Faculty of Dentistry - Uskudar University, Bachelor's, Degree Programs SWOT Analysis and Improvement

OUR STRENGTHS:

• The presence of a technologically advanced and well-equipped Dental Hospital/Centre.
• The availability of General Anesthesia/Sedation facilities in our Faculty/Hospital, enhancing the university's recognition and the prestige of the faculty.
• Active support from the Medical Faculty teaching staff in our basic sciences education.
• The availability of two types of programs, one in English and one in Turkish for dental education.
• The dental and healthcare campus is located in an easily accessible area.

AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT:

• Academic Staff: Increasing the number of full-time faculty members.
• Laboratory Facilities: Enhancing the variety and capacity of laboratory facilities.
• Research and Publication Performance: Planning to improve the research, publication, and project performance of faculty members.

OPPORTUNITIES:

• The interest in both the Turkish and English sections of our Faculty is continuously growing.
• Our university is becoming a focal point for international students, especially from Middle Eastern countries.
• The prestige of our university and faculty is increasing daily, thanks to its central location.
• The launch of student clinics and the advantages provided by our agreement with the Social Security Institution (SGK) will lead to an increase in both the number of patients and the quality of our education.
• A request has been made for quotas for the Specialty in Dentistry (DUS) Program, and once granted, it will provide a significant advantage, especially for post-graduate education.