Dr. sc.

Milaim Kosumi

Profesor

Professional Experience and Qualifications

• Doctor of Science in Surgery, Faculty of Nursing, AAB College (2017 – ongoing)
• Doctor of Science in First Aid, Faculty of Radiology, AAB College (2021 – ongoing)
• Doctor of Science in Functional Anatomy, Faculty of Physical Education and Sports, AAB College (2017 – ongoing)
• Ultrasound School of Yugoslavia, Belgrade – Certified in abdominal, urological, and nephrological sonography (June 20, 1997)
• Training in Interventional Endoscopy, University Clinical Center of Kosovo, Prishtina (Gastroscopy, Colonoscopy, ERCP) (March 16 – July 16, 2010)
• Advanced Course in Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery, Surgical Clinic, Rijeka, Croatia (September 18–19, 2014)
• European School of Laparoscopic Surgery, Saint-Pierre University Hospital, Brussels – Certifications in laparoscopic abdominal surgery (2005, 2008, 2011, 2014)
• Istanbul University, Turkey – Certification in abdominal laparoscopic surgery (April 10, 2004)

Education

• PhD in Medicine, University of Tirana, Albania (November 10, 2016)
  Doctoral Dissertation: “Prospective Evaluation of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in the Treatment of Chronic Calculous Cholecystitis”
• Specialization in General Surgery, University Clinical Center of Kosovo (UCCK), Surgery Clinic – Specialist Degree Awarded: February 29, 2005
• Doctor of Medicine (MD), Faculty of Medicine, University of Prishtina (June 7, 1996)

Academic Appointments – Undergraduate Teaching

Full Professor – AAB College

• Functional Anatomy, Bachelor’s Program – Faculty of Physical Education and Sports
• Biology with Biochemistry, Bachelor’s Program – Faculty of Physical Education and Sports
• Sports Medicine, Bachelor’s Program – Faculty of Physical Education and Sports
• Surgery, Bachelor’s Program – Faculty of Nursing
• First Aid, Bachelor’s Program – Faculty of Radiology

Program Director – Bachelor’s Program in Radiology, AAB College (2022 – ongoing)

Research and Professional Interests

Minimally Invasive Surgery, Trauma Surgery, General and Abdominal Surgery, Hernia Repair, Gastrointestinal Surgery, Laparoscopic Techniques, Oncologic Surgery, Sports Medicine.

Memberships and Awards

• Member, Association of Surgical Specialists of Kosovo (2005 – present)

Technical and Language Proficiencies

• Software: Windows OS, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
• Languages: Fluent in English, Serbo-Croatian, and Turkish

Selected Publications

(Full list available at: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Milaim-Kosumi)

• Kosumi, M., Kosumi, E., & Islami, H. (2015). Laparoscopic cholecystectomy with and without drain in elective case. Universe, ISSN 1857-9450, Tetovo, North Macedonia.
• Kosumi, M., Kosumi, E., Sherifi, F., & Zylbeari, L. (2015). Laparoscopic appendectomy in the treatment of acute appendicitis. Medicus, ISSN 1409-6366.
• Kosumi, M., et al. (2014). The cholelithiasis comparison with laparoscopic and open method. In: Internal Medicine and its Modern Novelties in the Albanian-Speaking Area. ISSN 2306-8930.
• Kosumi, M., et al. (2014). Repair of inguinal hernia with preperitoneal transabdominal laparoscopic mesh. In: Modern Medicine and Applicable Methods in Albanian-Speaking Countries. ISSN 2306-8930.
• Sherifi, F., Kosumi, M., et al. (2014). Esophageal varices. Modern Medicine. ISSN 2306-8930.
• Sherifi, F., Bexheti, S., & Kosumi, M. (2014). Obstructive icterus. Modern Medicine. ISSN 2306-8930.
• Kosumi, M., & Kosumi, E. (2022). Clinical impact of laparoscopic cholecystectomy in chronic calculous cholecystitis. Journal of Surgery and Operative Care, ISSN 2455-7617.

Participation in Academic and Scientific Events

Dr. Kosumi has actively participated in various international congresses, symposia, and professional trainings held in Kosovo, Albania, North Macedonia, Turkey, Croatia, and Belgium, representing Kosovar medical science with distinction and remaining engaged with developments in modern surgical practice.

Recent Participation Includes:

• 4th Clinical Congress, Kosovo College of Surgeons – Prishtina, Kosovo (September 26–29, 2024)
• 12th National Conference on Medical Sciences – Tirana, Albania (May 10–12, 2024)
• 11th National Conference on Medical Sciences – Tirana, Albania (May 5–7, 2023)
• 29th Albanian Surgical Conference – Tirana, Albania (October 28–29, 2022)
• 10th National Conference on Medical Sciences – Tirana, Albania (May 12–14, 2022)
• 1st Clinical Congress – Prishtina, Kosovo (September 23–26, 2021)
• 5th Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology – Prishtina, Kosovo (October 22–23, 2021)
• 1st National Medical Fair – Prishtina, Kosovo (October 18–19, 2019)
• 6th Albanian Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics – Tirana, Albania (May 3–5, 2019)
• KEVP Commission Scientific Conference, Kosovo Medical Chamber – Gjilan, Kosovo (February 5, 2019)
• 4th International Multidisciplinary Medical Congress – Tetovo, North Macedonia (November 15–17, 2018)
• 5th National Conference on Medical Sciences – Ohrid, North Macedonia (April 20–22, 2018)
• 3rd International Multidisciplinary Medical Congress – Tetovo, North Macedonia (November 16–18, 2017)
• 2nd International Scientific Conference – “Healthcare Challenges in the 21st Century” – Tetovo, North Macedonia (October 13–14, 2017)
• National Conference on Telemedicine – “Advantages of Ultrasound and the Harmonic Bipolar Generator in Laparoscopic Procedures” – Prishtina, Kosovo (September 29–30, 2016)
• Training – European School of Laparoscopic Surgery, Saint-Pierre University Hospital, Brussels, Belgium (2005, 2008, 2011, 2014)
• Advanced Training in Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery – Rijeka, Croatia (September 18–19, 2014)
• Laparoscopic Surgery Training – Cerrah Paşa University, Istanbul, Turkey (April–July 2004)