Program Purpose
The aim of the midwifery doctoral program is to train expert midwives who can make scientific developments in the field of midwifery, develop evidence-based practices, and provide leadership in education and clinical practice. This program aims to advance the science of midwifery by providing advanced theoretical knowledge, research, and academic qualifications.
Program Qualifications
- Provides midwifery care services by taking into account cultural characteristics and ethical values, provided that it adheres to Ataturk's principles.
- Based on midwifery master's degree qualifications, she has up-to-date theoretical and practical knowledge at an expert level in the field of midwifery, and she develops and deepens this knowledge.
- Develops the philosophy of midwifery with information about the concepts, theories and principles of midwifery.
- Identify the problems of the midwifery profession and develop appropriate strategies in collaboration with national and international professional and legislative organizations.
- Develops strategies, policies and implementation plans on issues related to the field of midwifery and evaluates the results obtained within the framework of quality processes.
- Midwives provide culturally sensitive and quality services in reproductive-sexual health, preconceptional and ante -in-post- natal periods by utilizing their theoretical and practical skills.
- Follows evidence-based practices and conducts research that will create evidence in his/her field regarding professional practices.
- Contributes to public health by protecting and maintaining the health of mothers, newborns , children, women and families through education, care and consultancy services.
- Uses critical thinking, problem solving, decision making, lifelong learning, leadership and management features in midwifery practices.
- Uses developing and changing technology in midwifery education and practices.
- By understanding the importance of lifelong learning; by following professional and scientific developments and current literature , by using effective communication techniques, they have the ability to provide care and provide training specific to cognitive, affective and psychomotor areas regardless of language, religion, gender and race.
- multidisciplinary approach, in coordination with professional organizations, it takes part in research, projects, and social and community activities that will contribute to the health of pregnant women, newborns , children, women, families and the community.
- Acts in accordance with professional ethical principles and rules, knowing the legal rights and responsibilities of the midwifery profession.
- national and international multidisciplinary approach and contributes to scientific studies.
- Can write a report of the research he/she has conducted/participated in and publish it in a nationally/internationally recognized refereed journal or present it at scientific meetings.