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Zonguldak
Summary
Specialist in bronchoscopy and EBUS techniques for lung cancer diagnosis and treatment, emphasizing early detection and nodule management. Published over 80 peer-reviewed articles, with 50+ in prestigious international journals, and delivered 165+ presentations at global conferences. Holds 1593 citations and a Google Scholar h-index of 23.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Professor of Pulmonary Medicine
Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit University
Zonguldak
01.2001 - Current
- Chief, Department of Pulmonary Medicine
- Established and led department of Pulmonary Medicine, shaping its vision and direction
- Contributed as faculty member at Faculty of Medicine, engaging in curriculum development and student mentorship
Clinical Observer
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, OH
05.2012 - 06.2012
- Worked with Dr Tom Gildea at the Interventional Bronchoscopy unit
Short Term Training Fellow
Heidelberg University Thoraxklinik
Heidelberg
08.2009 - 09.2009
- Worked with Prof Felix Herth and Prof Heinrich Becker
Visiting Scholar
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
01.2007 - 04.2007
- Worked with Prof. Daniel Sterman in the Interventional Pulmonology unit
- Participated in faculty meetings, contributing to policy development and strategic planning for the department.
- Mentored students to support achievement of target grades.
Short Term Training Fellow
Heidelberg University Thoraxklinik
Heidelberg
07.2002 - 09.2002
- Worked with Prof Heinrich Becker
Visiting Researcher
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Conducted research in the Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
- Collaborated with Prof. Steve Albelda on thoracic oncology projects to advance understanding of cancer mechanisms
Education
MD - Medicine
Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
Ankara, Turkiye07-1990
Cleveland Clinic
USA01-2012
Heidelberg University Thoraxklinik
Germany01-2002
University of Pennsylvania
USA01-2000
Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis specialty training
Istanbul Süreyyapaşa Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training Hospital
Turkiye01-1996
Skills
- Academic mentoring and counselling
- Syllabus and curriculum development
- Patient interaction and care
- Research collaboration and leadership
- Clinical leadership in thoracic oncology
- Interventional procedures expertise
- Evidence-based practice application
- Public speaking and presentation skills
- Programme evaluation techniques
- Course preparation and lecturing proficiency
- Thesis supervision and guidance
- Mentoring junior staff members
- University administration and governance
- Critical analysis and evaluation
Languages
Turkish
English
German
Italian
Affiliations
- Turkish Thoracic Society, 1992
- Turkish Lung Cancer Society (Early Lung Cancer Group)
- International societies (ATS, CHEST, ERS, EABIP, IASLC), Global Governor, 2016-2022
Publications
80+ articles in peer-reviewed journals (50+ international), 165+ papers at congresses (65+ international), 1577 citations (Google Scholar H Index 23)
Custom Section
- TEV Dr. Orhan Birman Medical Scholarship, 1999-2000
- ERS Short Term Training Fellowship, 2002-01-01
- Turkish Research Council Overseas Postdoctoral Research Scholarship, 2007-01-01
- ERS Short Term Training Fellowship, 2009-01-01
- Turkish Higher Education Council Scholarship, 2012-01-01
Timeline
Clinical Observer
Cleveland Clinic
05.2012 - 06.2012
Short Term Training Fellow
Heidelberg University Thoraxklinik
08.2009 - 09.2009
Visiting Scholar
University of Pennsylvania
01.2007 - 04.2007
Short Term Training Fellow
Heidelberg University Thoraxklinik
07.2002 - 09.2002
Professor of Pulmonary Medicine
Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit University
01.2001 - Current
Visiting Researcher
University of Pennsylvania
01.1999 - 01.2000
MD - Medicine
Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
Cleveland Clinic
Heidelberg University Thoraxklinik
University of Pennsylvania
Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis specialty training
Istanbul Süreyyapaşa Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training Hospital