During a protocol visit to the University Clinical Center Tuzla, Mr. Ibrahim Doktas, director of Medipol Global Healthcare Group, accompanied by his colleagues, met with Prof. Dr. Šekib Umihanić, director of University Clinical Center Tuzla. The meeting was attended by esteemed guests including Dr. Dušanka Bećirović, minister of health in the Government of TK; Mr. Denis Husić, director of the Institute of Health Insurance and Reinsurance TK; Assoc Prof. Igor Hudić, assistant director for medical affairs; Prof. Dr. Ervin Alibegović, assistant director for teaching and scientific research; and Armin Hurić, MA Iur., head of the Sector for organization and quality improvement.
Director Umihanić expressed his satisfaction with the keen interest shown in the Clinical Center Tuzla and proceeded to provide an overview of its organizational structure, capabilities, and key ongoing projects to the attendees.
The director of Medipol Global Healthcare Group, Mr. Ibrahim Doktas, conveyed his keen interest in establishing cooperation with the University Clinical Center Tuzla, particularly in the domain of professional education and scientific research. During the discussion, Mr. Doktas presented an overview of his institution, highlighting its status as a university hospital comprising five main complexes dedicated to general surgery, cardiovascular surgery, oncology, and dentistry. This comprehensive facility boasts 810 beds and 127 intensive care units, complemented by 260 outpatient rooms and 25 operating theaters across 58 departments. Mr. Doktas emphasized that, with its extensive capacity, Medipol Global stands as the largest private university hospital in Turkiye.
Medipol University Hospital collaborates on a multitude of projects with the Research Center for Regenerative and Restorative Medicine (REMER) situated at Medipol University Campus Kavacık. These projects span across diverse fields including molecular biology, genetics, pharmaceuticals, cancer research, stem cells, and neurological studies. They are undertaken by a team of accomplished scientists boasting extensive international experience.
Prof. Dr. Šekib Umihanić, director of the University Clinical Center Tuzla, expressed gratitude for the visit and expressed his hope for a mutually beneficial collaboration. He emphasized that such cooperation would provide doctors from the University Clinical Center Tuzla with opportunities for professional training across various healthcare specialties and engagement in scientific research endeavors within the Medipol Global group.
