Prof. dr. sc. prim. Selma Šabanagić-Hajrić
Neurology Clinic, Clinical Center University of Sarajevo
Current Position
Head of Neurology Clinic, Clinical Center University of Sarajevo
Education and Training
PhD in Medical Sciences – Faculty of Medicine, University of Sarajevo, 2014
MSc in Medical Sciences – Faculty of Medicine, University of Sarajevo , 2007
Specialist in Neuropsychiatry – Clinical Center University of Sarajevo, 2003
Medical Doctor – Faculty of Medicine, University of Zagreb 1996
Academic Appointments
Associate Professor of Neurology – Faculty of Medicine, University of Sarajevo (2023–present)
Assistant Professor of Neurology – Faculty of Medicine, University of Sarajevo (2018–2023)
Senior Teaching Assistant – Faculty of Medicine, University of Sarajevo (2012–2018)
Teaching Assistant – Faculty of Medicine, University of Sarajevo (2008–2012)
Professional Experience
Head of Neurology Clinic, Clinical Center University of Sarajevo (2026–current
Acting Head, Neurology Clinic, Clinical Center University of Sarajevo (2024–2026)
Head of Department of General Neurology, Neurology Clinic, CCUS (2016–2023)
Specialist in Neuropsychiatry, Neurology Clinic, CCUS (2003–2016)
Resident and Secondary Physician, Neurology Clinic, CCUS (1998–2003)
Medical Representative, Pliva Pharmaceuticals, Sarajevo (1996–1998)
Professional Development
Postgraduate Course in Doppler Sonography of Cerebral Circulation, Ministry of Health of Croatia, 2004
Guest researcher, NIH Stroke Team, Washington Hospital Center, USA (2006–2007)
EEG Training, Neurology Clinic, CCUS, 2020
Honors and Recognition
Awarded title Primarius by Federal Ministry of Health, Bosnia and Herzegovina (2011)
Recognition for contribution to Multiple Sclerosis Association of Sarajevo Canton (2015, 2025)
Academic and Scientific Contributions
Publications: 23 scientific papers, 1 professional paper, 2 books, 2 brochure
Reviewer: 1 book (Clinical Guide for Schizophrenia and Psychotic Disorders, 2022)
Mentorship: 4 successfully defended graduate theses
Teaching: Neurology (Bosnian and English program) and Emergency medicine- neurology (English program)-Medical Faculty University of Sarajevo
Conferences: Active participation in international congresses and research projects
Committee and Board Memberships
Organizing Committee Member: 3rd Congress of the Association of Neurologists in Bosnia and Herzegovina (2016, 2017)
Scientific Committee Member: SaMED International Student Congress (2020, 2021)
Quality Assurance Board, Faculty of Medicine, University of Sarajevo (2009–2012)
Languages
Bosnian (native)
English (fluent, written and spoken)
Sarajevo, May 25. 2026.
Prof. dr. sc. prim. Selma Šabanagić-Hajrić