Dr. Shibel Ageel | Faculty of Medicine Novi Sad | Croatia
Dr. Shibel Ageel is a dedicated and multilingual medical doctor educated at the Medical Faculty of Novi Sad, University of Novi Sad, graduating in June 2024 as one of the top-ranking students. He has gained broad and diverse clinical experience across Croatia, Serbia, and Tunisia, completing rotations in otorhinolaryngology and head and neck surgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery, general and abdominal surgery, and demonstrating strong technical and diagnostic skills consistently praised by senior surgeons. His passion for surgery, research, and teaching is evident through active participation and poster presentations at numerous medical conferences, including the Osijek Student Congress (OSCON 2020–2024), SaMED 2020 in Sarajevo, and IMSCNS 2019 in Novi Sad. Dr. Ageel has authored and co-authored five peer-reviewed publications including studies and case reports in the MDPI Journal and other indexed medical journals, covering topics such as septoplasty outcomes, fetal tuberous sclerosis, gastric trichobezoars, uterine prolapse, and prurigo diabeticorum. His research bridges surgical innovation and clinical case documentation, contributing valuable insights into ENT and surgical case management. Recognized for his excellence, he received multiple awards including Best Poster Presentation at OSCON 2023, Best Conference Ambassador at OSCON 2024, and a City of Osijek Scholarship for academic distinction. Certified in Basic Life Support (2018) and Advanced Life Support (2024) by the European Resuscitation Council, he combines clinical competence with academic rigor and communication skills. His publications have collectively received growing scholarly recognition with 35 citations in indexed databases and an h-index of 2, reflecting his early yet impactful research trajectory. Driven by curiosity, empathy, and intercultural competence, Dr. Ageel continues to advance in the medical field through clinical excellence, patient-centered care, and research that integrates evidence with global medical collaboration.