Velimir Milenkovic
Grande Prairie,Canada
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgeon Assistant
Grande Prairie Regional Hospital
Grande Prairie, Canada
08.2021 - Current
- Positioned patients based on surgeon's directives to ensure optimal access.
- Prepared surgical fields for various procedures, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Supported surgeons in reaching and operating effectively at surgery sites.
- Exhibited expertise in assisting with Orthopedic, Spine, Urologic, General, and OB/GYN surgeries.
Surgeon Assistant
Royal University Hospital
Saskatoon, Canada
08.2014 - 08.2021
- Assisted in kidney procurement and implantation within transplant team.
- Contributed to head and neck surgery initiatives for OH-HNS team.
- Supported general surgery operations, emphasizing patient care and outcomes.
OB/GYN Resident
Uzice
Uzice, Serbia
04.2013 - 10.2013
- Performed preliminary patient assessments to diagnose medical conditions accurately.
- Provided surgical assistance during laparoscopic and open pelvic procedures, enhancing operational effectiveness.
- Administered local anesthesia while executing minor outpatient surgeries.
- Composed discharge notes and offered patient counseling before discharge from hospital.
General Practitioner
Evelina Haverfield
Bajina Basta, Serbia
12.2007 - 10.2013
- Ensured accessibility to medical services by providing primary care in rural settings.
- Prescribed medications and developed treatment plans for optimal health outcomes.
- Promoted wellness awareness through community health initiatives.
- Performed physical examinations and ordered laboratory tests.
- Managed urgent patient needs as an Emergency Department physician.
- Conducted autopsies and fulfilled coroner duties upon request.
Lab-technician
Yorksdown Pharmacy
Toronto, Canada
06.2012 - 04.2013
- Prepared the vials and safely infused the preformed solutions into them.
- Counted, measured, and compounded medications following standard procedures.
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing and dispensing prescriptions accurately.
- Maintained laboratory equipment and ensured proper functioning at all times.
- Prepared samples for analysis by weighing, filtering, or diluting them as needed.
Intern
Postgraduate internship
Belgrade, Serbia
12.2004 - 10.2006
- Executed i.v. therapy protocols and collected biological samples for analysis.
- Facilitated communication between imaging departments and senior residents or physicians.
- Documented patient histories and discharge notes while monitoring patient conditions.
- Conducted diagnostic and therapeutic procedures under attending staff supervision.
- Assisted in general surgeries and OB/GYN procedures, ensuring adherence to best practices.
Military Officer Trainee
Military Medical Academy
Belgrade, Serbia
03.2005 - 11.2005
- Provided healthcare to military personnel in field settings, addressing acute and chronic conditions.
- Delivered first aid coverage for barracks, ensuring 24-hour readiness.
- Demonstrated reliability by administering immediate first aid to injured soldiers during drills.
- Served as general practitioner at military base, managing health needs of personnel and families.
Education
Doctor of Medicine -
University of Belgrade
Serbia01.2004
Certification
- American College of Surgeons, Advanced Trauma Life Support 10/ 2025
- Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland , MRCSI, 05/2025
- PRES 3 exam, The Republic of Ireland, 05/2024
- USMLE step 2, 07/2023
- Licentiate Medical Council of Canada, QE2, 05/ 2017
- NAC OSCE, 09/ 2014
- Medical Council of Canada Qualification Exam 1, 10/ 2013
- Medical Council of Canada Evaluation Exam, 09/ 2007
- Irish Medical License, general register, 04/2024
- College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta, 2021-present
- College of Physicians and Surgeons Saskatchewan, 2014-2021
- College of Physicians and Surgeons British Columbia, 2018-2020
- Serbian Medical Chamber, General Practitioner, 2006-2013
Languages
- English, Fluent (Academic IELTS Certified)
- Serbian, Fluent
Publications
Diagnostic accuracy of e-FAST in the trauma patient: a systematic review and meta-analysis, Netherton S, Milenkovic V, Taylor M, Davis PJ, CJEM, 2019, 21, 6, 727-738, 10.1017/cem.2019.381
Observership
- McGill University, Montreal, pediatric neurosurgery, 2024
- Sick Kids Hospital, Toronto, pediatric neurosurgery, 2024
- Family Medicine, Grande Prairie, 2023
- General Surgery, Royal University Hospital, 2014
Research
Independent observer, University of Saskatchewan, 2019, Performed systematic review of 767 records representing over 24,350 patients.
Timeline
Surgeon Assistant
Grande Prairie Regional Hospital
08.2021 - Current
Surgeon Assistant
Royal University Hospital
08.2014 - 08.2021
OB/GYN Resident
Uzice
04.2013 - 10.2013
Lab-technician
Yorksdown Pharmacy
06.2012 - 04.2013
General Practitioner
Evelina Haverfield
12.2007 - 10.2013
Military Officer Trainee
Military Medical Academy
03.2005 - 11.2005
Intern
Postgraduate internship
12.2004 - 10.2006
Doctor of Medicine -
University of Belgrade