Dr. Rifat Međedović

Dr. Rifat Međedović is an internal medicine specialist and rheumatology subspecialist with extensive clinical and academic experience. He is particularly dedicated to diagnosing and treating rheumatic diseases using the most advanced methods. His expertise includes musculoskeletal ultrasound, which allows for precise diagnostics and therapy of joints, tendons, muscles, and ligaments.

Education

Graduated Gymnasium in Bijelo Polje in 1999 with a perfect GPA (5.0).
Earned his medical degree from the Faculty of medicine, University of Montenegro, in Podgorica in 2007.
Completed his specialization in internal medicine at the Faculty of medicine, University of Belgrade.
Obtained his subspecialization in rheumatology in 2018 at the Institute of rheumatology in Belgrade, achieving the highest grade (10 - excellent).
Pursued doctoral studies in internal medicine at the University of Montenegro.

Professional experience

Completed his internship at the Primary health care center in Podgorica (2007–2008).
Worked in Emergency medical services in Podgorica.
Served as a clinical physician at the Center for hematology of the Clinical center of Montenegro (2008–2009).
Completed his internal medicine specialization at the Internal medicine clinic of the Clinical center of Montenegro (2009–2013).
Taught medical subjects at the Vocational Medical school in Podgorica (2009–2016).
Since 2009, he has been the team physician for the Kom Football club in Podgorica.
Has been an instructor for First aid at the Red cross of Montenegro since 2009.
Worked at the tourist clinic in Petrovac (Primary health care center Budva) in 2012 and 2013.
Since 2014, he has been employed as an internal medicine specialist at the Center for hematology of the Clinical center of Montenegro.
From 2014 to 2016, he worked as an internal medicine specialist in the Rheumatology department of the Clinical center of Montenegro, independently performing rheumatological examinations and therapeutic procedures.
Since 2018, he has been a rheumatology subspecialist in the Rheumatology department of the Clinical center of Montenegro.

Professional development

Advanced his education at prestigious European institutions and courses in Belgrade, Antalya, Athens, and Amsterdam, earning advanced certifications in musculoskeletal ultrasound.
Actively participates in international and national congresses in the fields of rheumatology and internal medicine.
Delivers lectures as part of continuous medical education in Montenegro and the region.
Has published numerous scientific papers in international and national medical journals.
Served as the secretary of the Association of rheumatologists of Montenegro from 2014 to 2018.
Since 2014, he has been an active member of the EULAR Committee for musculoskeletal imaging.

Education

Graduated Gymnasium in Bijelo Polje in 1999 with a perfect GPA (5.0).
Earned his medical degree from the Faculty of medicine, University of Montenegro, in Podgorica in 2007.
Completed his specialization in internal medicine at the Faculty of medicine, University of Belgrade.
Obtained his subspecialization in rheumatology in 2018 at the Institute of rheumatology in Belgrade, achieving the highest grade (10 - excellent).
Pursued doctoral studies in internal medicine at the University of Montenegro.

Professional experience

Completed his internship at the Primary health care center in Podgorica (2007–2008).
Worked in Emergency medical services in Podgorica.
Served as a clinical physician at the Center for hematology of the Clinical center of Montenegro (2008–2009).
Completed his internal medicine specialization at the Internal medicine clinic of the Clinical center of Montenegro (2009–2013).
Taught medical subjects at the Vocational Medical school in Podgorica (2009–2016).
Since 2009, he has been the team physician for the Kom Football club in Podgorica.
Has been an instructor for First aid at the Red cross of Montenegro since 2009.
Worked at the tourist clinic in Petrovac (Primary health care center Budva) in 2012 and 2013.
Since 2014, he has been employed as an internal medicine specialist at the Center for hematology of the Clinical center of Montenegro.
From 2014 to 2016, he worked as an internal medicine specialist in the Rheumatology department of the Clinical center of Montenegro, independently performing rheumatological examinations and therapeutic procedures.
Since 2018, he has been a rheumatology subspecialist in the Rheumatology department of the Clinical center of Montenegro.

Professional development

Advanced his education at prestigious European institutions and courses in Belgrade, Antalya, Athens, and Amsterdam, earning advanced certifications in musculoskeletal ultrasound.
Actively participates in international and national congresses in the fields of rheumatology and internal medicine.
Delivers lectures as part of continuous medical education in Montenegro and the region.
Has published numerous scientific papers in international and national medical journals.
Served as the secretary of the Association of rheumatologists of Montenegro from 2014 to 2018.
Since 2014, he has been an active member of the EULAR Committee for musculoskeletal imaging.