Faculty of Medicine

Medical education is based on an integrated system in which the topics are examined through a multidisciplinary approach in the course based on interrelated systems. Periods I, II and III constitute of the preclinical part of medical education. The basic sciences in the 1st year, the normal biological functioning of the human organism in the 2nd year and the basic microbiology, the psychopathological and pathological foundations of the system diseases in the 3rd year, and clinical features and treatments are taught through a multidisciplinary approach. Within the scope of education collaboration, the 4th, 5th and 6th years of medical education will be completed at Başkent University, Adana- Turgut Noyan Application and Research Center. Medical education in the 4th and the 5th years involve a combination of courses and internships. In addition to theoretical lectures, the program also consists of in-patient training, clinical visits, patient preparation, outpatient clinic visits, and observation in the operating room, seminars and article hours, and joint meetings between clinics. The 6th year is the time for internships. The courses and internships cover not only global knowledge and skills, but also principles of preventive medicine and local needs. Students take an active role and responsibility in all clinical studies under the supervision of their responsible faculty member. In this last step towards medical practice, the students will learn to put their theoretical knowledge into practice.

In order to provide the best and highest quality education to our students, the Faculty of Medicine is equipped with education and research laboratories with the highest level of technology. Students find all kinds of research and study opportunities in Molecular Medicine, Biochemistry, Neurological Sciences, Cell Culture, Microbiology, Neurophysiology, and Hemodynamics Laboratories. There is an advanced cadaver room as well as a comprehensive model laboratory designed for anatomy education. Physiology Education is provided with computerized data, recording, and experiment systems, and each student is provided with separate microscopes and training sets. In addition, it allows each student to actively participate in the experiments; A separate training laboratory where biochemical and molecular analyzes, metabolism analyzes, and structural and biochemical analyzes of microorganisms are carried out is located in the infrastructure of the faculty.

CIU Faculty of Medicine is included in the World Directory of Medical Schools. The World Directory is a joint venture of the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) and the Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER), in collaboration with the World Health Organisation and the University of Copenhagen.

Schools and graduates from schools included in this directory have the opportunity to take their specialization exams in the United States of America and work as a doctor in any country around the world (including the USA). 

The ECFMG (Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates) Sponsor Note is a significant milestone for our institution and a major advantage for our students, particularly those aspiring to pursue medical careers in Canada and the USA. Here’s why this is important:

1. Eligibility for ECFMG Certification: With this Sponsor Note, our medical graduates are now eligible to apply for ECFMG certification, a crucial step for those wishing to practice medicine in the USA.
2. Pathway to Residency and Practice: ECFMG certification is a prerequisite for taking the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) and for entering residency programs in the USA. This certification also facilitates the process for obtaining a license to practice medicine in Canada.
3. Enhanced Recognition and Opportunities: Being listed with an ECFMG Sponsor Note on WDOMS enhances the international recognition of our medical degrees, opening doors to numerous opportunities for further training and employment in North America.
4. Competitive Edge: This recognition provides our graduates with a competitive edge in the highly sought-after residency and fellowship positions in North America, making you more attractive to prestigious programs and institutions.

Faculty of Medicine
Central Lecture Halls, CL213
Tel: +90 392 671 1111 Extension: 2551
Faculty E-mail: secretary-fm@ciu.edu.tr
Dean: Prof. Dr. Hikmet Ayşegül TAYLAN ÖZKAN
Dean E-mail: ataylan@ciu.edu.tr