Fuad Zukić, Head of Radiology Department, KCUS Sarajevo, BiH

"The IV International Radiology Symposium is a focused, research-driven conference highlighting the latest innovations in radiology. Renowned experts will present advancements in imaging technologies, diagnostic techniques, and clinical applications across imaging modalities, and more. Topics include cancer, neurodegenerative, musculoskeletal, and cardiovascular diseases.

Designed for professionals across the imaging field, the symposium offers valuable insights into current research and clinical practice, along with opportunities for interdisciplinary networking.

Target Audience: Radiologists, junior and senior faculties, residents, post-doctoral scholars, medical students, and research staff.

The event emphasizes continuing medical education and features expert-led lectures on emerging developments in radiology."

Chairs & Co-chairs

Belma Paralija MD PhD, Full Professor - Clinical Centre of University Sarajevo, University Clinic of Lung Diseases Sarajevo, Faculty of Medicine, University Sarajevo

Jasmina Mustafić Pandžić, MD, MSCI - Clinical Centre of University Sarajevo, University Clinic of Lung Diseases Sarajevo, Faculty of Medicine, University Sarajevo

Opportunity for professional exchange, as well as a possibility for networking and strengthening a bond with colleagues in Bosnia but as well with colleagues at diaspora.

Chairs & Co-chairs

Chair: Ass. Prof. Amila Mehmedović, Head of clinical hepatology department, Gastroenterohepatology clinic, Clinical Centre University of Sarajevo

The third hepatology symposium will focus on metabolic liver diseases, MASLD, systemic and vascular diseases.

Chairs & Co-chairs

Prof. Dr. Emira Švraka, BHAAAS, Cerebral Palsy Association of FBiH, BiH

Amer Smajkić, MD, BHAAAS, Center for Global Health, University of Illinois College of Medicine, USA

Sabina Kučukalić, MD, PhD, Department of Psychiatry, University, Clinical Center Sarajevo, BiH

One-day interdisciplinary symposium in the field of child and adolescent mental health in light of new findings, modern methods and evidence-based interventions applied in the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of children and adolescents.

The symposium is intended for students of medical and health professions, psychiatrists, child physiatrists, pediatricians, psychologists, educators/rehabilitators, specialist physicians and residents in psychiatry, family medicine, students of medicine and health studies, social workers,educators, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nurses and other experts in the field of child and adolescent mental health.

Chairs & Co-chairs

Nina Jovanovic, Eye Institute Knezovic Zagreb, Croatia (BHAAAS)

Melita Adilovic-Cabric, Specialized Eye Hospital, Royal Ophthalmology, Doboj, BiH (BHAAAS)

Nisada Rehic-Skokic, Dr. Stroms & Partners, Group Practice, Essen, Germany (BHAEG)

Ernesta Potkonjak, MD Specialized, Ophthalmological Practice, Dr. Ernesta, Banja Luka, BiH

"Innovations in Ophthalmology - A New Era With Ophthalmic Radiology School In Collaboration with the Bosnisch-Herzegowinische Ärtegesellschaft in Deutschland (BHÄG)"

With Ophthalmic Radiology School will bring together three professional associations to deliver the latest knowledge and science in ophthalmology to a wide audience. As part of the symposium, an ophthalmic radiology school with 4 renewed speakers will be organized, covering topics in teleradiology, AI, and pediatric challenging cases. Many invited lecturers from Europe, the region, and the US will deliver contemporary and hot topics in ophthalmology. A YO (young ophthalmologist) session will be held alongside the workshop on the practical use of IOL calculation and biometry on the state-of-the-art machines displayed in the room."

Chairs & Co-chairs

Ibrahim Omerhodžić, Chair (Sarajevo, BiH / BHAAAS, UNUBiH)

Kenan Arnautović, Honorary Chair (Memphis, USA / BHAAAS, WFNS)

Almir Džurlić, Co-Chair (Sarajevo, BiH / UNUBiH)

Joint Meeting with the Association of Neurosurgeons in Bosnia and Herzegovina (UNUBIH) and the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WFNS)

This one-day symposium will focus on contemporary advances and evidence-based practices in neurosurgery and spine surgery.

The symposium is designed for neurosurgeons, orthopedic spine surgeons, neurologists, neuroradiologists, endocrinologists, physiatrists, and residents in neurosurgery and related specialties. It is also open to medical students, health sciences students, and all healthcare professionals with an interest in neuro and spine disciplines.

Chairs & Co-chairs

Prof. dr. Enra Mehmedika Suljić, KCUS Sarajevo, BiH

Dr.sci.med Nevena Mahmutbegović, KCUS Sarajevo, BiH

Dr. Aida Kantardžič Šehić, Intraoperative Neuromonitoring Associates, Louisville, Kentucky; Cardiac Surgery Neuromonitoring, Richmond, Virginia, USA

Chairs & Co-chairs

Prof.dr. Amra Osmančević MD, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Goetheburg, Sweden

Mr.sci.dr Tamara Jovović, Sarajevo, BiH

Mr. med. sci Nermin Šehić, Tuzla, BiH

Chairs & Co-chairs

Mahira Tanović MD, American Board of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, NY, USA

Regenerative Medicine in Plastic Surgery Symposium (Day focused on plastic surgery and related clinical topics)

Chairs & Co-chairs

Adnan Begović, MD

University of California in San Diego (UCSD), USA

Stoja Erić, MD

Clinical Center University of Sarajevo, BiH

Chairs & Co-chairs

Ass. Prof. Dr. Selma Jusufović, MD, PhD, MSCP, Clinic for endocrinology and diabetes, Sarajevo University Clinical Center

Obesity Beyond the Obvious: Under-Recognized Complications and Clinical Impact

The focus of the symposium is to address the broad consequences of obesity beyond cardiometabolic risk, with particular emphasis on reproductive health, mental health, and cancer-related outcomes, as well as emerging therapeutic approaches. The symposium will be structured through a combination of keynote lectures, expert panel discussions, and interactive workshops. It is intended for specialists in internal medicine, endocrinology,  gynecology, and oncology, as well as professionals working in mental health, residents, general practitioners, and medical students.

Chairs & Co-chairs

Chair:

Ass. Prof. Muhamed Djedović, MD, Specialist in general surgery, subspecialist in vascular surgery, Department of Vascular Surgery, General Hospital "Prim. dr. Abdulah Nakaš” Sarajevo, Faculty of Medicine, University of Sarajevo                                                          

Co-chair: Amir Arnautović, MD, Specialist in vascular and endovascular surgery, subspecialist in transplant medicine, Clinic for Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, University Clinic Duesseldorf                           "

This symposium focuses on the multidisciplinary management of peripheral vascular diseases, covering medical therapy, endovascular interventions, and open surgical treatment. It is intended for specialists involved in the care of peripheral blood vessels, including angiologists, vascular and endovascular surgeons, and interventional radiologists performing endovascular procedures.

Chairs & Co-chairs

Jelena Z. Arnautović, DO, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Henry Ford Health, Michigan, USA

Elvira Silajdžija, MD, PhD, Department of Cardiology, Herlev Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark

Prof. Belma Pojskić, FESC, Medical Faculty, University of Zenica, BiH

Dr. Lamija Ferhatbegović, Department of General Internal Medicine, Cantonal Hospital Zenica, Faculty of Medicine, University of Zenica, BiH

Focus on complex coronary and structural heart disease interventions, heart failure management, renal denervation, pulmonary embolism therapies, STEMI logistics in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and emerging applications including artificial intelligence in cardiology.

Chairs & Co-chairs

Eldin Karaiković (Chicago, USA, BHAAAS)

Mirza Bišćević (Sarajevo, BiH), AOTBH president

Maki Grle (Mostar, BiH)                             

Mehmed Jamakosmanović (Sarajevo, BiH)                 

Mahir Jašarević (Tuzla, BiH)

Meeting of the Minds

BiH CME accredited meeting on current concepts in orthopaedics and trauma, PM&R and pain management (invited lecture, podium presentation, resident presentations)

ATTENDEES: Orthopaedic and trauma surgeons, PM&R, students, nurses, physical therapists, and all medical professionals involved in orthopaedic and trauma care

Ass. prof. dr. Dino Dizdarević, DDM, PhD, Clinic for ear, nose and throat diseases with head and neck surgery;  Department of maxillofacial surgery, Clinical Center University of Sarajevo, BiH                                                         

Dr Amer Kubat, DDM, Clinic for ear, nose and throat diseases with head and neck surgery; Department of maxillofacial surgery, Clinical Center University of Sarajevo, BiH

Opportunity for professional exchange, as well as a possibility for networking and strengthening a bond with colleagues in Bosnia but also with colleagues at diaspora.