History of the Department:

Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Dermatology and Venereology was established on May 19, 1978, in the current Göğüs Hastalıkları Campus and moved to Kurupelit Campus in 1982. Prof. Dr. Ahmet Yaşar TURANLI, who was assigned to Samsun on October 27, 1977 for the establishment of Ondokuz Mayıs University, is also the founder of the department.

Heads of Departments:

Prof. Dr. Nilgün Şentürk (Ongoing)

Prof. Dr. Fatma AYDIN

Prof. Dr. Mehmet Tayyar CANTÜRK

Prof. Dr. Ahmet Yaşar TURANLI

Academic staff:

The Department of Dermatology and Venereology consists of a team of five academic staff members: Prof. Dr. Nilgün ŞENTÜRK (who has been serving as the Head of the Department since 2024) , Prof. Dr. Fatma AYDIN , Prof. Dr. Müge GÜLER ÖZDEN, Prof. Dr. Esra PANCAR YÜKSEL, and Assistant Prof. Dr. Gökhan ŞAHİN. In addition to the academic staff, the department also includes 24 medical specialization students who contribute to education and health services. Prof. Dr. Nilgün Şentürk has been in charge of the department since 2024.
One of our faculty members, Prof. Dr. Ahmet Yaşar TURANLI, retired in 2014, and Prof. Dr. Mehmet Tayyar CANTÜRK retired in 2017.

The Theoretical Structure and Academic Purpose of the Department:

Dermatology is a branch of science that focuses on the structure, functions, and diseases of the skin and its appendages (hair, nails, sweat glands). It includes sub-disciplines such as Venereology (sexually transmitted diseases), photodermatology, dermatopathology, dermatological surgery, pediatric dermatology, and cosmetic dermatology. In the Dermatology Department, in addition to the diagnosis and treatment of skin diseases, cosmetic applications are also carried out.

The fundamental goals of our department are to train scientists in this field, address the issues of the discipline, apply diagnosis and treatments related to skin and venereal diseases, and conduct experimental and clinical studies on topics relevant to the discipline.

Teaching Type:

Pre-Graduation Education:

In our department, a 3-week Dermatology training is provided for fifth-year medical students within the framework of a problem-based teaching system. This training includes rotations in inpatient dermatology clinics and general outpatient clinics. The main objectives of the dermatology internship are to cover the structure of the skin, its functions, maintaining skin health, hypersensitivity reactions of the skin, infectious, metabolic, neoplastic diseases, skin manifestations of systemic diseases, sexually transmitted diseases, hair and nail diseases, diagnostic methods for skin diseases, and topical and systemic treatments.

In addition to theoretical lessons, students actively participate in observing outpatient clinics and patient rounds with teaching staff. The goal is for students to acquire the knowledge and skills to diagnose, and treat patients in primary healthcare settings, and refer them to a dermatology specialist when necessary.

Postgraduate Education:

1st-Year Resident:

First-year residents are responsible for examining dermatological patients and following up on inpatient cases. They conduct examinations and treatments with the supervision of a more senior resident. Additionally, during the first year, they work in outpatient clinics, assisting second and third-year residents. They also participate in on-call duties every 4 to 5 days and attend weekly training seminars, classes, literature hours, and national congresses as part of their training.

2nd-Year Resident:

Second-year residents increase their experience by participating in a rotation program with the Psychiatry and Pathology Departments. They are on call every 4 to 5 days and attend weekly training seminars, classes, literature hours, and national congresses as part of their training.

3rd-Year Resident:

Third-year residents enhance their experience by participating in a rotation program with the Internal Medicine and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Departments. They learn and perform dermatological treatments and procedures (such as nail matrixectomy, biopsy, cryotherapy, etc.) under the guidance of senior residents and faculty members. They are on call every 4 to 5 days and participate in weekly training seminars, classes, literature hours, and national congresses as part of their training.

4th-Year Resident:

Fourth-year residents observe all activities in dermatology clinics, provide guidance to junior residents, and carry out practical applications under the supervision of a faculty member. They are on call every 4 to 5 days and participate in weekly training seminars, classes, literature hours, and national congresses as part of their training.

Health Care:

Our outpatient unit located on the A floor of the Medical Faculty Hospital includes administrative personnel, in addition to academic staff, consisting of 1 nurse, 2 secretaries, and 1 assistant. In our 3 general clinics, we provide outpatient clinic services to an average of 150 patients per day. Additionally, in the same building on the 7th floor, we have a Dermatology Service with acapacity of 21 beds, where 1 head nurse, 8 nurses, 4 staff, and 1 secretary are assigned.

Services Provided:

 Direct microscopic examinations (superficial fungus search, demodex examination,  etc.)  Wood light examination  Punch, incisional and excisional biopsy  Dermatoscopic / Capillaroscopic examination  Cryosurgery  Electrocauterization  Iontophoresis  Nail surgery  Contact immunotherapy (SADBE) treatment  Phototherapy (PUVA, Hand-Foot PUVA, Turban PUVA, Narrowband UVB)  KTP and Nd:YAG laser (Cutera Excel V)  Cosmetic procedures (Botox, mesotherapy, PRP, filler, youth vaccine, regenerative stem cell treatments)

The events organized by our Department:

 XI. National Dermatology Congress: Took place on September 22-24, 1986.  XXV. National Dermatology Congress: Occurred on October 21-25, 2014.  XXXIII. National Dermatology Congress: Planned to be held in October 2025.

The Academic Organizations that the Department Interacts with Nationally and Internationally:

Our department aligns with the Turkish Dermatology Association in developing skill guides and an educational system aimed at International Board Certification. It adopts and implements innovations in this regard, closely monitoring developments in the field.

Application Procedure:

Our Dermatology and Venereology Clinic operates on an appointment basis. Appointments can be scheduled by calling the contact center at 0362 312 19 55 or through the website www.hastane.omu.edu.tr.

Academic Staff:

Contact Information for the Department:

Clinic and Department Secretary: 0362 312 19 19 – 2353

Service Secretary: 0362 312 19 19 – 1823

PUVA Room: 0362 312 19 19 – 3615

Clinic 1: 0362 312 19 19 – 2046

Clinic 2: 0362 312 19 19 – 2047

Laser Room: 0362 312 19 19 – 2035

Ondokuz Mayıs University Medicine Faculty Dermatology Department