--WELCOME--

Dear Friends and Colleagues,
It's my pleasure to see you in Sarajevo on the occasion of an extraordinary scientific and social event: BIMA - FIMA INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION 2001 organized in Bosnia and Herzegovina by BIMA. What's more, this Convention coincides with 18th annual meeting of FIMA Council. Sarajevo is the perfect spot for these manifestations. Everyone loves Sarajevo for it's cultural, historic and multiethnic legacy and everyone understands the benefit of such an environment to cultivate both professional and scientific knowledge and to establish friendships among colleagues. The city of Sarajevo is by nature, and by history, a bridge between East and West. So, in addition to the scientific program, accompanying persons and delegates will have the opportunity to see Sarajevo at its best, with an interesting social program and some unique experiences. BIMA was organized to provide a forum to understand and practice Islamic Ideology in the medical profession. At this juncture, we need to re assess our selves as organization and individuals and try to do something more than what we are doing at the moment. Constructive relationships of cooperation and understanding we were established or strengthened with various IMAs, especially in areas of medical care, education, relief and scholarships. Being Muslim physicians we have to do our best in regards to our obligations towards Islam and Medicine. In the end, I pray to Allah Almighty to grant us wisdom and peace and forgive us for our shortcomings His guidance and support to work in His sacred path.

Bakir Mehic
Convention Chair

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