RCSI Medical University of Bahrain explores collaboration opportunities with Turkish Ambassador
The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) – Medical University of Bahrain welcomed Dr Ayse Hilal Sayan Koytak, Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to the Kingdom of Bahrain, along with Abdulkadir Yaman and Duygu Yagci, Third Secretaries from the Turkish Embassy to its campus.
The meeting featured a presentation by Stephen Harrison-Mirfield, Managing Director, which showcased the University's growth and progression within the Kingdom since its inception in 2004. This was followed by a presentation by Professor Stephen Atkin, Head of the School of Postgraduate Studies and Research, which highlighted the University's oncology research and the potential for collaborative opportunities with hospitals in Türkiye.
Professor Sameer Otoom, President of RCSI Medical University of Bahrain, stated: 'We were delighted to welcome Dr Ayse Hilal Sayan Koytak, Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye, to our campus to discuss potential collaborative opportunities. We are committed to fostering avenues for student research and overseas electives, ensuring our students gain valuable international experience and preparing them to become well-rounded professionals who excel in their chosen fields.'
The ambassador expressed her support for any collaboration efforts and highlighted the opportunity for Turkish students to gain valuable international experience while studying in Bahrain, and further supported plans to establish links with Turkish universities for research and clinical electives.
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