The 20th General Assembly Meeting of SABDEK Started in Malatya

The 20th General Assembly Meeting of the Council of Health Sciences Deans (SABDEK) started at the Turgut Özal Congress and Culture Center, hosted by the Faculty of Health Sciences of İnönü University.

Prof. Dr. Tuğba Uçar, Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences at İnönü University, stated that they were honored to host the general assembly in the 30th establishment year of their faculty. Uçar expressed that the strength in the field of health relies on qualified human resources and the transformation of scientific knowledge for the benefit of society. Prof. Dr. Bülent Elbasan, President of the SABDEK Executive Board, stated that approximately 6,900 academics across 163 faculties throughout Turkey train health professionals, drawing attention to the importance of quality and professional competence in health education.

Prof. Dr. Nusret Akpolat, Rector of İnönü University, stated that the center of gravity of the future health vision will shift towards Faculties of Health Sciences and emphasized the necessity of employment-oriented planning. Following the opening speeches, a session titled "Turkish Higher Education Roadmap Towards 2030" was held, and certificates of appreciation and plaques were presented to the speakers at the end of the program.