History

Education

2023-Present, Medical Education PhD, Acibadem University Institute of Health Sciences, Istanbul, Turkey

2003-2008, Emergency Medicine Residency, Marmara University School of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey

1995-2001, Doctor of Medicine MD (English), Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey

Academical Appointments

2019-Present, Professor, Marmara Univ. Dep. of Emergency Medicine

2013-2019, Associate Professor, Marmara Univ. Dep. of Emergency Medicine

2014-2015, Visiting Professor, Near East University, Northern Cyprus

2012-2013, Assistant Professor, Marmara Univ. Dep. of Emergency Medicine

Work History

2012-Present, Faculty Member, Marmara University School of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey

2012, Emergency Medicine Specialist, Zonguldak Ataturk State Hospital, Zonguldak, Turkey

2010-2012, Emergency Medicine Specialist, Educational Director, Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Education and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey

2008-2010, Medical Manager, Pfizer Inc., Turkey, : Oncology: Campto, Campto XL, Aromasin, Sutent; Urology: Cardura XL; Rheumatology: Enbrel

Appointments

2017-Present, Research Support Unit Member, Dean’s Office, Marmara University School of Medicine

2016-2018, Education and R&D Director, Marmara University Pendik Education and Research Hospital

2015, R&D Director, Marmara University Pendik Education and Research Hospital

2013-2019, Clerkship Program Director, 5th Year Surgical Sciences Clerkship, Emergency Medicine Branch

2013-2019, Clerkship Program Director, 6th Year Emergency Medicine Clerkship

Positions at Scientific Organizations

International Federation of Emergency Medicine (IFEM)

  • Research Committee, Senior Member 2023-2025, Executive Member, 2020-2023
  • Education and Curriculum Development Committee, Voting Member 2023-2025, Executive Member, 2020-2023
  • Informatics Special Interest Group, Member, 2018-2020
  • Overcrowding Task Force, Member, 2019-2021

European Society for Emergency Medicine (EuSEM)

  • Prehospital Care Committee, Member, 2022-Present
  • Education Committee, Member, 2022-Present
  • Research Committee, Member, 2013-2014
  • Technology and Process of Care Section, Member, 2013-2014
  • Stroke and Thrombolysis Section, Member, 2013-2014

Emergency Medicine Association of Turkey (EMAT)

  • Trauma Section, President 2023-Present
  • Executive Board Member, 15th Board 2021-2023, 14th Board 2019-2021; 11th Board 2011-2013
  • Post-Graduate Education Committee, Director 2019-2021
  • Media and Publications Committee, Director 2011-2013
  • Academy of Emergency Medicine, Director 2018-2020; Instructor 2012-Present
  • International Committee, Member, 2011-Present
  • Resident Section, Delegate (2008)

Other Organisations

American College of Emergency Medicine (ACEP), Member (2012-Present)

Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) (2004-2010).

  • Turkish Medical Race Control and Security Office, Formula1 Official International Race Doctor. (2004-2010).

GREAT Network, Member (2014-2016)

Turkish Federation of Motorsports (TOSFED)

  • International Medical Race Control and Security Commission, Member, 2006-2008
  • International Races Medical Security Team, Race Doctor, 2005-2010

Editorial Board Memberships

Turkish Journal of Emergency Medicine 

  • Editorial Board Member, 2012-Present
  • Statistics Editor, 2020-2023
  • Editor-in-chief, 2017-2020
  • Technical and Methodological Editor, 2014-2017
  • Associate Editor, 2011-2014
  • Peer Reviewer, 2005-Present

Other Journals and Blogs

BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine, Editorial Board Member (2017-2023)

COCHRANE Collaboration, Member (2014-Present)

  • PEARL Language Editor,
  • Prehospital and Emergency Care Field, (2014 – Present)

Journal of Emergency Practice and Trauma, Editorial Board Member (2014-Present)

Urgentia Journal, Editorial Board Member (2014-Present)

Peer-Reviewer

Journal of Trauma, Injury, Annals of Emergency Medicine, American Journal of Emergency Medicine, BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine, Hong Kong Journal of Emergency Medicine, Marmara Medical Journal, McMaster University Accessss MORE Colloquium

Relevant Certifications

  • Teaching in Emergency Medicine and Faculty Development Program. 10-18 November 2012. University of Maryland, Department of Emergency Medicine, Baltimore, ABD.
  • Emergency Ultrasound Workshops 1 ve 2. 2nd Eurasian Congress on Emergency Medicine. 28-31 Ekim 2010. Antalya.
  • Marketing Leadership Development Program Train the trainee. Trainer: Merih Tangun (12–13.02.09)
  • Understanding Clinical Trials – Trainer: Gokhan Duman & Pelin Taplamacioglu (28.01.09)
  • Business Writing Skills – Trainer: James Sherriff (05–06.02.09)
  • Developing Influence & Impact – Trainer: Mark Thomas & Nick Kelly (13–15.04.09)
  • Customer Experience Management – Trainer: Burak Eşkinat (25–26.05.09)
  • Critical Thinking – Trainer: Fazıl Oral (12–13.10.09)
  • Investigator Training Program: Facilitating Global Excellence in Clinical Trials – 18-19 April 2009. Ankara Onkoloji Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, Ankara.
  • Pennsylvania State University Emergency Trauma Care Course. 26-29 Mart 2005. İzmir.
  • International Circuit Race Medical Assistance Certification. 12-14 April 2005. İstanbul.