The "Becoming an Academician in Medicine at İstinye" conference, organized by İstinye University Faculty of Medicine, was held with strong participation from healthcare professionals of Liv Hospital and MLP CARE, as well as İstinye University academicians. The conference provided comprehensive evaluations on the requirements of an academic career, the future of science, and the sustainability of academic identity.
The Future of Science is Shaped by Academicians
In his opening speech at the conference, Muharrem Usta, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of İstinye University, emphasized that being an academician is not just an individual career but also carries a critical mission that shapes societal development. Usta stated, "Science and academia not only produce knowledge but also determine the fate of societies. Our academicians are the key to transforming the healthcare field, and we are determined to support this transformation," highlighting the importance of academic productivity.
"We are here to contribute to science and humanity"
Prof. Dr. Türker Kılıç, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, described an academic career as a philosophy of life, saying, "Being a good scientist and physician is a way of life." Kılıç also touched upon the fundamental nature of science, stating, "Just as the human brain generates thoughts, in a similar way, life constructs our reality with a kind of mathematics. As the Faculty of Medicine, we are here to bring the infinite possibilities of life into reality by contributing to science and humanity."
Dynamics and Opportunities of an Academic Career
At the conference, in line with the innovative and forward-thinking vision of İstinye University, valuable topics such as the paths to follow in an academic career, research processes, and the global impact of scientists were discussed. Academicians, healthcare professionals, and young scientists gained valuable insights through the exchange of knowledge and experiences, which will help shape their academic journeys.
İstinye University Faculty of Medicine continues to organize events that encourage knowledge production, with the mission of training scientists who will guide the academic world. Academicians, advancing in the light of science and contributing to the healthcare field through research and innovation, are building a strong future for society.
