Vision and Mission

New physicians throwing their caps in the air at the Mersin University Faculty of Medicine 2025-2026 graduation ceremony

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Vision	Mission
To be a qualified faculty of medicine that embraces modernity and continuous renewal as guiding principles, in which ethical values are internalised and quality awareness is firmly established, and which is recognised and preferred nationally and internationally.	On the basis of legislation and ethical values, to continuously improve our standards in education and training, research and development, and healthcare; to look after the well-being of our students and staff; to strengthen interprofessional interaction and collaboration; and to provide high-quality service in a transparent and reliable way that is responsive to the needs of society, in line with the principles of social responsibility, social trustworthiness and social accountability.

Vision

Mission

To be a qualified faculty of medicine that embraces modernity and continuous renewal as guiding principles, in which ethical values are internalised and quality awareness is firmly established, and which is recognised and preferred nationally and internationally.

On the basis of legislation and ethical values, to continuously improve our standards in education and training, research and development, and healthcare; to look after the well-being of our students and staff; to strengthen interprofessional interaction and collaboration; and to provide high-quality service in a transparent and reliable way that is responsive to the needs of society, in line with the principles of social responsibility, social trustworthiness and social accountability.

Values and Principles

01 · Commitment to ethical values

02 · Scientific approach and critical thinking

03 · Well-being and healthy living

04 · Interprofessional interaction and collaboration

05 · Quality assurance and continuous improvement

06 · Social responsibility and responsiveness

07 · Justice, equality and inclusiveness

08 · Transparency and accountability

09 · Innovation and openness to development

10 · Openness to national and international development

Institutional Aim

The fundamental aim of Mersin University Faculty of Medicine is to provide a contemporary education and research environment based on ethical values, transparency, accountability and continuous improvement, in order to train physicians who have the knowledge, skills and attitudes to meet the health needs of individuals and society; who are committed to professional and ethical values; who have acquired scientific thinking and research competence; who embrace the principles of evidence-based medicine; who can provide effective healthcare ranging from preventive health services to the early diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and rehabilitation of diseases; who embrace lifelong learning and continuing professional development; who are open to interprofessional collaboration; who look after the well-being of their stakeholders; and who are aware of their responsibility towards the environment and society.

1 · Education Aim

To train physicians who have the basic and clinical medical knowledge, professional skills and appropriate attitudes to meet the health needs of individuals and society; who respect patient rights and the principles of medical ethics; who have well-developed skills in effective communication and interprofessional collaboration; who can make evidence-based decisions; who give priority to preventive health services; and who embrace lifelong learning.

2 · Research Aim

To develop a culture of scientific thinking, research and inquiry so that students gain competence in research methods, scientific ethics, evidence-based medicine and critical appraisal, and to contribute to scientific output and to advances in health at national and international level through high-quality scientific research conducted in line with ethical principles.

3 · Healthcare and Contribution to Society Aim

By integrating education and healthcare processes, to adopt an approach to service that safeguards the rights, safety and satisfaction of patients and their relatives; supports effective communication and interprofessional collaboration among healthcare workers; is responsive to the health needs of society; and aims to improve the quality of healthcare in line with national and international quality standards and evidence-based practice, to protect and improve public health, and to continuously improve service processes through stakeholder feedback and quality indicators.