A "Pre-graduation Education Workshop" was held by the Uskudar University Faculty of Medicine. During the workshop, the faculty's accreditation process, quality studies, and strategic goals were evaluated. In the meeting, where views were also exchanged on steps to strengthen compliance with national and international standards, a common vision was put forth regarding the sustainability of the quality culture throughout the faculty.
Uskudar University Founding Rector Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan, Faculty of Medicine Dean Prof. Dr. Haydar Sur, as well as faculty academics and students, attended the meeting held at the Ibn Sina Auditorium of the Uskudar University NP Health Campus.
Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan: "Accreditation is not a label but an understanding"
Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan, emphasizing that accreditation is not just a document but a culture, stated: "Accreditation is not a label but an understanding. Establishing this culture within the faculty requires determination and continuity. Although challenging in the short term, it provides great benefits in the long term. Internalizing accreditation systematizes every task we do and increases quality."
Awareness Must Be Kept Alive Continuously…
Prof. Dr. Tarhan emphasized that accreditation should be adopted by all stakeholders of the institution and stated that leadership plays a decisive role in this process. Tarhan added: "For accreditation to be sustainable, administrators and academic staff must continuously keep this awareness alive. Asking 'Is it compliant with accreditation?' in every application makes the quality approach an automatic reflex. Thus, the process manifests itself not only in documents but also in the institution's daily operations and decision-making mechanisms."
Prof. Dr. Haydar Sur: "We will continue this process with determination"
Prof. Dr. Haydar Sur, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, stating that the accreditation process is a turning point for the faculty, said: "Accreditation efforts are a laborious and detailed process, but it is a necessary step to reach a point where we will say 'we're glad we did it.' We will continue this process with determination to bring the quality of our faculty to international standards. The dedication we all put forth will form the foundation of future success."
Presentation on Accreditation Processes Was Held
Within the scope of the meeting, Prof. Dr. Nilgün Tekkeşin, Head of the Faculty of Medicine Accreditation Commission and faculty member of the Department of Medical Biochemistry, gave a comprehensive presentation including evaluations and analyses regarding the accreditation processes.
In her presentation, Prof. Dr. Tekkeşin referred to the TEPDAD National Standards for Undergraduate Medical Education, updated in 2025, and Uskudar University Faculty of Medicine's accreditation application process and timeline, emphasizing the importance of quality assurance and continuous improvement efforts.
Faculty of Medicine Quality Commission Shared Faculty Quality Efforts with Stakeholders
At the same time, the Faculty of Medicine's 2023–2025 period quality management activities were presented by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Harika Öykü Dinç, Head of the Quality Commission and faculty member of the Department of Medical Microbiology, with the participation of University Quality Manager İlknur Güzel. In her presentation, Dinç provided information on the self-assessment process, stakeholder engagement, survey applications, and evidence-based process management.
As a result of analyses conducted within the framework of the TEPDAD National Standards for Undergraduate Medical Education, updated in 2025, at the meeting, the faculty's strengths and areas open for improvement were also evaluated.
Subsequently, Dr. Serdar Gürel, KAPİTTA Software Program Official, provided information about the KEYPS (Quality, Education, Management, and Performance System) software program's integration into faculty processes within the framework of the TEPDAD National Standards for Undergraduate Medical Education and its ease of use.
The Second Session Took Place Online
In the second session of the meeting, the faculty's draft objectives, goals, mission, vision, and strategic targets, prepared by the Faculty of Medicine Quality Commission, were presented.
During the session, the views of internal and external stakeholders on these documents were gathered, and a revision and development process was initiated in line with participants' suggestions.