The Forensic Medicine Association in Bosnia and Herzegovina brings together specialists in forensic medicine and court-appointed experts committed to professional rigour, ethics and verifiable findings.
The Association was founded on 1 June 2012 in Sarajevo, at a constituent assembly held during the 21st international congress of forensic physicians „Alpe-Adria-Panonia", under the Law on Associations and Foundations of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
It was entered in the Register of Associations kept by the Ministry of Justice of Bosnia and Herzegovina on 7 February 2013, under registration number 1385, Book I. It operates throughout Bosnia and Herzegovina as an independent, non-profit professional association, with its seat in Sarajevo, Čekaluša 90, at the Institute of Forensic Medicine of the Faculty of Medicine.
Its work rests on the conviction that the quality of justice depends on the quality of expert examination — hence the insistence on common standards, verifiable methodology, and a clear separation of findings from opinion in every professional document.
The emblem — Themis holding the scales of justice in one hand and the rod of Asclepius in the other — states the substance of the profession: medicine and law together, in search of the truth.
Objectives and activities are laid down in the Statute of the Association.
Promoting better practice and advancing forensic medicine, and making state institutions aware of its role in the justice system and in society.
Meetings, seminars and scientific conferences in forensic medicine and related fields, and continuing professional development of members.
Preparing and carrying out research projects nationally and internationally, and presenting results from Bosnia and Herzegovina to the international public.
Opinions on draft laws and by-laws in health care and in fields closely connected with the work of forensic physicians.
Developing ethical awareness and responsibility among members, in accordance with the Code of Ethics of health workers of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Working with associations and institutions in health care and forensic medicine at home, in neighbouring countries and beyond.
The structure is laid down in the Statute.
The highest body, composed of all members. It convenes once a year, and extraordinarily when required. Decisions are taken by a majority of members present.
President of the Assembly
Dr. Emir Alić
The executive body: three members elected from the Assembly, with a four-year term and the possibility of re-election.
Board members
Dr. Dalibor Nedić
Dr. Anto Blažanović
The chair of the Executive Board is also President of the Association. He represents the Association in legal matters, convenes the Assembly and decides on admission to membership.
President
Prof. Dr. Nermin Sarajlić
Čekaluša 90
Faculty of Medicine — Institute of Forensic Medicine
71000 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Membership is open to forensic medicine specialists and related professionals. The application form is on the Bosnian pages.
For professional and academic cooperation, please write to the seat of the Association.