Medipol University

The Master’s Program in Sleep Research is an interdisciplinary program designed to provide fundamental scientific knowledge in the fields of dreams, sleep, and hypnosis, and to equip students with the skills required to plan and conduct scientific research in these areas.

Sleep studies primarily address topics such as the processes affecting sleep and wakefulness; the relationship between circadian rhythms and behavior; the interaction between neuroendocrinology and sleep; the relationship between immunology and sleep; the association between healthy aging and sleep; the effects and differences of daytime and nighttime sleep; the relationship between neurodegenerative diseases and sleep; and the connections between metabolism, cognition, and sleep processes. In addition, subjects such as sleep–emotion and sleep–memory relationships, as well as the effects of caffeine on sleep, are examined. Dream studies investigate the content of dreams, their impact on individuals’ social lives, and the neural correlates of specific types of dreams. Research in hypnosis focuses on the behavioral, cognitive, and neural correlates of hypnosis, the modeling of hypnotic dreams and confabulation, and the relationship between hypnosis and analytical and critical thinking.

Throughout the program, students are expected to participate in experimental studies conducted at RUHMER (Dream, Sleep, and Hypnosis Research Center) involving both healthy individuals and clinical populations. Within this framework, various experimental paradigms are employed, including polysomnography (PSG), electroencephalography (EEG), and neuropsychometric measurements. In addition, advanced neuroimaging techniques such as functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) and functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) are utilized.

The aim of the Sleep Research Master’s Program is to educate scientists who are well-versed in the literature on dreams, sleep, and hypnosis and who are capable of designing and conducting responsible, creative, and scientifically sound research that contributes to humanity.

Sağlık sektörü, bir toplumun sağlık statüsünü olduğu kadar sosyal iyilik halini ve refah düzeyini de etkilemesi sebebiyle ülkelerin önemli sektörleri arasında yer almaktadır.

Türkiye sağlık sektörü evrensel misyonu olan ülke insanının sağlık statüsünde koruma, iyileşme ve gelişme sağlamanın yanı sıra, çağdaş bir ülke olmanın gereği olarak, insanını sağlık harcamalarının yaratacağı finansal yüke karşı koruyabilmeyi ve sektörden beklentilerine cevap verebilmeyi de hedeflemektedir. Bu hedefler doğrultusunda, sektörde özellikle sağlık hizmeti sunumu ve finansmanı açısından birçok önemli değişiklik yaşanmaktadır.

Bu değişiklikler neticesinde Türkiye'de artık sadece sağlık sektöründe yaşanılan mevcut sorunlara çözüm önerileri geliştirecek yöneticilere değil, aynı zamanda sektörün geleceğini şekillendirecek liderlere de ihtiyaç duyulmaktadır. Dolayısıyla, sağlık yöneticiliği kariyer planlamasında gelecek vadeden meslekler arasında yer almıştır.

İstanbul Medipol Üniversitesi Sağlık Yönetimi tezli ve tezsiz yüksek lisans programları, sektörde duyulan profesyonel sağlık yöneticisi ihtiyacının karşılamasına katkıda bulunabilecek özellikleri ile 2012-2013 Eğitim ve Öğretim yılı Güz yarıyılında açılmıştır.

Ülkemizin sağlık turizmi açısından yükselen bir pazar olması ile ortaya çıkan ihtiyaçlar neticesinde, Sağlık Yönetimi tezli ve tezsiz yüksek lisans İngilizce programları 2019-2020 Eğitim ve Öğretim yılında açılmış olup; yüksek lisans eğitimi Türkçe ve İngilizce olarak tezli ve tezsiz olmak üzere dört ayrı program halinde yürütülmektedir.

Sağlık Yönetimi Anabilim Dalı

Sağlık sektörü, bir toplumun sağlık statüsünü olduğu kadar sosyal iyilik halini ve refah düzeyini de etkilemesi sebebiyle ülkelerin önemli sektörleri arasında yer almaktadır.

Türkiye sağlık sektörü evrensel misyonu olan ülke insanının sağlık statüsünde koruma, iyileşme ve gelişme sağlamanın yanısıra, çağdaş bir ülke olmanın gereği olarak, insanını sağlık harcamalarının yaratacağı finansal yüke karşı koruyabilmeyi ve sektörden beklentilerine cevap verebilmeyi de hedeflemektedir. Bu hedefler doğrultusunda, sektörde özellikle sağlık hizmeti sunumu ve finansmanı açısından birçok önemli değişiklik yaşanmaktadır.

Bu değişiklikler neticesinde Türkiye'de artık sadece sağlık sektöründe yaşanılan mevcut sorunlara çözüm önerileri geliştirecek yöneticilere değil, aynı zamanda sektörün geleceğini şekillendirecek liderlere de ihtiyaç duyulmaktadır. Dolayısıyla, sağlık yöneticiliği kariyer planlamasında gelecek vadeden meslekler arasında yer almıştır.

İstanbul Medipol Üniversitesi sağlık yönetimi tezli ve tezsiz yüksek lisans programları, sektörde duyulan profesyonel sağlık yöneticisi ihtiyacının karşılamasına katkıda bulunabilecek özellikleri ile 2012-2013 Eğitim ve Öğretim yılı Güz yarıyılında açılmıştır.

Sağlık Yönetimi Anabilim Dalı

Our Master of Science Program in Health Informatics with Thesis focuses on the concept of health informatics, which aims to improve the quality of patient care through the creation, processing, formatting, analysis, and sharing of information and data, as well as the implementation of the insights gained from these processes. Achieving this goal requires interdisciplinary and integrative approaches. Considering this requirement, training all healthcare and administrative personnel working in Türkiye's healthcare institutions in the field of Health Informatics emerges as a crucial need. Indeed, the primary activity that AMIA (American Medical Informatics Association)—which was founded in 1990 and has greatly contributed to the dissemination of health/medical informatics concepts—focused on after its establishment was providing education to healthcare professionals. The need to train individuals working in the healthcare field in health informatics and to ensure their participation in research has also been recognized in our country. Consequently, with the purpose of providing postgraduate education in the field of health informatics, this program aims to increase the knowledge level of healthcare and administrative staff working in hospitals, especially in our universities and medical centers; to contribute to the literature through master's theses and scientific research; and ultimately, to assist healthcare institutions in increasing their quality and efficiency by making information and evidence-based decisions.

Occupational Therapy is a person-centered healthcare profession that promotes health and well-being through meaningful and purposeful activities. By adapting individuals and their environments, occupational therapy aims to enable people to perform activities of daily living as independently, efficiently, and safely as possible while conserving energy.

The Master's Program in Occupational Therapy is designed to advance the knowledge required to improve the quality of life of individuals whose activities of daily living have been, or may become, restricted due to impairments in body structures and functions resulting from diseases, injuries, accidents, or developmental disorders. Through innovative strategies and research projects, the program focuses on restoring or enhancing the cognitive, social, and physical abilities that individuals have lost or are at risk of losing, thereby promoting their participation in meaningful daily life activities.

The guiding principle of the Master's Program in Occupational Therapy is to educate specialist occupational therapists who have the opportunity to work directly with individuals requiring occupational therapy services and who possess the knowledge and awareness necessary to assess and address occupational therapy-related problems. Graduates are expected to apply their knowledge and professional experience throughout their careers in accordance with ethical principles, adopt a research-oriented and solution-focused approach, demonstrate strong communication skills, develop innovative ideas, and closely follow scientific advances in the field. Furthermore, the program aims to cultivate the next generation of researchers to address the growing need for academic expertise in occupational therapy.

The Master's Program in Occupational Therapy includes courses covering Occupational Therapy Science, Pediatric Occupational Therapy, Geriatric Occupational Therapy, Upper and Lower Extremity Rehabilitation and Analysis, Clinical Assessment and Analysis, Cognitive Occupational Therapy, and Technology-Assisted Rehabilitation.

Head of the Department
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Devrim Tarakcı

Mission
The mission of the Istanbul Medipol University New Media and Communication Undergraduate Program is to provide a practice-oriented education focused on content production within the framework of new communication technologies and ethical values. We aim to cultivate "New Generation Communicators" who are grounded in a solid theoretical foundation, proficient in emerging technologies, global in their thinking, and committed to their cultural values, while effectively evaluating the requirements and opportunities of the information age in line with sectoral demands.

Vision
Our vision is to raise creative, qualified new media professionals and academics who can serve in every field of the media sector. In this Information Age, we strive to empower individuals who uphold democratic values and freedom of thought, utilize communication technologies effectively, implement the evolving dynamics of new media, and remain dedicated to ethical principles.

Mission
The Department of Journalism provides students with a solid foundation in journalism, enabling them to develop critical thinking skills, understand ethical responsibilities, and acquire effective communication skills in the field of media. Our mission is to meet the information needs of society, strengthen democratic values, and prepare our students for universal journalism standards.

Vision
The Department of Journalism aims to equip students with a journalism education that provides a competitive advantage on a global scale. Our vision is to ensure that our students possess not only news reporting skills but also the digital competencies required to keep pace with the evolution of media. Our students graduate as innovative and independent journalists who contribute to their communities and adhere to ethical values.