Dr. med.

Bujar Gashi

Profesor

Director of the Main Family Medicine Center – Municipality of Prishtina

Dr. Bujar Gashi was born on July 8, 1977, in Prishtina. He completed his undergraduate studies at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Prishtina, where he was awarded the title of Medical Doctor on January 25, 2008. On March 27, 2015, he completed his specialization in Family Medicine at the same institution. In 2019, he obtained a Master of Arts in Health Management from ILIRIA College in Prishtina, enhancing his expertise in public health management.

His professional career began in 1999 at the Emergency Clinic of the University Clinical Center of Kosovo (QKUK) as an Emergency Nurse. From 2002 to 2008, he worked as a field emergency nurse at the Emergency Medical Center of the Municipality of Prishtina, contributing to public health projects and activities. Between 2008 and 2015, he served as a medical doctor at the same center, focusing on improving healthcare service quality through daily activities, development of protocols, and clinical guidelines.

Following his specialization, he worked as a Family Medicine Specialist from 2015 to 2016. From 2016 to 2018, he was appointed Director of the Emergency Medical Center in Prishtina. His role in healthcare management expanded further during 2018–2021 when he served as Director of the Health Directorate of the Municipality of Prishtina. Since 2021, he has been serving as the Director of the Main Family Medicine Center in Prishtina.

Academically, since 2018, Dr. Gashi has been a full-time lecturer at AAB College, teaching courses in medicine and health management.

Dr. Gashi has an active academic profile with several publications in renowned international journals, including:

• “Seroprevalence of anti-SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies among Municipal Staff in the Municipality of Prishtina”, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI), 2021. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph182312545
• “Seroprevalence of anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies among staff at primary healthcare institutions in Prishtina”, BMC Infectious Diseases, 2022. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-022-07038-6
• “Prevalence of COVID-19 During 2021 in Prishtina, Kosovo: A Population-Based Cross-Sectional Study”, Turkish Journal of Family Medicine & Primary Care, 2023. https://doi.org/10.21763/tjfmpc.1557681

He has also completed a series of professional trainings, including:

• Master of Arts in Health Management (2019), Iliria College
• RCGP International Examiner (2018), Royal College of General Practitioners
• CPR Instructor (2017), Center for Teaching and Research in Disaster Medicine and Traumatology – Linköping, Sweden
• Advanced Trauma Life Support Course (2017), University College London Hospital
• Family Medicine Specialist (2015), Ministry of Health and University Clinical Center of Kosovo
• Medical Doctor (2008), Faculty of Medicine, University of Prishtina

Dr. Gashi stands out for his extensive experience in public health management, having held leadership roles in the Municipality of Prishtina for more than six years. He possesses strong organizational and computer skills, including proficiency with standard software and Microsoft Office.

Languages spoken:

• Albanian (native): Excellent (5/5)
• English: Very good (4/5)
• Serbian: Excellent (5/5)

He has been a member of the Royal College of General Practitioners – MRCGP since 2021 and a member of the Doctors’ Chamber of Kosovo since 2010.