The integration of academic knowledge with professional experience in healthcare institutions is an important component in preparing future professionals in the field of biochemistry. In this regard, on November 11, 2026, students enrolled in the Biochemistry program at the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics of the University of Tetova conducted a study visit to the Laboratory of the Clinical Hospital Tetovo.
The visit provided students with an opportunity to become familiar with the professional laboratory working environment and to understand the importance of clinical biochemistry in the diagnosis, monitoring, and assessment of patients’ health conditions. Through this experience, they were able to observe how the knowledge acquired during their studies is applied in everyday professional practice.
During the visit, the students were introduced to the organization and operation of the clinical laboratory, procedures for receiving and processing biological samples, analytical processes, as well as the importance of accuracy and reliability in laboratory results. Particular attention was also given to modern biochemical analysis methods, the use of laboratory equipment, and adherence to professional protocols that ensure the quality of diagnostic services.
The visit was conducted under the professional guidance of Maltina Ferati, a specialist in Medical Biochemistry, who introduced the students to the laboratory’s work processes and shared her professional experience with them, providing advice and explanations on the practical aspects of laboratory activities. The initiative for this activity was taken by Anila Fetai, a representative of the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, as part of her efforts to promote cooperation and interaction between higher education institutions and healthcare institutions.
She emphasized that, through activities of this kind, the University of Tetova aims to create opportunities for students to gain not only theoretical knowledge but also practical experience in real working environments. Direct exposure to professional practice helps develop skills, broaden academic horizons, and prepare future professionals to meet the challenges of the labor market.
Such visits represent an important step towards a university education that is more closely connected to practical experience and contemporary professional requirements, while further strengthening the role of the University of Tetova in preparing new generations of specialists in the fields of natural and health sciences.
