Tıp Lisans Diploması

ISCO 08

ISCO 08

This is a program based on secondary education qualifications, covering a six-year curriculum and aiming to train medical doctors, delivered in English language. It consists of three phases. The characteristics of these phases are as follows:

Phase I: This is the preclinical period. It covers the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd years of medical education. In this phase, students learn basic medical knowledge related to normal structure, function, and pathological changes in an integrated manner with clinical knowledge, and acquire basic medical and professionalism skills.

Phase II: This is the clinical period. It covers the 4th and 5th years of medical education. In this phase, students develop skills in disease prevention, health promotion, patient approach, differential diagnosis, and disease management by observing and participating in healthcare services in clinical settings and the community.

Phase III: The 6th year of medical education is the internship period. In this phase, interns actively participate in the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of patients, and contribute to healthcare services in the community, thereby achieving the medical competencies defined for graduates. This period is a one-year uninterrupted education.

Education and training are conducted in formal, distance, or online education formats. Additionally, practical training is provided through multidisciplinary laboratories, clinical skills laboratories, and internships or workplace training in healthcare institutions and workplaces

• Conducts diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and prevention processes reliably, effectively, evidence-based, and person-centered.
• Considers and incorporates patient safety and clinical outcomes into healthcare service delivery.
• Integrates the principles, scientific knowledge, and methods of basic and clinical medical sciences
• Utilizes the principles, scientific knowledge, and methods of social and behavioral sciences
• Protects and enhances individual and community health using the principles and methods of public health
• Establishes effective written and verbal communication with patients, their families, healthcare workers, and other professional groups
• Uses contemporary medical technologies rationally and effectively
• Demonstrates commitment to ethical and professional principles in medical practice and research
• Respects patient rights, dignity, autonomy, integrity, and confidentiality
• Maintains an egalitarian, respectful, and non-discriminatory attitude towards patients and society
• Recognizes and manages ethical dilemmas according to professional ethical principles
• Is aware of and adheres to national and international legislation related to the profession in their practices
• Acknowledges their competencies and limitations, behaves accordingly, and seeks assistance when necessary
• Identifies areas needing improvement and engages in lifelong learning to enhance professional activities
• Values and works to protect and improve their physical and mental well-being
• Acknowledges and advocates for their own and colleagues' working and welfare rights
• Advocates for scientific knowledge; promotes and utilizes scientific approaches and evidence-based practices for the benefit of individuals and society
• Critically evaluates medical literature to utilize scientific evidence in their practices
• Can design, conduct, and share the results of scientific research
• Recognizes individuals' rights to be healthy and to access healthcare, identifies and works to remedy violations and underlying conditions
• Evaluates the social determinants of health and generates applicable solutions for environmental, social, economic, and cultural factors that may affect health for the benefit of individuals and society
• Recognizes and works with social responsibility to meet the expectations and priority needs of the communities they serve
• Values, prioritizes, and protects vulnerable groups in healthcare
• Collaborates effectively and cooperatively with other physicians and individuals from different disciplines and professions
• Takes responsibility in the management of healthcare processes, leads, and establishes an egalitarian, honest, and consistent approach that respects differences and ensures equality among individuals and communities
• Effectively manages crises and uncertainties that may arise during healthcare practices

• Literacy skills
• Multilingual proficiency
• Mathematical competence and proficiency in science, technology, and engineering
• Digital literacy
• Personal, social, and learning-to-learn competence
• Citizenship competence
• Entrepreneurial competence
• Cultural awareness and expression competence

In the assessment of students, besides written exams, student-centered education practices utilize assignments, reports, presentations, research, portfolios, and similar methods. In clinical applied courses, methods such as Mini Clinical Exams and Objective Structured Clinical Exams, which primarily evaluate clinical performances, are used alongside oral and written exams, clinical case analyses, portfolios, and internship daily logs (logbooks).

Interns are evaluated based on their clinical knowledge and skills, communication, ethical attitudes, and professional practices.

For the preservation of the quality of higher education programs:

The Council of Higher Education (YÖK) is responsible for the planning, organization, management, and supervision of education, teaching, and other activities in higher education institutions.

"University Monitoring and Evaluation Reports" prepared in accordance with the criteria determined by YÖK for higher education institutions are published annually. These reports, containing quantitative and qualitative evaluations of higher education institutions, are shared with the public by YÖK.

The "Foundation Higher Education Institutions Report," containing academic, administrative, and financial data for foundation higher education institutions, is published annually by YÖK. These reports, which include quantitative and qualitative evaluations of foundation higher education institutions, are shared with the public by YÖK. Quality assurance of undergraduate programs in higher education is ensured according to the "Principles and Procedures for Ensuring the Quality Assurance of Higher Education Diploma Programs":

1. Establishment and Approval of Educational Programs: YÖK determines the minimum standards and criteria required for the opening of undergraduate departments and programs in higher education institutions. 1.1. The curriculum of undergraduate programs in higher education institutions and the learning outcomes each program will provide to students are determined by the senates of higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles determined by YÖK on these subjects. 1.2. After the curriculum of National Core Education Programs is accepted by the relevant Council of Deans, it is implemented by higher education institutions with the approval of YÖK
2. Assessment and Evaluation: The measurement and evaluation of the learning outcomes of each undergraduate program are conducted in accordance with the teaching and examination regulations prepared by higher education institutions, which comply with the basic principles determined by YÖK on these subjects
3. Certification: Students enrolled in undergraduate programs receive a bachelor's degree upon successfully completing the course credits and other obligations determined by higher education institutions

     4. Self-Assessment-External Evaluation: Higher education institutions enter the "Institutional Internal Evaluation Reports" prepared by the Higher Education Quality Board (YÖKAK) for the previous year into the Information System at the beginning of each year. YÖKAK shares the "Institutional Feedback Report" prepared for the external evaluation of higher education institutions with the public. In addition, accreditation decisions made by accreditation bodies authorized or recognized by YÖKAK also indicate that the quality assurance of programs has been ensured. YÖKAK conducts regular review activities regarding the qualifications determined by legislation. Pre-Graduate Medical Education Program is accredited by the Association for the Evaluation and Accreditation of Medical Education Programs (TEPDAD) for 6-year periods.

To have graduated from secondary education institutions or foreign secondary education institutions whose equivalence is approved by the Ministry of National Education and to have met the conditions for admission to undergraduate programs of higher education institutions.

• Being placed in the relevant undergraduate program of the higher education institution as a result of the central exam conducted by the Measurement, Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM), the procedures and principles of which are determined by YÖK.

• To have received sufficient points as a result of the central exam conducted by ÖSYM for programs of higher education institutions that accept students with special talent exams, the procedures and principles of which are determined by YÖK, and to have passed the special talent exam.

• As a result of the Vertical Transfer Exam (DGS) conducted by ÖSYM, the procedures and principles of which are determined by YÖK, associate degree graduates are placed in undergraduate programs that are a continuation of the fields they have completed in higher education institutions.

• Graduating from high schools approved by the Ministry of National Education or equivalent foreign high schools approved by the Ministry of National Education, and meeting the admission requirements of undergraduate programs of higher education institutions
• Being placed in the relevant undergraduate program of a higher education institution based on the central exam conducted by the Student Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM), whose principles and procedures are determined by YÖK
• Obtaining a sufficient score in the central exam conducted by ÖSYM for programs of higher education institutions that admit students through special talent examinations, the principles and procedures of which are determined by YÖK, and passing the special talent examination
• Being placed in undergraduate programs at higher education institutions for graduates of associate degree programs in fields continuing their education through the Vertical Transfer Exam (DGS) conducted by ÖSYM, the principles and procedures of which are determined by YÖK

Medical school graduates may continue their education in master's and doctoral programs depending on admission requirements. They can also pursue specialization in a medical field by successfully passing the Medical Specialization Examination and continuing their education in one of the medical specialization areas

1. Higher Education Law No. 2547

1.1. Regulation on the Principles of Transition between Associate and Bachelor's Degree Programs, Double Major, Minor, and Inter-Institutional Credit Transfer at Higher Education Institutions

1.2. Regulation on the Continuation of Vocational School and Open Education Associate Degree Program Graduates to Bachelor's Education

2. Higher Education Law No. 2547 (Additional Article-35)

2.1. Higher Education Quality Assurance and Higher Education Quality Board Regulation

Qualification is continuous