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History of the Department

The World Federation of Medical Education (WFME) defines the aim of medical education as training physicians to ensure the healthy lives of all people. In line with this, the Department of Medical Education and Informatics was established as a unit run by faculty members assigned from other departments, by the decision of the Council of Higher Education dated 22.05.2008 and numbered B.30.0.EÖB.0.00.00.03.04:01-1952.

Mission of the Department of Medical Education and Informatics:

• To develop a pre-graduation medical education model
• To develop and implement medical education programs,
• To provide education, services and research in the field of educational technologies,
• To monitor contemporary developments related to medical education,
• To provide consultancy to boards related to education and training,
• To plan, establish, organize and ensure the operation of good medical practice and training skills laboratories,
• To monitor, measure and evaluate the education provided,
• To provide training for educators,
• To organize trainings to improve communication skills. Strategic Vision of the Department of Medical Education and Informatics:

• To maintain and improve its national leadership in the field of medical education and informatics, and to become one of the leading centers at the international level,
• To increase the quality of education and training by emphasizing student-centered education,
• To contribute to the continuous training of faculty members regarding their teaching skills needs,
• To make the most of educational technologies in medical education,
• To contribute to and participate in the organization of national and international meetings in the field of medical education.

Structure and Academic Aim of the Department

The aim of the Department of Medical Education and Informatics is to bring together and apply all the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required by the field to increase the effectiveness of learning and teaching processes at all levels of medical education, based on the roles included in the National Competencies Framework for Medical Educators.

Department Activity Areas

• Program Development and Evaluation in Medical Education

• Measurement and Evaluation in Medical Education

• Instructional Design Development

• Educational Management, Training of Trainers organization

• Clinical Skills Training

• Information Systems in Medical Education

• Accreditation Processes and Studies

• Coordination with Internal and External Stakeholders

• Organizing and participating in current congresses, symposia, etc. related to medical education

Academic Activities and Events

The Department of Medical Education and Informatics actively participates in structuring the pre-graduation education program in accordance with current national and international guidelines and manuals, and in matters related to the applications and tools needed in the measurement and evaluation processes of the education program. The committees in which the department's faculty members serve regarding educational management are as follows;

• Medical Education Board

• Program Evaluation and Strategy Development Board

• Measurement and Evaluation Board

• Curriculum Development Board

• Instructor Training Board

• Self-Evaluation Board

• Coordinators Board

• Advisory Board

• Student Advisory Board

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