Preparatory Work Begins Ahead of the Medical Law Symposium

With the contributions of the Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry and Faculty of Law, and the BAU International University Batumi Faculties of Medicine and Dentistry, a two-phase preparatory program will be organized ahead of the Medical Law Symposium to be held on 10–11 April 2026.

Within this scope, the first session will be held online on Thursday, 22 January 2026, between 20:00 and 22:00. Titled "Medical Law: Responsibilities of Healthcare Professionals", the program will bring together expert academics and feature important discussions on health law, physician responsibilities and medical ethics.

The program will begin with opening speeches by Prof. Dr. Adnan Kaya, Dean of the Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Medicine; Prof. Dr. Selçuk Basa, Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry; Prof. Dr. Maka Buleishvili, Dean of the BAU International University Batumi Faculties of Medicine and Dentistry; and Prof. Dr. Kadir Emre Gökyayla.

Within the scope of the program:

- Dr. Salih Oktar will address the fundamentals of the criminal and legal liability of physicians,
- Prof. Dr. Mahmut Aşırdizer will discuss forensic medicine support in the resolution of legal disputes,
- Prof. Dr. Feridun Yenisey and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Timuçin Avşar will examine molecular genetic analyses performed on samples obtained from physical examination,
- Prof. Dr. Kadircan Keskinbora will present the historical development of medical ethics and the major ethical regulations made throughout history.

The second phase of the symposium preparation process will be held face-to-face on 26 February 2026 in the form of a case analysis at the BAU Faculty of Law Courtroom.

Those who wish to attend the online event on 22 January 2026 are required to complete the registration form. Registration Form:https://forms.gle/TaR4J4nfCyMzKEXR7

22 January 2026 / 20:00
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