Internal Regulation

1. Purpose and Scope

1.1. To regulate the structure, duties and operation of the SDU Faculty of Medicine Special Study Module Board (SDUTF-ÖÇM).

Definition

Special study modules are educational activities carried out alongside and strengthening the core program; they give students the opportunity to study areas of interest in depth, gain communication skills, time management and a questioning perspective, become familiar with fields relevant to career choice, and develop written/oral presentation skills.

2. Structure

2.1. Members are appointed by the Dean for 3 years. 2.2. The Board elects a chair and notifies the Dean's Office.

3. Duties

Five main headings: collecting ÖÇM proposals; obtaining student preferences; placing students by preference; monitoring implementation; and submitting the study calendar and activity report to the Dean's Office.

4. Working Method

4.1. Meets three times a year (October, February, June) upon the chair's invitation, online or in person. 4.2. Absolute majority required; decisions by absolute majority of attendees. 4.3. The chair may invite others (no vote). 4.4. Secretarial services by the Education-Training Chief Coordinatorship; minutes kept by the ÖÇM secretary.

5. Entry into Force

5.1. Enters into force as of the date approved by the Faculty Board; implementation began in 2018-2019.

6. Execution

6.1. The Dean of SDUTF is responsible.

Accepted by Faculty Board Decision No. 102/1 dated 30.10.2017. Updated by No. 121/01 dated 20.06.2019. Article 4.1 updated by No. 159/01 dated 26.03.2024.