DEGREE PROGRAMMES

History

On March 1, 1978, the Faculty of Medicine at Dokuz Eylül University, initially established as İzmir Medical Faculty by twelve professors, adopted its current name in 1982. The faculty departments are categorized under three main headings: Basic Medical Sciences, Internal Medical Sciences, and Surgical Medical Sciences. In 1997, the undergraduate medical curriculum transitioned to Problem-Based Learning (PBL) for the first three years and Task-Based Learning (TBL) for the clinical internship years.

Our educational program aims to integrate the basic medical knowledge taught in the first three years with the clinical experiences in later years, focusing on patient care, diseases, diagnosis, and treatment processes. The knowledge and skills that students are expected to acquire have been clearly defined, and the program is structured to achieve these objectives. The core content of the program addresses the primary health concerns of the community, incorporating not only biological goals but also social and behavioral objectives. Field studies are designed to expand students' awareness beyond the confines of the university hospital, addressing community health issues, social determinants of health, and national health policies. The curriculum also includes practical applications related to social contribution.

The educational program offers mandatory and elective courses arranged into 5-9 week blocks over the first five years, and six major blocks each lasting eight weeks during the sixth year, known as the internship period, during which students work across all hospital departments. The first three years include Special Study Modules (SSM) where students engage in social responsibility and research projects, and acquire foundational knowledge in Medical Humanities and Critical Appraisal. The education during these years is supported by Synthesis Sessions, Presentations, and Problem-Based Learning (PBL) sessions; in the fourth and fifth years, it progresses with Task-Based Learning (TBL) under the guidance of educational mentors.

Our faculty holds accreditation from the National Medical Education Accreditation Board (UTEAK) and has been internationally recognized with the European Union Diploma Supplement label since 2013.

Qualification Awarded

Medicine, Master's Degree (M.Sc.), Medical Doctor

Level of Qualification

Second Cycle including First Cycle Degree (One Tier Programme)

Specific Admission Requirements

High school diploma, placement through a nation-wide Student Selection Examination.

Specific Arrangements for Recognition of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)

Transfer Students:
The transfer student candidates from Turkish or foreign universities are subject to the YOK Legislation "The transfer, double degree, minor degree and inter-institutional credit transfer" and to the evaluation conditions determined by Dokuz Eylul University Senate.
The transfer quotas are determined and announced by Turkish Higher Education Council (YOK). The evaluation of the candidates are done by the school evaluation commmisin and approved by the management

The Graduate Transfers:
The short cycle graduates are given the right to be admitted to the first cycle programs if they comply with the conditions set by the "The transfer of Short Cycle Program Graduates to First Cycle Programs" Legilation of Turkish Higher Education Council (YOK)
The universities inform YOK regarding the quotas and YOK announces the quotas and conditions in "Graduate Transfer Guide" and the placements are managed by YOK due to the results of nationwide graduate transfer exam.

According to the Regulations of Dokuz Eylül University for Graduate Schools, students are not connected to the right for internal transfer, previously taken courses at another graduate programme by another university with a successful grade may be
recognized by the related programmes after the letter of the students includes course contents and the transcript, and by the recommendation of the head of the departments and by the decision of the Board of Directors. The courses taken by the outgoing
Exchange students have the recognition at the school either as compulsory or elective.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

6 years (excluding one year of English Preparatory School), 360 ECTS in total.

Profile of the Programme

The aim of the program is to train skilled physicians who are aware of health problems, eager to respond to country's health needs, who have acquired the skill of learning how to learn, equipped with knowledge and skills appropriate for the communication era, open to continuous development, respectful of human rights and who will set positive examples for the community.

Key Learning Outcomes

Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples

This degree enables the holder to exercise the profession as a medical doctor in public and private healthcare institutions.

Access to Further Studies

Upon successful completion of this programme, students may apply to second cycle degree or directly to integrated third cycle (doctorate) programmes.

Course Structure Diagram with Credits

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

All evaluations are conducted with regard to knowledge, skill, and attitude objectives throughout all years.
Knowledge assessment involves utilizing methods such as multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, multiple true/false marking, short answer tests, as well as reporting and interpretation, among other methods. These assessments can be conducted in written, verbal, computer-based formats, or in stations
Skill-Attitude Evaluation is conducted in virtual or real environments using observational methods (OSCE, video recording evaluation, etc.) to assess skills (communication with patients, anamnesis, physical care, intervention, laboratory, etc.) and attitude objectives (ethical principles, values, etc.)

Graduation Requirements

During the first 3 preclinical years Problem Based Learning, and in the 4th, and 5th years Task Based Learning are used as educational methods. The 6th year is the internship year. The degree is awarded to students who have successfully completed all courses in the curriculum, acquired 360 ECTS credits, have minimum GPA of 60/100 in the first 3 years, 60/100 in 4. and 5. years and no failing grades.

Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )

Full-time

Programme Director or Equivalent

Prof. Dr.Serdar Bayrak
Dean of Faculty Medicine
Tel: +90 232 412 2201
e-mail: serdar.bayrak@deu.edu.tr