Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa Üniversitesi Faculty of Medicine

INSTITUTIONAL PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES

1. EDUCATION

GOAL 1

To train physicians who—through a continuously evaluated and improved, competency-based, and student-centered educational program aligned with national and international standards—adhere to ethical values, approach all health issues of individuals and society with a sense of social accountability, and possess lifelong learning skills.

OBJECTIVES

1.1. Educational Program and Structure

Objective 1.1.1. To regularly review the educational program's alignment with current UÇEP (National Core Curriculum for Undergraduate Medical Education) and TYYÇ (Turkish Higher Education Qualifications Framework) Level 7 competencies, and to continuously implement necessary updates.

Objective 1.1.2. To regularly review and improve graduate competencies and proficiencies, as well as the program's purposes and objectives, in line with current national/international requirements and stakeholder feedback.

Objective 1.1.3. To develop and disseminate educational methods that support student-centered, competency-based, and evidence-based learning.

Objective 1.1.4. To develop elective courses and independent learning opportunities that support students' individual learning needs and areas of interest.

Objective 1.1.5. To develop courses and activities that support students' professional, personal, social, and lifelong learning skills.

Objective 1.1.6. To continuously evaluate and improve horizontal and vertical integration within the educational program.

Objective 1.1.7. To develop educational opportunities that support students' competencies in areas of personal development such as scientific literacy, evidence-based medicine, digital health and artificial intelligence, communication, leadership, and entrepreneurship.

1.2. Assessment and Evaluation

Objective 1.2.1. To develop assessment and evaluation methods that are competency-based and support learning, utilizing current medical education practices.

Objective 1.2.2. To organize training sessions regarding assessment and evaluation.

Objective 1.2.3. To establish and document the schedule for formative and summative examinations.

1.3. Students

Objective 1.3.1. To enhance the effectiveness of the academic and social counseling system.

Objective 1.3.2. To strengthen student representation mechanisms.

Objective 1.3.3. To encourage national and international student mobility.

Objective 1.3.4. To determine and regularly evaluate student quotas in alignment with student-to-faculty ratios, educational environments, and infrastructure facilities.

Objective 1.3.5. To plan for interprofessional education practices.

Objective 1.3.6. To organize career planning activities.

Objective 1.3.7. To structure and continuously improve orientation programs for clinical preparation and internship preparation.

1.4. Educators

Objective 1.4.1. To evaluate the size and qualifications of the academic staff in line with the requirements of the educational program and to support the professional and pedagogical development of educators.

Objective 1.4.2. To provide orientation training to academic staff newly joining the faculty.

Objective 1.4.3. To increase participation in domestic and international research, graduate, and postdoctoral programs.

2. SERVICE

GOAL 2

To provide high-quality and continuously improving healthcare services that are patient- and community-oriented, based on evidence-based medicine principles, and grounded in an understanding of ethical and social accountability.

OBJECTIVES

Objective 2.1. To regularly monitor and analyze the priority health issues and needs of the region and the community, and to plan healthcare services accordingly.

Objective 2.2. To maintain healthcare service delivery in a balanced manner alongside education and research functions, adopting a patient-oriented approach that ensures the effective and efficient use of resources.

Objective 2.3. To continuously improve patient safety and quality indicators in healthcare service delivery.

3. RESEARCH

GOAL 3

To train physicians who—by fostering scientific thinking and interdisciplinary collaboration—conduct high-quality scientific research at national and international levels addressing regional and national health issues, and who contribute to the application of research findings for the benefit of healthcare services and society.

OBJECTIVES

Objective 3.1. To enhance the research competencies of academic staff and students.

Objective 3.2. To increase the number of national and international projects and scientific publications.

Objective 3.3. To develop mechanisms that facilitate interdisciplinary interaction and collaboration with other faculties at the university.

Objective 3.4. To support national and international scientific events organized by the faculty.

Objective 3.5. To provide support from the project support office to researchers regarding project preparation, article writing, the application of statistical methods, and the conversion of conducted research into publications.

4. SOCIETAL CONTRIBUTION

GOAL 4

To strengthen health advocacy activities aimed at protecting and improving public health.

OBJECTIVES

Objective 4.1. To contribute to efforts identifying and resolving local, national, and international health issues, and to increase health literacy.

Objective 4.2. To increase health-related social responsibility projects and activities.

Objective 4.3. To conduct field studies on significant diseases prevalent in the region.

Objective 4.4. To provide education to the local population regarding infectious diseases, chronic diseases, and cancer screenings.

Objective 4.5. To provide training to raise awareness about all forms of addiction.

Objective 4.6. To develop sustainable collaborations with local governments, public institutions, healthcare organizations, and civil society organizations in the planning and implementation of societal contribution and public health activities.

5. INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND QUALITY

GOAL 5

To foster a culture of quality assurance and ensure sustainable institutional development through stakeholder participation and a continuous improvement approach.

OBJECTIVES

Objective 5.1. To enhance the effectiveness of internal quality assurance systems.

Objective 5.2. To regularly evaluate and continuously improve the Undergraduate Medical Education Program in accordance with national accreditation standards.

Objective 5.3. To conduct promotional activities aimed at the community, stakeholders, and prospective university students.

Objective 5.4. To enhance the integration of the views and suggestions of students, academic and administrative staff, and external stakeholders into decision-making and improvement processes.

6. WELL-BEING OF STUDENTS AND STAFF

GOAL 6

To create a safe, inclusive, and supportive educational and working environment that fosters the physical, mental, and social well-being of students and staff.

OBJECTIVES

Objective 6.1. To conduct well-being surveys to assess the well-being of students and staff.

Objective 6.2. To diversify and ensure the sustainability of student clubs and social activities that support students' social engagement, sense of belonging, and personal development.

Objective 6.3. To gather student views, needs, and suggestions through regular and secure feedback mechanisms and incorporate them into decision-making processes aimed at improving well-being.

Objective 6.4. To enhance the effectiveness of the academic advising system in supporting students' academic, social, and personal development.

Objective 6.5. To strengthen academic, social, and psychosocial support mechanisms addressing the well-being needs of students and staff.

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Mission and Objectives