In Bijeljina today, a Memorandum of Cooperation was signed between the healthcare institution Specialist Center “S Medico Centar” Bijeljina and the University Privredna akademija. With this document, both parties confirm their readiness to work together on improving the educational process, professional development, and the exchange of experiences between the academic community and the healthcare sector.

The memorandum was signed by the director of the Specialist Center “S Medico Centar” Bijeljina, Dragan Milinković, and the rector of the University Privredna akademija, Prof. Dr. Željko Petrić.

Director Dragan Milinković emphasized that this cooperation aims to create strong links between theoretical knowledge and practical work:

“Our center always strives to improve expertise and the quality of work. Cooperation with the University Privredna akademija opens up the possibility to contribute to the development of professional competencies and raise standards in the field of healthcare and education through joint activities.”

Rector Prof. Dr. Željko Petrić highlighted the importance of partnerships with institutions from practice:

“Such agreements are valuable because they allow students to better understand the real business environment, and our teachers to connect scientific research with the concrete needs of the economy and society. This is the path to modern and applicable education.”

The cooperation will take place through joint projects, professional visits, workshops, educational programs, and the exchange of experiences, with the aim of strengthening the ties between the academic and healthcare sectors.

The signing of this memorandum represents an important step in connecting science and practice, with a joint mission to contribute to the development of knowledge, professionalism, and the quality of services in the community.