Aybüke YILMAZ
Resident Doctor In Psychiatry
İstanbul
Summary
Patient-focused physician specializing in Psychiatry, providing high quality, personal levels of healthcare to patients in inpatient-outpatient clinical environments. Knowledgeable about research areas and study procedures. Enthusiastic about setting up and carrying out wide array of studies. Offering strong foundation in research methodologies and passion for scientific discovery. Ready to use and develop analytical and technical skills in research intern role. Diligent, industrious and efficient in handling minute details with methodical approaches to gain insights into psychiatry, psychology, neuroscience, cognitive science fields.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Resident Doctor
Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar City Hospital
08.2024 - Current
- I work in a 20-bed inpatient clinic, responsible for following up and treating 5 to 6 patients at a time. I manage pharmacotherapy with an attending physician, conduct electroconvulsive therapy (three times a week for 3 to 4 patients), and perform psychotherapeutic interventions.
- I present articles on studies in not only psychiatry but also in fields such as neuroscience, cognitive science, psychology, neurobiology at weekly meetings with supervisors.
- Present cases at grand rounds, fostering peer learning and promoting collaborative problem-solving among colleagues.
- Currently partaking in a study aiming to measure cognitive decline in patients with schizophrenia, contributing to advancements in medical knowledge and evidence-based practice.
Physician
Istanbul Provincial Directorate of Health
09.2022 - 08.2024
- Worked as the Emergency Medical Service Station Supervisor.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures for maintaining standards of care.
- Enhanced teamwork within the emergency medical services department by mentoring new paramedics and providing constructive feedback on their performance.
- Assessed, diagnosed and treated emergency medical conditions in the field and ensured safe transfer of patients according to their needs.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Medicine
Marmara University
Istanbul, Turkey 08.2016 - 07.2022
Skills
Medical diagnosis
Knowledge of psychopharmacological treatments
Inpatient care
Medical research
Data collection and organization
Scientific writing
Conducting effective presentations
Accomplishments
- Invited to the 10th Psychiatry Summit & 17th Anxiety Congress in Antalya, Türkiye, from April 10–13, 2025, to present a case on “Late Onset Bipolar Disorder.”
- Completed the ''13th First Step in the Profession Program'' organized by the Turkish Psychiatric Association.
- Currently partaking in a study aiming to measure cognitive decline in patients with schizophrenia.
Test Scores
LYS (National University Entrance Test): Quantitative:506.35/530, Date: June 2016, Ranked 2848 among 2.5 million students.
YDS (National Foreign Language Test): Quantitative:98.75/100, Date: April 2022.
Timeline
Resident Doctor
Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar City Hospital
08.2024 - Current
Physician
Istanbul Provincial Directorate of Health
09.2022 - 08.2024
Bachelor's Degree - Medicine
Marmara University
08.2016 - 07.2022