Geriatrics fellow at Sancaktepe Prof. Dr. Ilhan Varank Training and Research Hospital Department of Internal Medicine Division of Geriatrics, Turkey
Dr. Ayfer Durak is a seasoned medical professional specializing in Geriatrics, currently pursuing a fellowship at the University of Health Sciences Hamidiye Faculty of Medicine in Istanbul, Turkey. Born in 1969, she has a rich academic background, including expertise in medicine from Osmangazi University and a degree from Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Durak’s extensive professional journey includes roles at various healthcare institutions, such as Osmancık 1 no Health Clinic, State Hospital in Eskişehir, and State Hospital in Bursa, where she served as an Assistant and later as an Expert in Internal Diseases from 1992 to 2019.
Profile:
🎓 Education:
🌍 Türkiye, Health Sciences – Fellow in Geriatrics (2021-). 🌍 Türkiye, Osmangazi Ü – Expertise in Medicine, Internal Diseases (1993-1998). 🌍 Türkiye, Uludağ Ü Faculty of Medicine (1986-1992)
🏥 Professional Experience:
🏥 Osmancık 1 no Health Clinic, Çorum – Doctor (1992-1993). 🏥 State Hospital, Eskişehir – Internal Diseases Assistant (1993-1998). 🏥 State Hospital, Bursa – Internal Diseases Expert (1999-2019)
🎙️ Oral Presentations:
🎙️ “Retrospective Evaluation of Patients with Acute Leukemia” – 18th Uludag Internal Medicine Winter Congress, March 2022. 🎙️ “Sleep Quality of Caregivers in Palliative Care Unit” – 19th Uludağ Internal Medicine National Winter Congress, March 2023. 🎙️ “Association of Pressure Injury with Cancer and Cerebrovascular Disease in Palliative Care” – 13th Istanbul Meeting of Internal Medicine Clinics, September 2023
🔬 Research Highlights:
- 🔬 “The Relationship Between Ultrasonographic Muscle Findings and Laboratory Values of Patients in Palliative Care Unit” – 6th International Halich Congress, August 2023
- 🔬 “The Relationship Between Ultrasonographic Muscle Measurements and Anthropometry in a Palliative Unit” – 5th International and 16th Academic Geriatrics Congress, September 2023
Dr. Ayfer Durak is a dedicated Geriatrics Fellow with a wealth of experience in internal medicine. Her research contributions focus on the intersection of chronic diseases, pressure injuries, and the well-being of caregivers in palliative care settings. Passionate about improving patient outcomes, Dr. Durak’s work blends clinical expertise with a commitment to advancing geriatric care. 🌟