Lifetime Achievement Award “Prof. Dr. Sami Haxhibeqiri”

History of the Lifetime Achievement Award “Prof. Dr. Sami Haxhibeqiri ”

The award is named after one of the most prominent personalities of Albanian medicine. In general, the successes of medicine in Mitrovica and Kosova, and in particular in the field of surgery, are related to his name. He was one of the founders and the first Albanian teachers at the Medical High School in Mitrovica since the establishment of classes with teaching in the Albanian language. The middle and senior staff is a product of his commitment and professional work.

To learn more about Prof. Dr. Sami Haxhibeqiri’s life and career click here:

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This award is given to honor the extraordinary contribution of certain individuals in advancing science, practice, and surgery in Kosova.

The award is not given post-mortem and is given to the oldest person by all nominees.

Winners of the Lifetime Achievement Award “Prof. Dr. Sami Haxhibeqiri”

The Kosova College of Surgeons has awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award “Prof. Dr. Sami Haxhibeqiri”, at the Opening Ceremony of the Third Clinical Congress, on October 12, 2023.

The following were honored with this award:

Prof. Dr. Arben Gjata, General Surgeon, Rector at the University of Medicine in Tirana, Albania.

Prof. Dr. Arben Gjata accepting the award

Prof. Dr. Hasim Saliu, General & Vascular Surgeon from North Macedonia.

Prof. Dr. Hasim Saliu accepting the award

Prof. Dr. Isuf Dedushaj, Doctor, Epidemiologist, University Professor, and Doctor of Medical Sciences, from Kosova.

Prof. Dr. Isuf Dedushaj accepting the award