She has held several positions throughout her career. Since 2021, she has been serving as a Dr. Öğr. Üyesi at Karamanoğlu Mehmet Bey University Faculty of Medicine. From 2018 to 2021, she worked as an Operatör Doktor at Göztepe Medical Park Hospital. Prior to that, she was an Operatör Doktor at Şişli Kolan Hospital from 2016 to 2018. Between 2013 and 2016, she was an Assistant Professor at Kemerburgaz University Bahçelievler Medical Park Hospital. She served as an Operatör Doktor at Bahçelievler Medicana Hospital from 2005 to 2013. From 2002 to 2005, she worked as a Chief Assistant Doctor at T.C. Ministry of Health Süleymaniye Maternity and Gynaecology Training and Research Hospital, following her role as an Assistant Doctor at the same institution from 1998 to 2002.
Memberships in Scientific Organisations
She holds memberships in several scientific organisations, including the Turkish Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics (TJOD), the Society for Reproductive Health and Infertility, and the Society of Perinatology.
Nationally Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles
She has contributed to several articles in nationally peer-reviewed journals, including:
- Özlem Dülger, Cihan Çetin, U. Ömer Osmanoğlu. “Evaluation of antenatal factors affecting placental weight in term pregnancies.” Hipokrat Medical Journal, 2023; 3(2): 62-67.
- Özlem Dülger, Jane Özcan, Kadir Savan, Ulun Uluğ. “Does low weight gain during pregnancy increase the risk of gestational diabetes?” Türkiye Klinikleri Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, 2016; 26(3): 129-33.
- H. Fehmi Yazıcıoğlu, Özlem Dülger, Atilla Çankaya, O. Nuri Özyurt, Mehmet Aygün, Ziya Çebi, Serdar Koç, Levent Yaşar, Süha Sönmez. “Analysis of complication rates, efficiency, and costs of prenatal invasive procedures at Süleymaniye Maternity Hospital.” Perinatology Journal, 2004; 12(3): 160-166.
- H. Fehmi Yazıcıoğlu, O. Nuri Özyurt, Özlem Dülger, Atilla Çankaya, Mehmet Aygün, Reyhan Demirbaş. “Use of intracardiac echogenic focus as a marker for Down syndrome in the Turkish population.” Perinatology Journal, 2004; 12(4): 163-167.
- Özlem Dülger, Ahmet Dursun, Usame Ömer Osmanoğlu. “Fetal birth weight estimation with machine learning techniques in 15-40 weeks of pregnancy.” Van Medical Journal (in press).
Presentations at National Scientific Meetings
She has presented her research at various national scientific meetings, which include:
- Özlem Dülger, Jane Özcan, Latif Küpelioğlu, A. İhsan Gönenç, Aynur Erşahin. “Relationship between pregnancy weight gain and glucose metabolism.” Istanbul University 4th Obstetrics and Gynaecology Days, 2014-P39.
- Jane Özcan, A. İhsan Gönenç, Özlem Dülger, Latif Küpelioğlu, Aynur Erşahin. “A case of leiomyoma resulting in uterine rupture in a fourteen-year-old girl.” Istanbul University 4th Obstetrics and Gynaecology Days, 2014-P40.
- H. F. Yazıcıoğlu, R. Demirbaş Ersü, Ö. Dülger, A. Çankaya, M. Aygün, O. Özyurt, Z. Çebi, L. Yaşar, S. Sönmez. “Ductus venosus Doppler waveform analysis: a new tool for the early prediction of preeclampsia?” 15th World Congress on Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, P15.04.
- Aynur Erşahin, Latif Küpelioğlu, Jane Özcan, A. İhsan Gönenç, S. Süphan Erşahin, Özlem Dülger, Emine Ergül, Kadir Savan. “American Society for Reproductive Medicine Annual Meeting 2014,” 652170.
- Özlem Dülger, Ayşet Jane Özcan, Ulun Uluğ, Latif Celal Küpelioğlu. “Distribution percentage of previous C-sections as an indication for subsequent caesarean sections in a multidisciplinary hospital in Istanbul.” TAJEV 2016, PP-314.
- Özlem Dülger, Ayşet Jane Özcan, Ulun Uluğ, Latif Celal Küpelioğlu. “Family planning among women in the Bahçelievler district of Istanbul.” TAJEV 2016, PP-026.
- H. F. Yazıcıoğlu, Atilla Çankaya, Mehmet Aygün, Osman Özyurt, Özlem Çetin, Ziya Çebi, Serdar Koç, Yakup Şensoy, Levent Yaşar, Süha Sönmez. “Fetal ear length development in pregnancies between 14-34 weeks in the Turkish population.” Zeynep Kamil Medical Bulletin, 2004; 35(2).
- H. F. Yazıcıoğlu, Özlem Dülger, O. Nuri Özyurt, Atilla Çankaya, Mehmet Aygün. “Timing, complication rates, efficiency, and cost analysis of prenatal invasive procedures at Süleymaniye Maternity Hospital.” Zeynep Kamil Medical Bulletin, 2004; 35(2).
- Jane Özcan, Özlem Dülger, Latif Küpelioğlu, A. İhsan Gönenç, Aynur Erşahin. “Tubal torsion in pregnancy: a case report.” TAJEV 2014.
- Latif Küpelioğlu, Özlem Dülger, Jane Özcan, A. İhsan Gönenç, Aynur Erşahin. “Intracornual pregnancy: a case report.” TAJEV 2014.
- Özlem Dülger, Sebahat Dilek Torun. “Retrospective evaluation of the effects of contraceptive methods on vaginal smear results in patients attending the polyclinic over a two-year period.” 5th International – 23rd National Public Health Congress, 13-18 December 2021, Oral Presentation.
- Özlem Dülger, Dilek Atik, Fulya Köse. “Comparison of maternal inflammation scores (NLR, PLR, SII, and SIRI) in cases of threatened abortion admitted to the emergency department and in normal pregnant women.” WACEM’23 – World Academic Congress of Emergency Medicine, 28-31 October 2023, Oral Presentation.
- Özlem Dülger, Mustafa Yasin Öztoprak. “Comparison of maternal inflammation scores in hyperemesis gravidarum cases admitted to the emergency department and in normal pregnant women.” International Academic Emergency Medicine Congress, 17-19 February 2024, Oral Presentation.
- Özlem Dülger, Ahmet Dursun. “Use of humerus, foot, and tibia length in determining gestational age in singleton pregnancies in the Karaman region.” 23rd Eastern Mediterranean Family Medicine Congress, 9-12 May 2024, Oral Presentation.
- Özlem Dülger. “Relationship between body mass index and vitamin D levels in first-trimester pregnancies in the Karaman region.” 2nd International Eastern Black Sea Family Medicine Congress, 23-25 May 2024, Oral Presentation.
- Özlem Dülger, Dilek Atik. “Relationship between inflammation markers and ketonuria in hospitalised hyperemesis gravidarum cases.” 11th International Emergency Medicine Congress & 11th International Critical Care and Emergency Medicine Congress, 16-19 May 2024, Oral Presentation.
Certifications
She has obtained various certifications, including:
- Neonatal Resuscitation Programme Practitioner Certificate from the T.C. Ministry of Health AÇSAP General Directorate at Süleymaniye Maternity and Gynaecology Hospital, Istanbul.
- Certificate in Early Pregnancy Ultrasound (25 March 2004) from the Fetal Medicine Foundation & Turkish Perinatology Society at the Military Museum Congress and Exhibition Hall, Istanbul.
- “Laparoscopy Certificate” from the T.C. Ministry of Health General Directorate of Mother and Child Health and Family Planning at Süleymaniye Maternity and Gynaecology Hospital, Istanbul.
- Cerrahpaşa IVF and Reproductive Endocrinology Days 2006 at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (12-13 June 2006).
- “Advanced Life Support” from the Advanced Life Support Association at Bahçelievler Medicana Hospital.
- CİSED / Sexual Therapist Certificate Programme.
Course Participation
She has attended several courses, such as:
- Obstetric Ultrasound and Fetal Imaging Course at the Military Museum Congress and Exhibition Hall, Istanbul (16-18 November 2000).
- Zeugnis über die Tätigkeit als Famulus at Johann-Wolfgang-Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany (July-August 1995).
- “Pregnancy and Hypertension Symposium” by the Maternal Medicine and Perinatology Society at Zeynep Kamil Women’s and Children’s Hospital (30 December 2013).
- “Doppler in Obstetrics Symposium” by the Maternal Fetal Medicine and Perinatology Society at Bakırköy Women’s and Children’s Hospital (29 September 2006).
- ‘Cerrahpaşa IVF and Reproductive Endocrinology Days’ at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine (12-13 June 2006).
- KMÜ TÜBİTAK Project Writing Training at Karamanoğlu Mehmet Bey University Faculty of Medicine (22-23 September 2021).
Congress Participation
She has actively participated in various congresses, including:
- “IV National Maternal-Fetal Medicine & Perinatology Congress” at the Military Museum and Cultural Centre, Istanbul (22-24 November 2004).
- “Antenatal Management” at the XXII Zeynep Kamil Gynae-Pathology Congress, Istanbul, Turkey (9-11 June 2004).
- “Fourth World Congress in Fetal Medicine” in Istanbul, Turkey (26-29 June 2005).
- “II. Gynaecological Endoscopy Congress” at the Çeşme Sheraton