Turkey Information Sheet American Overseas Dietetic Association By Fusun ATAYATA
National dietetic association address, contact name for credentialing verification: Turkish Dietetic Association, formed in 1969, aims to improve and protect the occupational justice and status of the members, to promote activities aimed at improving all scientific, technical and professional interest of its members, to ensure the prestige, ethics and practise of the profession, to increase nutritional knowledge of public by media etc. Those who have successfully completed the undergraduate "Nutrition & Dietetics" programmes of the universities are eligible to be a member of the Association. There are currently 3000 dieticians (est.) in Turkey, out of which 1700 are members, female dieticians being the majority.
The Association is a member of Turkish Medical Association, EFAD (European Federation of the Associations of Dieticians) and ICDA (International Confederation of Dietetic Associations). It also has contact with other health related associations (Association of Biologists, Physiotherapists, Nurses etc.).
The Association has 3 official subdivisions in Istanbul, Izmir and Antalya, while the head office is located in Ankara.
Turkey has 25 Nutrition and Dietetics Faculty. 1. H.Tanju Besler PhD Professor ([email protected] ) is head of the University of Hacettepe, Division of Nutrition and Dietetics in Ankara. 2. Murat Bas PhD Professors ([email protected]) is head of the University of Baskent, Division of Nutrition and Dietetics in Ankara. 3. Neriman Inanc PhD Professor ([email protected]) is head of the University of Erciyes, Division of Nutrition and Dietetics in Kayseri. 4. Yasemin Beyhan PhD Professor ([email protected] ) is head of the University of Halic, Division of Nutrition and Dietetics in Istanbul. 5. Funda Elmacioglu PhD Professor ([email protected] ) is head of the University of Marmara, Division of Nutrition and Dietetics in Istanbul. 6. Sule Sakar PhD Assc. Professor ([email protected] ) is head of the University of Bilim, Division of the Nutrition and Dietetics in Istanbul. 7. Metin Saip Sürücüoğlu Phd Professors ([email protected]) is head of University of Ankara, Division of Nutrition and Dietetics in Ankara. 8. Sevinç Yücecan PhD Professors ([email protected] ) is head of the University of Yakın Doğu (Near East), Division of Nutrition and Dietetics in KKTC-Lefkoşa. 9. Serdar Öztezcan PhD Professors ([email protected]) is head of the University of Yeditepe, Division of Nutrition and Dietetics in İstanbul. 10. Evrim Özkaynak Kanmaz PhD Assc. Professor ([email protected] ) is head of the University of Artvin Çoruh, Division of Nutrition and Dietetics in Artvin. 11. Yeşim Müge Şahin PhD Assc. Professor ([email protected] ) is head of the University of Arel, Division of Nutrition and Dietetics in Istanbul. 12. Gürsel Acartürk Assc. Professors ([email protected] ) is head of the University of Afyon Kocatepe, Division of Nutrition and Dietetics in Afyon. 13. Mehtap Tan Assc. Professor ([email protected] ) is head of the University of Atatürk, Division of Nutrition and Dietetics in Erzurum. 14. Aziz Aksoy PhD Assc. Professor ([email protected] ) is head of the University of Bitlis Eren, Division of Nutrition and Dietetics in Bitlis.
Country Information Sheet - Turkey by Fusun ATAYATA, March 2012 15. Barış Öztürk PhD Assc. Professor ([email protected] ) is head of the University of Doğu Akdeniz (East Mediterranean), Division of Nutrition and Dietetics in Gazimağusa - K.K.T.C 16. Reci Meseri PhD Assc. Professor ([email protected]) is head of the University of Ege, Division of Nutrition and Dietetics in Izmir. 17. Hıdır Pekmez PhD Assc. Professor ([email protected]) is head of the University of Firat, Division of Nutrition and Dietetics in Elazig. 18. Nevin Şanlıer PhD Professors ([email protected]) is head of the University of Gazi, Division of Nutrition and Dietetics in Ankara. 19. Sevil Başoğlu PhD Professors ([email protected]) is head of the University of Istanbul Bilim, Division of Nutrition and Dietetics in Istanbul. 20. Muazzez Garipagaoglu PhD Professors ([email protected]) is head of the University of Medipol, Division of Nutrition and Dietetics in Istanbul. 21. Suzan Yaman PhD Assc. Professor ([email protected]) is head of the University of Karabuk, Division of Nutrition and Dietetics in Karabuk. 22. Türkan Kutluay Merdol PhD Professors ([email protected]) is head of the University of Okan, Division of Nutrition and Dietetics in Istanbul. 23. Sümeyra Sultan Tiske İnan Lecturer ([email protected]) is head of the University of Selcuk, Division of Nutrition and Dietetics in Konya. 24. Yusuf Erdoğan PhD Professors ([email protected]) ) is head of the University of Sifa, Division of Nutrition and Dietetics in Izmir. 25. Mustafa Cem Uzal PhD Professors ([email protected]) is dean of the University of Trakya, Division of Nutrition and Dietetics in Edirne.
TDD – Turkish Dietitian Association Name of Contact Person: Dr. Dyt. Ayhan DAG Address: Talatpasa Bulvari, Position within Association: Head Gevher Nesibe Is Hani 113/44 Address: Bilkent University, Altindag, Ankara, Turkey Cafeteria Operating Director Tel: +90 – 312 - 311 13 76 Tel: +90 – 312 266 50 94 / 290 - 1305 Fax: +90 – 312 - 311 13 76 Fax: +90 – 312 - 290 25 82 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.tdd.org.tr
Country Information Sheet - Turkey by Fusun ATAYATA, March 2012 The most active nutrition & dietetic related associations in Turkey: BESVAK - Nutrition Education & Research Turkish Diabetes Foundation Foundation Address: 19 Mayis Mah, Halaskargazi Cad, Address: Mesa Koru Sitesi, Siraevler A-3, 06530 Sadiklar-1 Apt. No: 196 Kat:4 Daire:12 Cayyolu, Ankara, Turkey Sisli-Istanbul Tel: + 90 – 312 – 240 04 94 Tel: + 90 – 212 – 296 05 04 Head: Prof. Dr. Ayse BAYSAL Fax: + 90 – 212 – 296 85 50 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.turkdiab.org Head: Prof. Dr. Temel Yılmaz The Society of Endocrinology & Metobolism Turkish Heart Foundation of Turkey Address: 19 Mayis Cad. No:8 34360 Sisli, Address: Mesrutiyet Cad. Ali Bey Apt. 29/12 Istanbul, Turkey Kizilay, Ankara, Turkey Tel: + 90 – 212 – 212 07 07 Tel: +90 – 312 – 425 20 72 Fax: +90 – 212 – 212 68 35 Fax: +90 – 312 – 425 20 98 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail:[email protected] Web: www.tkv.org.tr Web: http://www.turkendokrin.org Head: M. Hakan AKSIT Head: Prof. Dr. A. Sadi GUNDOGDU Turkish Food Safety Association KalDer - Turkish Society for Quality Address: Hasan Amir Sok. Dursoy Is Merkezi Address: Centrum Is Merkezi, Aydinevler Sanayi K: 4/10 34724 Kiziltoprak, Istanbul, Turkey Cad. No:3 34854 Küçükyalı, İstanbul, Turkey Tel:+90 – 216 – 550 02 23 / 550 02 73 Tel: +90 – 216 – 518 42 84 Fax: +90 – 216 – 550 02 74 Fax: +90 – 216 – 518 42 86 E-mail: [email protected] / [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.ggd.org.tr Web: www.kalder.org Head: Samim SANER Head: A.Hamdi DOĞAN
Anatolia Kidney Foundation Turkish Medical Association Address: Emek 57.Sok. Kose Apartmani 9/1 Address: GMK Bulvari, Sehit Danis Tunalıgil Ankara, Turkey Sk. No: 2 /17 K: 4 06570 Maltepe, Ankara, Tel: + 90 – 312 – 213 98 80 Turkey Fax: + 90 – 312 – 213 79 02 Tel: +90 – 312 – 231 31 79 E-mail: [email protected] Fax: + 90 – 312 – 231 19 52 Web: www.anadolubv.org.tr E-mail: [email protected] Head: Prof. Dr. Ayla SAN Web: www.ttb.org.tr Head: Dr. Eris BILALOGLU
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Turkish Cardiology Association Turkish Hypertension and Kidney Disease Address: Darulaceza Cad. Fulya Sok. Eksioglu Is Association Merkezi No:9/1 34384, Okmeydani, Istanbul, Address: Konur Sok. 38/11 Kizilay, Ankara, Turkey Turkey Tel:+90 – 212 – 221 17 30/ 221 17 38 Tel: +90 – 312 – 417 31 25 Fax: +90 – 212 – 221 17 54 Fax: +90 – 312 – 417 31 26 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.tkd.org.tr Web: www.turkhipertansiyon.org Head: Prof. Dr. Nail CAGLAR Head: Sehsuvar ERTURK
Metabolic Syndrome Association Turkish Obesity Research Association Address: Ethemefendi Cad. 98-2, Erenkoy, Address: Dr. Celal Oker Sok. No: 10, Harbiye, Istanbul, Turkey Istanbul, Turkey Tel: + 90 – 216 – 385 16 34 / 570 91 90 Tel: +90 – 212 – 230 49 00 Fax: + 90 – 216 – 386 78 08 / 565 55 26 Fax: + 90 – 212 – 248 55 23 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.metsend.org Web: www.obezitearastirma.org Head: Aytekin OGUZ Head: Prof. Dr. Nazif BAGRIACIK Turkish Diabetes and Obesity Association Turkish Diabetes Association Address: Dr. Celal Oker Sok. No: 10, Harbiye, Address: Dr. Celal Oker Sok. No: 10, Harbiye, Istanbul, Turkey Istanbul, Turkey Tel: +90 – 212 – 233 60 86 / 87 Tel: +90 – 212 – 233 60 86 – 87 Fax: + 90 – 212 – 248 55 23 Fax: + 90 – 212 – 248 55 23 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.diabetvakfi.org Web: www.diabetcemiyeti.org Head: Dr. Hasan ILKOVA Head: Prof. Dr. Nazif BAGRIACIK Turkish National Pediatrics Association Childhood and Adolecent Obesity Association Address: Cinnah Cad. 35/6 Cankaya, Ankara, Address: Gazi Univercity Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, Ankara, Turkey Turkey Tel: + 90 – 312 – 438 19 34 Tel: + 90 - 312 215 59 29/ 223 70 29 Fax: + 90 – 216 – 438 19 35 E- mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.cocukobezite.org Web: www.millipediatri.org.tr Head: Prof. Dr. Peyami CINAZ
Country Information Sheet - Turkey by Fusun ATAYATA, March 2012 KEPAN - Turkish Society of Clinical Enteral Turkish Society of Childhood & Parenteral Nutrition Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Address: Zambak Apt. No:7/4 Taksim Address: Zambak Apt. No:7/4 Taksim İnönü/ İstanbul İnönü/ İstanbul Tel: + 90 – 212 – 251 75 55 Tel: + 90 – 212 – Fax: + 90 – 212 – 251 75 56 Fax: + 90 – 212 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.kepan.org.tr Web: www.pedgastro.org Head: Haldun Gündoğdu Head: Prof. Dr. Buket Dalgıç Turkish Kidney Foundation National Nutrition Platform Address: Bahçelievler Mahallesi, Günes Sokağı, Address: 19 Mahallesi Halaskargazi Cad. Sima Apt. No:154 Kat:6 Sisli/Istanbul (Eserkent Sitesi Yanı), 34590 Bahçelievler / Tel: + 90 – 212 – 296 05 04 İstanbul Fax: + 90 – 212 – 296 85 50 Tel: + 90 – 212 – 557 70 70 / 507 99 50 E-mail: [email protected] Fax: + 90 – 212 – 505 08 37 Web: www.beslenmeplatformu.org E-mail: [email protected] Head: Prof. Dr. Perihan Arslan Web: www.tbv.com.tr Head: Timur Erk Dietitian of Diabet Association Adress: Idealtepe Mah. Bagdat Cad. Mizrak Sok. Yilmaz Mizrak Kultur Merkezi No:4 Kuçukyali - Istanbul Tel: + 90 – 216 – 367 94 94 Fax: E-mail: Web:
Country Information Sheet - Turkey by Fusun ATAYATA, March 2012 Training of national dietitians, professional role and regard: The Turkish higher education system has a centralized structure. For admission to all undergraduate programmes in Turkey, the students are required a high school diploma and a sufficient score from the Student Selection Examination (OSS). OSS is a central university entrance examination administered by the Student Selection and Placement Center (OSYM), which is affiliated to the Council of Higher Education (YOK). The education and training of dieticians is regulated by the Council of Higher Education which approves educational establishments and their programmes. Nutrition & Dietetics programmes in Turkey are provided by Hacettepe University (Ankara), Baskent University (Ankara) and Erciyes University (Kayseri). The admission requirements are as above. Nutrition & Dietetics is a four- year undergraduate program. The first stage of the education includes chemistry, biological sciences, mathematics, basic medical as well as nutritional sciences underlying the practice of nutrition and dietetics. Courses in the second stage are directly related to practice. In addition to theoretical and laboratory studies, students carry out practical works in diverse institutions. Those who have undertaken this programme successfully are eligible to be granted the “dietician” title. Undergraduate students successful in the Examination for post graduate education (LES) and Foreign Language Examination can apply for Master of Science (M.Sc.) programmes and then for Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programmes upon receiving success in the same examinations.
Brief description of national healthcare system and private practice: Health care in Turkey is provided in large measure by public institutions. Main public institutions consist of Ministry of Health hospitals, SSK (Social Insurance Organization) hospital polyclinics/dispensaries and university hospitals. University hospitals are accountable to the Council of Higher Education and act as a referral center for tertiary care, but also provide primary and secondary care.. Private hospitals are particularly located in larger cities such as Istanbul, Izmir and Ankara. There are also some medical schools with their own private hospitals. Private hospitals, private practitioners and specialists, private polyclinics and diagnosis centers are mostly used by people from the higher income group and/or private health insurance.
In Turkey there are 3 main social security institutions: the SSK (both as an insurer and a health care provider for private sector employees and blue-collar public sector employees), Bag-Kur (Social Insurance Agency of Merchants, Artisans and the Self-Employed people)-Bag-Kur operates no health facilities of its own but contracts with other public service providers, the GERF (Government Employees’ Retirement Fund) for retired civil servants- primarily a pension fund, also provides other benefits including health insurance.
Most doctors working for public hospitals/health care centers have their own private practice.
At the provincial level, primary care services are provided by Ministry of Health institutions which consist of health centers, health posts (mainly in rural areas), mother&child health and family planning centers, and tuberculosis dispensaries.
The Ministry of Defense has its own health care infrastructure. Its hospitals run exclusively for the use of military personnel and its dependants.
In urban areas the outpatient departments of Ministry of Health hospitals are used extensively for first- level contacts. Similarly SSK (Social Insurance Organization) hospital polyclinics and dispensaries provide its members with the same service. University hospitals are another source for primary contacts.
Private specialist practices are an important point of initial contact both for urban and rural populations. Yet people living in rural areas are more likely to use health centers.
Country Information Sheet - Turkey by Fusun ATAYATA, March 2012 Employment opportunities profile (areas e.g. clinical, research, other): Graduates could find a post as dietician in managerial, therapeutic and consultant positions in the operations of food service systems, like hospitals, schools, hotels, commercial food operations and others wherever there is a group of people for whom food must be provided. Dieticians also work in a variety of public and private health organizations.
Dieticians can work in educational institutions as nutrition pedagogist and academician, for community health services as preventive and educative dietician, for medical establishments and inpatient treatment centers as clinic dietician (preparing special diets for the treatment and rehabilitation of infection, obesity, diabetes and heart disease etc). Besides, they can be appointed in self-catering companies or in companies where collective consumption is made, in food production companies as well as in special nutrition and sports centers.
Educational Opportunities (reciprocity, acceptance of credential): Foreign students who have completed a secondary school equivalent to Turkish highschools are admitted through Entrance Examination for Foreign Students (YOS) prepared and administrated by the Student Selection and Placement Center (OSYM), provided that they score at least 40 in the Basic Learning Skill Tests. The international examinations such as SAT 1, ACT, GCE etc. and minimum scores suggested by the universities and the equivalency of which is recognized by the Higher Education Supervisory Board will be assessed by the relevant universities.
Foreign students who would like to enroll in the post-graduate programs of the Turkish institutions of higher education must take the Graduate Education Entrance Examination or an international examination (e.g. GRE, GMAT) the equivalency of which is recognized by the concerning university senate. The evaluation of the results of these examinations is carried out by the concerning universities.
In Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey , there is an Erasmus programme. In this programme there are 2 opportunities.
One of them is Socrates. Under this, there is an exchange programme between the Turkish and foreign universities for undergraduate, post-graduate students and lecturers. For this year, 5-6 students were sent abroad for half academic year.
The second opportunity is when a macro agreement is made for students from the European Union Countries wishing to do a post-graduate programme.
For more information, please visit: www.osym.gov.tr and www.yok.gov.tr
How to obtain work permit:
Individuals can not apply for a Work Permit. Work Permit applications must be submitted by a company that intends to employ a non-resident foreigner on behalf of that person prior to their arrival in Turkey. The application is made directly to the General Directorate of Foreign Investments and each application is evaluated according to specific criteria where the qualifications of the personnel and the performance of the company are taken into account.
After the Work Permit is issued by the General Directorate of Foreign Investments, the prospective employee must obtain a Work Visa personally from a Turkish Consulate abroad. Once this visa is issued the foreign national must apply for their Residence Permit from a local police department in Turkey within 30 days of arrival. The local police will then forward the application to the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Residence Permit applications are generally approved without delay once the Work Permit and Work Visa are presented. The employee is technically not permitted to work until residency has been established.
Some professions are restricted to foreigners. Foreigners cannot practice as medical doctor, dentist, midwife, sick-attendant, pharmacist, optician, veterinarian and chemist, judge and public prosecutor,
Country Information Sheet - Turkey by Fusun ATAYATA, March 2012 attorney, Notary public, liable director at newspapers, (the liable director of newspapers or magazines published by foreigners should also be a Turkish citizen), a member, representative, assistant or commissioner at the Stock Exchange. Foreigners are also forbidden from selling monopoly products.
Local Food Customs and Culture: A typical Turkish breakfast consists of white cheese, olives, jam, butter, eggs, “sucuk” (spicy charcuterie), bread and tea.
The main dish consist of “meze” (appetizer), soup and dessert. “Meze” is both hot and cold dishes which are mainly vegetables. Typical “meze” is the “dolma” (stuffed green pepper or wrapped in cabbage). “Dolma” can be either meat or rice fillings. Olive oil is used when preparing them. It can be accompanied with yogurt which is eaten in almost every meal.
Meat is a popular dish and it is prepared in different ways. It is usually baked in “tandir”, a built in underground oven or broiled to make “kebab”. “Kebabs” are normally served with “pilaf” (rice) and “ayran” (yoghurt mixed with water). Another way of meat preparation is the preserving method where salt and variety of spices are used. It is then dried in the sun. It is known as “pastirma” and is a famous breakfast dish.
Pickled Vegetables: Almost all vegetables may be pickled. During winter when fresh vegetables are not abundant, pickled ones are used as a substitute for salad. They are usually eaten with dried beans and “pilaf” (rice).
Desserts: “Baklava” is a national dessert and the best is produced in the eastern part of Turkey. The fillings are usually of walnuts or pistachios. “Lokma” (yeast fritters with syrup) is a favorite with the people. This originates from the Sultan’s courts. “Gullac” is a mixture of starch, flour and milk. It is popularly sold and eaten during the fasting month (Ramadan). Almonds, pistachios and hazelnuts are used to add flavor.
CE opportunites (local as well as upcoming AODA conference): Turkish Dietetic Association provides continuing professional development by in-service training, it also organizes congresses, workshops, symposiums, seminars, conferences, panel, co operated congress and seminars with other health professionals. Scholarships (formerly provided by Turkish Dietetic Association) are performed by the Foundation of BESVAK (Nutrition Education and Research Foundation- established by Prof. Ayse Baysal, well- known nutritionist in Turkey). Universities organize courses for dieticians and related health care professionals (for instance nurses) about various dietetic & nutrition topics (diabetes, obesity, renal diseases, HACCP Systems, Food Safety etc.)
AODA volunteer opportunities: Opportunities to assist AODA with your time are probably endless. Learn as much as you can about the AODA and where your skills and interest would be of most benefit both to you and to the AODA. You could: . Assist AODA in order to increase awareness about nutrition and dietetic issues. . Communicate with local nutrition & health related associations and/or governmental offices as to make researches relating public health and the methods to improve it, cooperate with AODA for organizing common trainings, workshops, seminars etc. . Support AODA’s growth by recruiting new members and assisting fund-raising team. . Help to educate others about healthy and balanced eating habits. . Be a member on the AODA board, Assist in organizing conferences, Submit articles to the AODA newsletter.
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Contact Information of AODA Country Representative for Turkey:
Fusun ATAYATA Sofra Food Production & Service Inc. STFA Is Merkezi, Icerenkoy Mah., Yesilvadi Sk. No:3 , 34752 Ataşehir – Istanbul / Turkey Tel : +90 – 216 - 578 97 00 / 578 98 48 Fax : +90 – 216 - 578 98 43 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.eurest.com.tr
Country Information Sheet - Turkey by Fusun ATAYATA, March 2012