The “Becoming an Academic in Medicine at İstinye” conference, organized by the Faculty of Medicine at İstinye University, was held with the active participation of healthcare professionals from 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 the opening speech, Muharrem Usta, Chairman of the Board of Trustees at İstinye University, emphasized that academia is not just an individual career but a critical mission that shapes societal development. Usta highlighted the importance of academic productivity:
“Science and academia not only generate knowledge but also determine the fate of societies. Our academicians are the key to creating transformation in the healthcare field, and we are determined to support this transformation.”
“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 life philosophy, stating, “Being a good scientist and physician is a way of life.” Kılıç also addressed the fundamental nature of science:
“Just as the human brain creates thoughts, life, with a similar mathematical structure, builds our reality. As the Faculty of Medicine, we are here to bring the infinite possibilities of life into reality by contributing to science and humanity.”
The Dynamics and Opportunities of an Academic Career
During the conference, valuable topics were discussed in line with İstinye University’s innovative and future-oriented vision, including the paths to follow in an academic career, research processes, and the global impact of scientists. Academicians, healthcare professionals, and young scientists gained important insights that will shape their academic journeys through knowledge and experience sharing.
İstinye University’s Faculty of Medicine continues to organize events that promote knowledge production, with the mission of training scientists who will guide the academic world. Academicians who advance in the light of science and contribute to the healthcare field with research and innovations are building a strong future for society.
