This course aims to enable school of medicine students to develop effective and appropriate patient-centered consultation, learn ethical principles, develop professionalism and physical examination skills that are necessary for good clinical practice with learning sessions in small groups and short role-plays with both the instructor/s and their peers. The course covers training on clinical skills in the skils laboratory located at the main campus and the Koc University Hospital.

The aims of this course are to introduce the cultural and social issues which are significant in the making of modern Türkiye. The course will cover the period from the early nineteenth century with specific emphasis on the cultural and social transformations in major moments and turning points. To give an overview of the history of Türkiye, the first weeks of the lecture will cover the leading issues in the history of the Ottoman Empire and Turkish Republic. Then, the course will proceed with selected topics that are important in understanding the Turkish society.

This course aims to provide knowledge about the forensic medical procedure, autopsy, death, wounds, child abuse, sexual assault, domestic violence, physicians’ legal responsibilities, medical malpractice. By the end of this clerkship, the students will be able to: Define forensic medicine and procedure, Diagnose forensic cases, Know forensic traumatological concepts and prepare an appropriate forensic report, Define autopsy procedure and types of autopsy, Define types of death and symptoms, Define forensic psychiatric principles, Define domestic violence, types and consequences, Define child abuse, types and consequences, define medical malpractice, define asphyxia and different types of asphyxia.

This course aims to provide knowledge about the forensic medical procedure, autopsy, death, wounds, child abuse, sexual assault, domestic violence, physicians’ legal responsibilities, medical malpractice. By the end of this clerkship, the students will be able to: Define forensic medicine and procedure, Diagnose forensic cases, Know forensic traumatological concepts and prepare an appropriate forensic report, Define autopsy procedure and types of autopsy, Define types of death and symptoms, Define forensic psychiatric principles, Define domestic violence, types and consequences, Define child abuse, types and consequences, define medical malpractice, define asphyxia and different types of asphyxia.

An introduction of beginners to the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing and to the French culture in order to develop basic communication in the target language. Common European Framework of Reference for Language: first half of level A1.

An introduction of beginners to the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing and to the French culture in order to develop basic communication in the target language. Common European Framework of Reference for Language: first half of level A1.

Continuation of FREN 201, designed to develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills and to deepen cultural awareness for successful interaction in routine situations. Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: second half of level A1.

Continuation of FREN 202, with emphasis on the progressive development of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Enables students to carry out communicative tasks related to matters regularly encountered. Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: first half of level A2.

Continuation from FREN 301, designed to strengthen language skills in the target language to enable interaction and execution of real-life tasks with a degree of accuracy and fluency without heavily compromising communication. Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: second half of level A2 and first half of level B1.

Strengthens the skills of intermediate/upper intermediate students to enable successful interaction with native speakers in situations likely to arise while travelling in areas where the language is spoken. Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: levels B1/B2.

An introduction of beginners to the four language skills listening, speaking, reading and writing, as well as to the German culture. Enables learners to ask and answer simple questions on very familiar topics; to initiate and to respond to simple statements in areas of immediate need. Complies with the first half of level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

An introduction of beginners to the four language skills listening, speaking, reading and writing, as well as to the German culture. Enables learners to ask and answer simple questions on very familiar topics; to initiate and to respond to simple statements in areas of immediate need. Complies with the first half of level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

An introduction of beginners to the four language skills listening, speaking, reading and writing, as well as to the German culture. Enables learners to ask and answer simple questions on very familiar topics; to initiate and to respond to simple statements in areas of immediate need. Complies with the first half of level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Targets learners with little previous knowledge of German; designed to develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills; deepens cultural awareness; enables learners to interact in a simple way in routine situations. Complies with the second half of level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Targets learners with little previous knowledge of German; designed to develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills; deepens cultural awareness; enables learners to interact in a simple way in routine situations. Complies with the second half of level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

For advanced beginners who have completed GERM 202 and/or who have a sound knowledge of German at A1 level; emphasizes the development of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills; enables learners to communicate in routine tasks on matters regularly encountered in everyday life. Complies with the first half of level A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

For advanced beginners who have completed GERM 202 and/or who have a sound knowledge of German at A1 level; emphasizes the development of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills; enables learners to communicate in routine tasks on matters regularly encountered in everyday life. Complies with the first half of level A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Targets advanced intermediate learners who have completed GERM 401 and/or students from German language secondary schools who want to refresh their knowledge of German; designed to strengthen the four language skills; enables learners to interact successfully in all kinds of situations encountered in everyday life; enables them to express thoughts on more abstract and cultural topics. Complies with the second half of level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Multidisciplinary approach to the diagnosis of gastrointestinal diseases: Mechanisms of diseases, pathologic findings, clinical presentations, laboratory tests, diagnostic imaging and treatment. Topics include, esophageal diseases, gastritis, peptic ulcer, malabsorption, infectious enterocolitis, inflammatory bowel disease, tumors of the esophagus, stomach, small intestine and colon, jaundice, viral hepatitis, steatohepatitis, metabolic liver diseases, diseases of gall bladder and biliary tract, tumors of liver and biliary tract, pancreatitis and tumors of pancreas.

The course will cover common methods of study designs in health sciences with a particular focus on the divergence between quantitative and qualitative approaches. The course will introduce the participants to various concepts from research question to data collection and important analysis types in the global health context. Besides basic concepts of epidemiology, rate, ratio and criteria, data analysis, and research design, qualitative inquiry and data analysis will be covered.

The field of health care is constantly evolving, impacted by innovation in science and technology, regulated by state, government and corporate entities, and growing in demand. The ultimate goal of the administration of health care is to provide efficient and effective value-added products and services to patients and stakeholders, centered on cost, access, and quality of care. This course introduces students to the knowledge and skills required to strategically manage the rapidly changing internal and external environment of healthcare organizations. Through readings, lectures, class discussions and case reviews, the course is designed to provide students with a foundation in contemporary health care organizational structures and management practices. Students will explore problems and decisions facing health care executives in areas such as clinical quality, organizational effectiveness, efficiency, growth, stakeholder conflicts, provider incentives, margin versus mission tradeoffs, human resources, strategic planning and the like, all in a highly complex political environment.

The course aims to increase the ability to critically appraise a research article. Also, it aims to familiarize the participants with study designs, data presentation, data analysis and reporting of research findings through discussions on peer reviewed articles.

Introduction to system dynamics and systems thinking for Graduate level students with an interest in healthcare problems; integrates theory and applications to support strategic decision making. Covering current topics in health policy and management, mapping tools in for system dynamics, crisis/ pandemic management, case studies, sustainability and management flight simulators. Guest presenters both from industry/ academia will be invited to give short presentations.

Aim: Obtaining knowledge about the concepts of mental health, mental disorder and global mental health. Learning impacts of mental disorders and adverse effects of stigma and discrimination on mental health. Fundamental terms, research and practical applications on global mental health. The brief history of global mental health, mental disorders and health, determinants of mental health, crosscultural mental health and its applications, inequalities in enhancing mental health, stigmatization, and enhancing and prevention studies in global mental health.