Plastic and Reconstructive surgery resident, at University Clinic for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery , Macedonia.
Sofija Tusheva is a dedicated plastic and reconstructive surgery resident with a strong background in medical research and clinical practice. She is actively involved in microsurgery, nerve regeneration, and reconstructive techniques, contributing to advancements in the field through international presentations and collaborations. With a passion for innovation and precision in surgery, she continues to explore cutting-edge approaches to patient care and surgical methodologies.
Professional Profile
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Education 🎓
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) – Faculty of Medicine, University Ss. Cyril and Methodius, Skopje, North Macedonia (2012–2019)
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Residency – University Clinic for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Skopje, North Macedonia (2021–Present)
Professional Experience 💼
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Resident – University Clinic for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Skopje, North Macedonia (2021–Present)
General Practitioner – Health Center Skopje (2020)
Research Interests 🌍
Sofija’s research is centered on peripheral nerve regeneration, reconstructive microsurgery, and surgical innovations. She has worked extensively on post-traumatic pain syndromes, keystone perforator island flaps, platelet-rich plasma applications in nerve repair, and WALANT techniques in foot and ankle surgery. Her studies involve both clinical applications and experimental models, contributing to the advancement of reconstructive surgical techniques.
Awards & Honors 🏆
Best Oral Presentation Award – 28th Joint Congress of the Hellenic Society of Hand and Upper Limb Surgery & Hellenic Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery (2023)
Active Speaker & Presenter – Multiple prestigious conferences, including American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery, EuroMicro, ERC & EURAPS Meetings, and the Serbian Neurosurgical Congress
Candidate Member – American Society for Peripheral Nerve (2023–Present)
Top Noted Publications 📚
Sofija has actively contributed to oral and poster presentations at international surgical and microsurgery congresses, focusing on innovative reconstructive approaches. Key presentations include:
Post-Traumatic Neuromas as a Source of Chronic Chest Pain – Serbian Neurosurgical Society Congress (2023)
Keystone Design Perforator Island Flap: A P.A.C.E.S Based Evaluation – American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery (2024)
Platelet-Rich Plasma: A Promising Bioscaffold for Peripheral Nerve Regeneration – ERC Meeting (2024)
Enhanced Efficacy in Foot and Ankle Surgery: WALANT in Tarsal Tunnel Decompression – International Surgical Academy Prof. Ninković (2024)
Conclusion
✅ Highly suitable for the award, especially in the category of early-career researchers in plastic and reconstructive surgery.
🔍 Enhancing her journal publication record, obtaining research grants, and expanding collaborations would further strengthen her case for winning top-tier research awards.