Elderly Care

I'm Mert Kayalı. I am a student of Health Sciences University Gülhane Vocational School of Health, Geriatric Care Program. Our program was established with the aim of educating students who are diligent to meet the care needs of elderly individuals and to provide them with the best service. It is located on the same campus as Gülhane Training and Research Hospital. Our program includes medical courses such as Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology, as well as field courses such as principles and practices in which the subject of elderly care is taught. There is a practice room in which we undertake the applications of vocational courses. In addition, the Gülhane Training and Research Hospital provides the opportunity to conduct applied courses. At the end of the 1st year, the students of our department are subjected to 20 working days of summer internship. In addition, we have internships at Gülhane Training and Research Hospital 3 days a week in the second grade. After graduation, we have the chance to work in hospitals, especially in palliative care and geriatric clinics, as well as in nursing homes, both in the public and private sectors. I chose this program because I was determined to do my best to relieve the physical and mental pain of the elderly and to offer them a better quality of life. I chose the University of Health Sciences because it is a university that offers quality education which is needed for us to become qualified health workers with sufficient knowledge and skills. To improve myself in this field after graduation, I want to complete health majors such as Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation and Nursing. The Geriatric Care program helps us develop an awareness to meet all the needs of the elderly and to determine their needs. I recommend this program to anyone interested in health and learning. I wish success to the candidates who will take the exam, we welcome you all to our program.