Tıp (İngilizce) Lisans Diploması

ISCO 08

ISCO 08

• The mission is to train modern physicians who protect individual and community health, that are well-versed in the biological and molecular mechanisms of the human body in health and disease, can apply scientific and evidence-based diagnostic and treatment methods, possess fundamental clinical knowledge, skills, and attitudes, and are sensitive to national and international health issues.

• Education and training are conducted in a formal setting: the preclinical years (1st, 2nd, and 3rd years) are held at the Rumelifeneri Campus, while the clinical years (4th, 5th, and 6th years) take place at Koç University Hospital.

Foundations of Medical Science

• Should describe the normal and abnormal physical and mental development of the human body.

• Should identify the normal cellular, biochemical, molecular, and physiological characteristics of the human body.

• Should classify the etiology, risk factors, and natural course of acute and chronic diseases.

• Should comprehend the basic principles of epidemiology, health economics, and health systems management.

• Should outline the principles of using biochemical, pharmacological, surgical, and other interventions in disease treatment.

Clinical Skills

• Should be able to take a comprehensive medical history, including the social context.

• Should perform a complete physical examination, including mental status assessment.

• Should evaluate patients within their social, cultural, physical, and psychological environments.

• Should categorize patients as emergency, acute, or chronic based on personal care needs.

• Should rationally apply basic diagnostic methods and laboratory tests, analyze the results, and determine appropriate care methods.

• Should manage common medical emergencies and identify consultation resources and methods.

• Should treat patients effectively, promptly, and ethically, including promoting health and preventing diseases.

Critical Thinking and Research

• Should understand the strengths and limitations of scientific methodologies in medical research.

• Should develop an analytical approach, creativity, and a research-oriented perspective on basic and clinical issues.

• Should effectively compile, organize, and interpret biomedical information.

• Should utilize contemporary technology and electronic data resources for research and patient care purposes.

Communication Skills

• Should adopt a sincere, sensitive, and empathetic approach in communication with patients, their families, and the community.

• Should use communication skills to understand individuals from different age, cultural, and social groups.

• Should acquire accurate written and verbal communication habits and present information clearly and comprehensibly.

• Should embrace the fundamental skills and positive attitude required for teaching others.

• Should establish constructive communication channels with peers, professionals, and superiors. Professional Values, Behaviors, Attitudes, and Ethics

• Should internalize the core principles of the medical profession, such as ethics, sacrifice, empathy, sensitivity, accountability, honesty, high morality, and adherence to the scientific method.

• Should understand that the primary responsibility of a physician is the well-being of the patient and society.

• Should recognize the physician's duty to inform, educate, and respect the wishes of patients and society on matters affecting their health.

• Should show respect to superiors, establish healthy relationships with colleagues and other staff, and foster a positive work environment.

• Should strictly adhere to ethical and legal professional standards in patient care, research, and public health activities.

Public Health and Health Systems

• Should recognize the social, economic, and cultural determinants of diseases, develop and implement intervention programs.

• Should identify the impacts of wars, migrations, natural disasters, epidemics, and environmental factors on the health of families, communities, and countries, and develop and implement intervention programs.

• Should identify significant health problems at community, national, and international levels, and develop and implement intervention programs.

• Should monitor global mortality, acute and chronic disease epidemiology, and strategies for the control and prevention of emerging diseases.

• Should be prepared to take leadership and responsibility in health-related matters within groups and institutions.

Technology and Information Management

• Should understand the applications and limitations of technology.

• Should monitor and implement technology in communication, data collection, access to information, and diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.

• Should effectively use electronic data systems to collect patients' medical information.

Has advanced level of the following key competencies:

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

• The assessment and evaluation methods used in our Faculty of Medicine are clearly defined in the Undergraduate Regulations for the Faculty of Medicine, according to the academic years and phases. Additionally, the “Communication and Education Subcommittee,” part of the School of Medicine Assessment Committee (SOMAC), provides detailed information at the beginning of each academic year regarding the exams and assessment criteria that will be applied to the respective class. In the first year, students pass courses individually; in the second and third years, they progress by completing the academic year; in the fourth and fifth years, they pass by completing blocks; and in the sixth year, blocks are completed based on competency. Our faculty's educational program is structured according to the "Knows, Knows How, Shows, Does" framework defined by Miller's Pyramid. Accordingly, assessment and evaluation processes are progressively applied to evaluate knowledge, skills, and attitudes. Various assessment methods are used, including multiple-choice exams, structured oral exams, laboratory exams, assignment preparation, Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCE), mini clinical exams, and bedside competency evaluations.

To oversee the quality of higher education programs;

- YÖK is responsible for planning, organizing, managing and supervising education and training and other activities in higher education institutions.

- "University Monitoring and Evaluation Reports" of higher education institutions prepared within the framework of the criteria determined by YÖK are published every year. The reports prepared according to these reports, including quantitative and qualitative evaluations of higher education institutions, are shared with the public by YÖK.

- "Foundation Higher Education Institutions Report" containing academic, administrative and financial data of foundation higher education institutions is published annually by CoHE. 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 "Procedures and Principles for Ensuring Quality Assurance of Higher Education Diploma Programs":

1. Creation and Approval of Curricula: 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 that each program will provide to the student are determined by the senates of higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles determined by YÖK on these issues.

1.2. The curricula of the National Core Curricula are adopted by the relevant Council of Deans and implemented by higher education institutions with the approval of the Council of Higher Education.

2. Assessment and Evaluation: The measurement and evaluation of the learning outcomes of each undergraduate program is carried out according to the teaching and examination regulations prepared by higher education institutions in accordance with the basic principles determined by YÖK on these issues.

3. Certification: Students enrolled in undergraduate programs, if they successfully complete the course credits and other obligations determined by higher education institutions; receive a bachelor's diploma.

4. Self-Assessment-External Evaluation: Higher education institutions, in the context of continuous monitoring, enter the "Institutional Internal Evaluation Reports" of the previous year into the Information System prepared by the Higher Education Quality Council (YÖKAK) 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 issued by accreditation bodies authorized or recognized by YÖKAK also indicate that the quality assurance of the qualifications of the programs is ensured. YÖKAK conducts regular review activities regarding the qualifications determined in accordance with the legislation.

• Prospective students can apply through the ÖSYM examination, as international students, or via transfer. The application requirements for each option are available on the Registrar's Office webpage: https://registrar.ku.edu.tr/en/registration/undergraduate-registration-yks-transferstudents-with-t-c-citizenship-transfer-within-turkey/required-documents-forregistration/

Advanced Education Opportunities:

• Specialization training through national and international medical specialization exams (TUS).

• Opportunities for academic careers by participating in master's and doctoral programs.

• Educational opportunities in interdisciplinary fields such as specialization in clinical research or healthcare management.

Career Opportunities:

• Opportunities to practice as a physician in the public and private sectors.

• Leadership or management positions within the healthcare system.

• Career opportunities as a medical researcher, academician, or clinician both domestically and internationally.

• Medical school graduates achieve vertical progression into medical specialization fields.

• Horizontal transfer opportunities are available in related health sciences and multidisciplinary programs.

1. Higher Education Law No. 2547

1.1. Regulation on the Principles of Transferring Between Associate and Undergraduate Programs, Double Major, Minor and Inter-Institutional Credit Transfer in Higher Education Institutions

1.2. Regulation on the Continuation of Graduates of Vocational Schools and Open Education Associate Degree Programs to Undergraduate Education

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

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

Qualification is continuous