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Öykü Altun

Medical Student
Istanbul,34

Summary

Ambitious medical student with a proven commitment to academic growth, continuous learning, and practical clinical competence. Combining early laboratory experience with a strong motivation for medical innovation, I am highly eager to pursue diverse international internships to apply my academic foundation in both fast-paced clinical environments and dynamic research settings.

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Work History

Laboratory Observer

Marmara University School of Medicine - Department of Anatomy
2025 - 2026

During my second year, gained hands‐on experience with suturing, drug administration (SC/ID/IM), and neuroanatomic dissection, while observing stereotactic procedures under faculty guidance.

Laboratory Observer

Marmara University School of Medicine ‐ Department of Biophysics
2024 - 2025

In my first year at Marmara University, during my observation in the Biophysics Laboratory, I gained hands-on insight into advanced techniques such as Cell Culture, Primary Cell Isolation, and Patch-Clamp recordings, enhancing my understanding of cellular electrophysiology and laboratory procedures under faculty guidance.

Laboratory Observer

Marmara University School of Medicine ‐ Department of Pharmacology
2024 - 2025

During my preclinical laboratory experience, I had the opportunity to observe advanced experimental techniques in the laboratory, including Immunohistochemistry (IHC) for protein expression analysis, Stereotaxic Surgery and Microinjection for precise drug delivery and Behavioral Testing to assess neurological and pharmacological effects in animal models. I also partially participated in certain experimental procedures, which allowed me to gain hands‐on experience with laboratory protocols, data recording and analytical techniques under faculty supervision.

Education

M.D. - Medicine

Marmara University School of Medicine
Istanbul, Turkey
2030

High School Diploma -

Tekirdağ Ebru Nayim Science High School
Tekirdağ, Turkey
2022

Skills

    Laboratory techniques

    Laboratory Reporting

    Data Analysis

    Project Management Tools

    Problem Solving

    Adaptability

    Teamwork and Collaboration

    Strong Communication

    Academic Writing & Referencing

Administrative Experience

Student Assistant Bahçeşehir University – Student Affairs Office | 2022

  • Managed frontline student services and administrative inquiries, delivering high-quality operational support to a diverse university population.
  • Assisted in the processing, organization, and digitization of official academic records, maintaining strict confidentiality and attention to detail.
  • Utilized strong interpersonal and communication skills to facilitate effective coordination between students, faculty and administrative departments.

Certification

Animal Experiments Ethic Committee Training Certificate Program Towards the Use of Experimental Animals for Researchers

Affiliations

  • Turkish Medical Students' International Committee (TurkMSIC)
    National Member Organization of the International Federation of Medical Students' Associations (IFMSA)
    Vice President & Treasurer – Marmara University Local Committee (2024 – 2025)
    Local Officer on Sexual & Reproductive Health and Rights including HIV/AIDS (SCORA) – Marmara University Chapter (2023 – 2024)
  • Aesthetic Congress Organizing Committee
    Congress Organizer & Coordinator
    (2023 – 2024)

Sports & Athletics

  • Licensed Equestrian Athlete (2020 – Present)
    Active license issued by the Turkish Equestrian Federation.
  • Licensed Karate Athlete (2010 – 2014)
    Athlete license with comprehensive training in martial arts.

Timeline

Telc C1 Hochschule – German Academic Language Certificate

05-2026

Animal Experiments Ethic Committee Training Certificate Program Towards the Use of Experimental Animals for Researchers

12-2024

Laboratory Observer

Marmara University School of Medicine - Department of Anatomy
2025 - 2026

Laboratory Observer

Marmara University School of Medicine ‐ Department of Biophysics
2024 - 2025

Laboratory Observer

Marmara University School of Medicine ‐ Department of Pharmacology
2024 - 2025

M.D. - Medicine

Marmara University School of Medicine

High School Diploma -

Tekirdağ Ebru Nayim Science High School
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