ÜSKÜDAR UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE PROGRAM OUTCOMES
Basic Sciences Knowledge and Biomedical Foundations
- Explains the normal structure and physiology of the cells, tissues, organs, and systems that constitute the human body.
- Explains the essential molecules and biochemical mechanisms involved in maintaining the body's internal homeostasis.
- Explains the causes and pathophysiological processes of diseases commonly encountered in society.
- Explains the fundamental characteristics of microorganisms, the diseases they cause, and their mechanisms of action.
- Explains the basic principles and procedures regarding the use of medical equipment and materials.
Clinical Practice and Professional Skills
- Takes patient history (anamnesis), performs physical examinations, and orders necessary diagnostic tests.
- Accurately evaluates and interprets laboratory tests and imaging results.
- Formulates differential diagnoses based on physical examination, laboratory, and imaging results.
- Manages the diagnosis and treatment of patients accurately and effectively through an evidence-based approach.
- Administers appropriate interventions in situations requiring first aid and emergency medical care.
- Refers patients to relevant specialties using a multidisciplinary approach when necessary.
- Identifies the rehabilitation and palliative care needs of individuals in untreatable conditions.
- Supports individuals in terminal-stage care to maintain a dignified and humane quality of life.
- Develops a holistic care approach by considering the spiritual, social, and psychological dimensions of the individuals served.
Communication, Professional Behavior, and Ethics
- Possesses effective communication skills.
- Informs and guides patients and their relatives regarding disease, diagnosis, and treatment processes using communication skills.
- Respects patient rights and ensures patient privacy and confidentiality.
- Maintains awareness of professional rights and responsibilities; acts in accordance with medical ethics, professional codes of conduct, and relevant regulations.
- Demonstrates a strong aptitude for teamwork, communicates effectively with diverse healthcare professionals, adopts a solution-oriented approach to intra-team issues, and remains open to collaboration.
- Assumes team leadership when necessary, motivates team members, and manages teams effectively.
- Prioritizes patient safety, patient data privacy, personal safety, and team safety.
- Obtains informed consent from patients and/or their relatives prior to necessary medical procedures.
Scientific Thinking, Continuous Learning, and Data Management
- Explains the steps of scientific research, applies them when necessary, and contributes to scientific studies.
- Follows medical literature, evaluates current scientific developments, and integrates them into clinical practice.
- Reads, understands, and utilizes medical sources in a foreign language for scientific purposes.
- Continuously enhances professional knowledge and skills under the principle of lifelong learning.
- Securely collects, records, analyzes, and manages healthcare data.
Public Health and Preventive Medicine
- Explains the fundamental concepts of preventive medicine; takes an active role in primary and secondary preventive healthcare services.
- Identifies infectious diseases, reports notifiable diseases to relevant institutions, and manages vaccination processes.
- Recognizes at-risk groups within society in terms of health and plans appropriate healthcare services tailored to these groups.
- Promotes health literacy and organizes public health education programs when necessary.
- Possesses knowledge of methods and strategies for health promotion and implements them.
- Applies the principles of evidence-based medicine in clinical decision-making processes.