An affiliation protocol has been signed between Konya Chamber of Commerce (KTO) Karatay University and two of Turkey's leading private healthcare institutions, Farabi Hospital and Medova Hospital, for the benefit of medical faculty students. The protocol ceremony was attended by Selçuk Öztürk, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of KTO Karatay University; Ramazan Biberci, Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees; Lütfi Can Başaran, Deputy Chairman; Prof. Dr. Fevzi Rifat Ortaç, Rector; Prof. Dr. Mustafa Şahin, Advisor to the Board of Trustees; Prof. Dr. Cevat Özpınar, Chief Physician of Farabi Hospital; Dr. Ahmet Arıcan, Chairman of the Board of Farabi Hospital; Mustafa Durak, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Farabi Hospital; Seçkin Olcay, Chairman of the Board of Medova Hospital; Serkan Demirel, Member of the Board of Medova Hospital; Dr. Fatma Mine Karaman, Chief Physician of Medova Hospital; Fatih Mustafa Temel, Operations Manager of Medova Hospital; and their accompanying delegation. An affiliation protocol has been signed between KTO Karatay University and two of Turkey's leading private healthcare institutions, Farabi Hospital and Medova Hospital, for the benefit of medical faculty students. "Konya is Essentially the Rising Star of Turkey in the Service Sector” Speaking at the protocol ceremony, Selçuk Öztürk, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of KTO Karatay University, stated: “Konya is truly a rising star in Turkey, particularly in the service sector and higher education. Its young and qualified workforce, strategic location, active economic and commercial life, and strong competitive position highlight Konya as a leader in the service industry. With a population exceeding two million, five universities, and 130,000 university students enrolled in these institutions, Konya showcases its potential for a young and skilled labour force. Furthermore, the private hospitals in Konya, which provide healthcare services at world standards, certify the city’s status as a hub in the healthcare sector.” “Our Students Will Have the Opportunity to Follow Innovative Practices in the Field of Medicine Closely” Highlighting that the affiliation protocol will enhance KTO Karatay University’s quality standards in medical education, Öztürk stated: “I believe that the affiliation protocol we have signed with Farabi Hospital and Medova Hospital, two of the most prominent hospitals in Konya and our country, will further elevate our quality standards in medical education. This protocol will enable our students to enhance their clinical skills and gain in-depth knowledge of modern and scientific medical practices. Our students will have the opportunity to reinforce their education by working directly with experienced physicians in the modern technological infrastructure and well-equipped laboratories provided by Farabi and Medova Hospitals. They will also closely follow innovative practices in the field of medicine. Joint projects and scientific studies will offer a broad research environment to both our students and academic staff, paving the way for the development of innovative solutions in health sciences.” “The Signed Agreement is a Significant Step Towards Providing Quality Healthcare Services” Chairman Öztürk stated: “The signatures we are placing here today represent more than just an agreement between our institutions; they are a significant step towards contributing to public health and providing better healthcare services for future generations. I would like to extend my gratitude to everyone who contributed to bringing this protocol to life, as well as to the administrators of Farabi Hospital and Medova Hospital. With the belief that we will move forward together towards a stronger, more successful, and healthier future, I hope this collaboration will lead to many positive outcomes.” “We Need to Double the Number of Physicians in Our Country” In his speech, Farabi Hospital Chief Physician Prof. Dr. Cevat Özpınar stated: “Currently, there are 194,000 physicians in our country. When we compare this number to our population, it equates to 2.28 physicians per 1,000 people. In the European Union, the average is 4 physicians per 1,000 people. This means we need to double the number of physicians in our country. Despite this numerical shortfall, the success achieved in the field of healthcare in our country stems from the dedication and hard work of Turkish physicians. The Covid-19 pandemic revealed how strong our healthcare system is and how hardworking our physicians are. This situation demonstrates how well our diligent healthcare workforce embodies the words of the founder of our Republic, Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk: ‘Entrust me to Turkish physicians.’ Furthermore, Turkish physicians uphold the traditions they have inherited, adopting Yunus Emre’s principle: ‘I love all creatures for the sake of their Creator.” "May Our Protocol Be Beneficial to Our Country, Our City, and Most of All, to Our Medical Faculty Students" Expressing his excitement about being a part of the education of KTO Karatay University Faculty of Medicine students, Özpınar stated: “We are very excited to welcome KTO Karatay University Faculty of Medicine students in the new academic year. As Farabi Hospital, we are ready to do everything we can to train our students to become more qualified, knowledgeable, and skilled physicians. Our goal here is to raise doctors who are more qualified, knowledgeable, have strong practical skills, and approach patients with love and compassion. The affiliation and collaboration protocol between KTO Karatay University, Farabi Hospital, and Medova Hospital, which has been approved by the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Turkey, will be beneficial to our country, our city, and most importantly, to the medical faculty students.” "We Hope That Our Collaboration Will Continue to Grow and Expand in the Coming Years" Seçkin Olcay, Chairman of the Board of Medova Hospital, stated: "Without compromising on ethical values, our hospital, which has gained the love of the people of Konya and become a reputable brand through its investments, continues its services without slowing down. The affiliation protocol we signed with KTO Karatay University is the most important indicator of our service-oriented approach. As two valuable institutions of Konya, Medova Hospital and Farabi Hospital, we are confident that, through our collaboration with KTO Karatay University, which is growing every day, our students will receive the best education and contribute to our country and our city. We hope that our collaboration will continue to grow and expand in the coming years, and I wish our protocol to be beneficial." The ceremony concluded with the signing of the affiliation protocol, a group photo, and the exchange of gifts.
