Tıp Lisans Diploması

ISCO 08   2211.01

ISCO 08   2211.01

The main purpose of the faculty is to train physicians commited to ethical principles and social values, respect for human beings, equipped with the knowledge and skills to protect the health of individuals and communities; capable of effectively implementing the first-stage medical diagnosis and treatment; using all kinds of current technology, adopting the service to country and humanity, having been supplied with superior abilities, constantly renew itself, capable of following and implementing new developments, accepted the science as a leaders, capable of performing scientific research and development activities. 

The students of our Faculty of Medicine receive the first 3 years of their education in the 500-person lecture halls in the Central Classrooms within the Kırıkkale University Campus. Term 4-6 students receive both their theoretical and practical training at the Faculty of Medicine Hospital.

• Possesses advanced theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks, practical tools, multimedia educational materials, and other resources containing fundamental and up-to-date information in the field of health.
• Has knowledge of the nature, source, boundaries, accuracy, reliability, and validity of information.
• Acquires, follows, evaluates, and applies scientific knowledge in the health field and keeps up with current literature.
• Interprets and evaluates scientifically proven data using advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the health field.
• Identifies and analyzes problems, develops solutions based on research and evidence while adhering to professional and ethical values, shares knowledge, and works collaboratively in teams.
• Utilizes information technologies relevant to healthcare and research.
• Conducts health education for individuals, families, and society using advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in the health field.
• Develops scientific, evidence-based solutions to field-specific problems.
• Independently conducts studies using advanced knowledge in the health field.
• Takes individual and team responsibility for solving unforeseen and complex problems encountered in health-related practices.
• Plans, manages, monitors, and evaluates activities aimed at the professional development of those under their supervision within the scope of a project.
• Fulfills the responsibility of producing scientific knowledge specific to the field and conducts descriptive-level research.
• Critically evaluates the advanced knowledge and skills acquired in the health field.
• Defines learning objectives and demonstrates the ability to learn effectively.
• Identifies learning resources and accesses them efficiently and quickly.
• Adopts lifelong learning, remains open to development, and continuously demonstrates this behavior.
• Determines and applies effective ways to access information.
• Informs relevant individuals and institutions about health-related topics, conveys thoughts and solutions to problems both in writing and verbally, and listens to the ideas, needs, and expectations of stakeholders.
• Supports ideas and solutions to problems with quantitative and qualitative data, shares them with both experts and non-experts as an active team member in collaborative processes.
• Organizes and implements projects and activities in collaboration with other professional groups with a sense of social responsibility.
• Uses a foreign language at least at the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) B1 level to follow developments in the field and communicate with colleagues.
• Uses computer software and information and communication technologies at a level required by the field, at least equivalent to the European Computer Driving License (ECDL).
• Follows and evaluates current events and developments in society and the world related to the health field.
• Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Has knowledge and skills in intercultural communication.
• Effectively and securely documents professional activities and practices, ensuring accurate and efficient record-keeping.
• Collects, interprets, and applies health-related data and collaborates with professionals from other disciplines while adhering to social, scientific, cultural, and ethical values.
• Complies with and participates in quality management processes.
• Has sufficient awareness of individual and public health, including infant and child health, environmental protection, and occupational safety, and applies this knowledge in practice.
• Acts in accordance with laws, regulations, and professional ethical principles regarding individual responsibilities, rights, and duties.
• Serves as a role model for colleagues and an exemplary professional for society.
• Demonstrates competence in understanding the structure, physiological functions, and behaviors of both healthy and ill individuals, as well as the relationship between an individual’s health and their physical and social environment.
• Participates in post-graduation institutional, local, national, and international education programs, credits them, and documents achievements.
• Understands the significance of ethical principles and ethics committees in education, practice, and research for both individuals and society.

1    Medical Expert         
2    Communicator         
3    Collaborator         
4    Leader         
5    Health Advocate         
6    Scholar         
7    Lifelong Learner         
8    Professional

Examinations, assessment and grading are held according to the regulations arranged by the University Senate. During the preclinical years (first three years), theoretical and practical examinations after each committee and final examination at the end of that academic year must be taken and passed in order to continue to the next term. In the preclinical years, passing score of that year is calculated by taking the sum of the 40% of the average of the committee scores and 60% of the final examination. The student must have a score of 60 out of 100 in order to pass that year. According to grading, the alphabetical grading equivalent of numerical grading is as follows; 88-100 = AA; 81-87 = BA; 74-80 = BB; 67-73 = CB; 60-66 = CC, 53-59 DC;  46-52 DD; 39-45 FD and 0-38 = FF. It is accepted that the highest score AA is equivalent to 4.00; BA to 3.50; BB to 3.00; CB to 2.50; CC to 2.00, DC to 1.50, DD to 1.00;FD to 0.50 and FF as 0.00. Scores between AA and CC are passing scores. Each internship at any of the clinical departments during the fourth and fifth years is accepted as one course. Practical and theoretical examinations are held after each course. When the practical examination necessitates the assessment of an ability, the examination commission consists of at least two academic staff in the exception of extraordinary situations. Whether the practical or the theoretical examination will be held first is determined by that department. The passing score of that independant course is 60 out of 100. At least a score of 60 must be taken both from the practical and the theoretical examination in order to pass that course. In case of a lower score than 60 in whatever examination is taken first, the student can not take the next examination. The score of that course is calculated as taking the average of the practical and theoretical examinations. In case of a lower score than 60 in the first examination, the score of that course is not calculated. During the sixth year, score of each course is assessed by evaluating the general medical accretion, ability to prepare and present a research project, task responsibility, communication skills, ability to prepare and follow the patient, psychosocial situation, ability to perform medical intervention and field working skills after the end of each internship of the relevant course.

Quality assurance and accreditation are of great importance in enhancing the quality of educational processes, ensuring that institutions meet societal needs, achieving student and stakeholder satisfaction, strengthening national and international recognition, sustaining and improving academic performance, and ensuring transparency and accountability.

Kirikkale University aims to secure quality in education, research and development, internationalization, social contribution, and governance, continuously improving its internal evaluation processes in this direction. The internal quality assurance system is reinforced through periodic annual reports, and a quality policy aligned with the university's mission, vision, and strategic objectives is implemented.

As part of this process, educational programs are regularly reviewed and updated, course content and teaching methods are evaluated, and student feedback and satisfaction surveys are considered. Academic and administrative staff performance assessments are conducted, graduates' career progress is tracked, and their professional performance is analyzed. Institutional self-assessment reports are prepared, and continuous improvement efforts are carried out.

Additionally, Kirikkale University participates in external evaluation processes conducted by the Higher Education Quality Council of Turkiye (YÖKAK). External evaluation is completed through assessments by independent evaluators and institutional feedback reports. These evaluations identify the university’s strengths and areas for improvement, contributing to the enhancement of education quality and optimizing processes.

The results of internal and external evaluations are publicly shared on the official websites of both the university and YÖKAK in line with the principle of transparency. Through these efforts, both Kirikkale University and the higher education system aim to enhance overall quality standards. The regulations and guidelines implemented by the Kirikkale University Quality Coordination Office are available at "https://kalite.kku.edu.tr/Idari/Sayfa/Index?Sayfa=KanunveYonetmelik."

Each year, "University Monitoring and Evaluation Reports" for higher education institutions are published based on the criteria established by Council of Higher Education (YÖK). These reports, which include quantitative and qualitative assessments of higher education institutions, are also shared with the public by YÖK.

The quality assurance of associate and bachelor's degree programs in higher education is provided in accordance with the "Procedures and Principles for Ensuring the Quality Assurance of Higher Education Degree Programs."

Development and Approval of Curricula:

1.1. YÖK determines the minimum standards and criteria required for opening undergraduate departments and programs in higher education institutions.

1.2. The curricula of undergraduate programs and the learning outcomes to be gained by students in each program are determined by the senates of higher education institutions in accordance with the fundamental principles established by YÖK.

1.3. The curriculum of the National Core Education Programs is implemented by higher education institutions upon approval by YÖK after being accepted by the relevant Deans' Council.

Assessment and Evaluation: The assessment and evaluation of the learning outcomes of each undergraduate program are conducted in accordance with the fundamental principles established by YÖK and the education, teaching, and examination regulations prepared by higher education institutions.

Certification: Students enrolled in undergraduate programs receive a bachelor's degree diploma upon successfully completing the required course credits and other obligations set by higher education institutions.

Self-Assessment and External Evaluation: As part of continuous monitoring, higher education institutions submit their "Institutional Self-Evaluation Reports" for the previous year to the Information System prepared by YÖKAK at the beginning of each year. YÖKAK publicly shares the "Institutional Feedback Report" prepared for the external evaluation of higher education institutions. Additionally, accreditation decisions issued by accreditation agencies authorized or recognized by YÖKAK demonstrate that programs meet the required quality assurance standards. YÖKAK conducts regular review activities concerning the qualifications determined by its regulations.

High school or equivalent diploma and enough points from National Student Selection and Placement Centre's  central exam are required, and the applicant should not have a problem with his/her health condition, military service, etc.

Graduates of the Faculty of Medicine have the opportunity to find a job with the title of "Medical Doctor" in public health institutions and in private health institutions after the compulsory service. Graduates of the Faculty of Medicine work in various health units such as community health units and emergency services of public hospitals in primary health care with the course organized by the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Turkiye for the two-year compulsory service. Medical doctors who pass the Medical Specialization Exam held twice a year work as physicians in hospitals of various universities or in training and research hospitals of the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Turkiye.

Kirikkale University aims to ensure quality in education and training, research and development, internationalization, social responsibility and community contribution, as well as management and institutional structure. In this regard, the university is responsible for establishing and operating internal and external quality assurance systems. The fundamental basis of quality assurance and accreditation processes is grounded in the "Regulation on Higher Education Quality Assurance and the Higher Education Quality Council," published in the Official Gazette No. 30604 on 23.11.2018, and the "Kirikkale University Quality Assurance and Accreditation Directive," adopted by the Kirikkale University Senate with Senate Decision No. 08/03 dated 26.03.2021. Regulations are also made within the scope of the "Regulation on the Procedures and Principles Regarding the Implementation of the Turkish Qualifications Framework," published in the Official Gazette No. 30775 on 15.05.2019, pursuant to Presidential Decision No. 1107 dated 14.05.2019. Other legal bases include:

1. Higher Education Law No. 2547 1.1. Regulation on the Principles of Transfer Between Associate and Bachelor's Degree Programs in Higher Education Institutions, Double Major, Minor, and Credit Transfer Between Institutions 1.2. Regulation on the Continuation of Undergraduate Education for Graduates of Vocational Schools and Open Education Associate Degree Programs
2. Higher Education Law No. 2547 (Additional Article 35)

Qualification is continuous