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March 9, 2026
Sacked Director of Niš Cardio-surgery Dragan Milić Will 'Probably' Sign Annex for Doctor Position: 'Patients Are More Important Than My Function'
Dr Dragan Milić, who was informed by the management of the University Clinical Center on March 6 that he was dismissed from the position of director of the Clinic for Cardio-surgery, says he will probably sign the offered annex to the contract, which assigns him to the position of sub-specialist in the Department of Cardio-surgical and Complex Vascular Procedures.
TL;DR
- Dr. Dragan Milić, removed as director of the Clinic for Cardio-surgery, is likely to sign a new contract as a sub-specialist.
- He states that patients and staff are more important than his position and he will not let them down.
- Milić plans to initiate legal proceedings to challenge his dismissal, calling the reasons 'idiotically explained'.
- The university hospital management cited public statements deemed untrue, lack of cooperation, and procedural violations as reasons for dismissal.
- Milić claims the real reasons are political and related to his success in clearing waiting lists, his political opposition to the ruling party (SNS), and his refusal to align with certain groups.
- He was previously removed as an associate professor from the Faculty of Medicine, which he also attributes to political retaliation.
- Staff at the clinic are reportedly upset by his dismissal, but strikes are unlikely to avoid impacting patients.
- Milić founded the Movement for Decentralization of Serbia (PODES) and may participate in upcoming parliamentary elections.
- The official notice of contract amendment lists persistent problems in the management of the Clinic for Cardio-surgery, including disrespect for the center's regulations, public dissemination of untruths, and disregard for procedures related to donations.
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