Ozlem Dulger -Medicine- obstetrics and gynecology -Best Researcher Award
Assist Prof Dr. Ozlem Dulger distinguished academic and researcher in the field Medicine- obstetrics and gynecology.
Educationsđđđ
She completed her Doctorate/Specialisation Qualification/Medical Expertise in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in 2002 at T.C.S.B. SĂŒleymaniye Maternity and Gynaecology Training and Research Hospital. Prior to that, she earned her Master’s Degree from the Faculty of Medicine at Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (Ăapa) in 1998. Her secondary education was completed in 1991 at Sankt Georg Austrian Girls’ High School, where she followed the Science Stream.
Her Doctorate Thesis/Specialisation Qualification Work/Medical Expertise Thesis, titled “Comparison of local glyceryl trinitrate application with placebo to ripen the cervix before induction of labour in overdue and post-term pregnancies,” was supervised by her advisor(s) (summary attached).
Professional Experience
She has held several positions throughout her career. Since 2021, she has been serving as a Dr. ĂÄr. Ăyesi at KaramanoÄlu 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 ĆiĆli 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 SĂŒleymaniye 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:
- Ăzlem DĂŒlger, Cihan Ăetin, U. Ămer OsmanoÄlu. “Evaluation of antenatal factors affecting placental weight in term pregnancies.” Hipokrat Medical Journal, 2023; 3(2): 62-67.
- Ăzlem DĂŒlger, Jane Ăzcan, Kadir Savan, Ulun UluÄ. “Does low weight gain during pregnancy increase the risk of gestational diabetes?” TĂŒrkiye Klinikleri Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, 2016; 26(3): 129-33.
- H. Fehmi YazıcıoÄlu, Ăzlem DĂŒlger, Atilla Ăankaya, O. Nuri Ăzyurt, Mehmet AygĂŒn, Ziya Ăebi, Serdar Koç, Levent YaĆar, SĂŒha Sönmez. “Analysis of complication rates, efficiency, and costs of prenatal invasive procedures at SĂŒleymaniye Maternity Hospital.” Perinatology Journal, 2004; 12(3): 160-166.
- H. Fehmi YazıcıoÄlu, O. Nuri Ăzyurt, Ăzlem DĂŒlger, Atilla Ăankaya, Mehmet AygĂŒn, Reyhan DemirbaĆ. “Use of intracardiac echogenic focus as a marker for Down syndrome in the Turkish population.” Perinatology Journal, 2004; 12(4): 163-167.
- Ăzlem DĂŒlger, Ahmet Dursun, Usame Ămer OsmanoÄlu. “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:
- Ăzlem DĂŒlger, Jane Ăzcan, Latif KĂŒpelioÄlu, A. İhsan Gönenç, Aynur ErĆahin. “Relationship between pregnancy weight gain and glucose metabolism.” Istanbul University 4th Obstetrics and Gynaecology Days, 2014-P39.
- Jane Ăzcan, A. İhsan Gönenç, Ăzlem DĂŒlger, Latif KĂŒpelioÄlu, Aynur ErĆahin. “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. YazıcıoÄlu, R. DemirbaĆ ErsĂŒ, Ă. DĂŒlger, A. Ăankaya, M. AygĂŒn, O. Ăzyurt, Z. Ăebi, L. YaĆar, 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 ErĆahin, Latif KĂŒpelioÄlu, Jane Ăzcan, A. İhsan Gönenç, S. SĂŒphan ErĆahin, Ăzlem DĂŒlger, Emine ErgĂŒl, Kadir Savan. “American Society for Reproductive Medicine Annual Meeting 2014,” 652170.
- Ăzlem DĂŒlger, AyĆet Jane Ăzcan, Ulun UluÄ, Latif Celal KĂŒpelioÄlu. “Distribution percentage of previous C-sections as an indication for subsequent caesarean sections in a multidisciplinary hospital in Istanbul.” TAJEV 2016, PP-314.
- Ăzlem DĂŒlger, AyĆet Jane Ăzcan, Ulun UluÄ, Latif Celal KĂŒpelioÄlu. “Family planning among women in the Bahçelievler district of Istanbul.” TAJEV 2016, PP-026.
- H. F. YazıcıoÄlu, Atilla Ăankaya, Mehmet AygĂŒn, Osman Ăzyurt, Ăzlem Ăetin, Ziya Ăebi, Serdar Koç, Yakup Ćensoy, Levent YaĆar, SĂŒha Sönmez. “Fetal ear length development in pregnancies between 14-34 weeks in the Turkish population.” Zeynep Kamil Medical Bulletin, 2004; 35(2).
- H. F. YazıcıoÄlu, Ăzlem DĂŒlger, O. Nuri Ăzyurt, Atilla Ăankaya, Mehmet AygĂŒn. “Timing, complication rates, efficiency, and cost analysis of prenatal invasive procedures at SĂŒleymaniye Maternity Hospital.” Zeynep Kamil Medical Bulletin, 2004; 35(2).
- Jane Ăzcan, Ăzlem DĂŒlger, Latif KĂŒpelioÄlu, A. İhsan Gönenç, Aynur ErĆahin. “Tubal torsion in pregnancy: a case report.” TAJEV 2014.
- Latif KĂŒpelioÄlu, Ăzlem DĂŒlger, Jane Ăzcan, A. İhsan Gönenç, Aynur ErĆahin. “Intracornual pregnancy: a case report.” TAJEV 2014.
- Ăzlem DĂŒlger, 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.
- Ăzlem DĂŒlger, 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.
- Ăzlem DĂŒlger, Mustafa Yasin Ăztoprak. “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.
- Ăzlem DĂŒlger, 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.
- Ăzlem DĂŒlger. “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.
- Ăzlem DĂŒlger, 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 AĂSAP General Directorate at SĂŒleymaniye 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 SĂŒleymaniye Maternity and Gynaecology Hospital, Istanbul.
- CerrahpaĆa IVF and Reproductive Endocrinology Days 2006 at Istanbul University CerrahpaĆa 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 ĂŒber die TĂ€tigkeit 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).
- ‘CerrahpaĆa IVF and Reproductive Endocrinology Days’ at Istanbul University CerrahpaĆa Faculty of Medicine (12-13 June 2006).
- KMĂ TĂBİTAK Project Writing Training at KaramanoÄlu 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 ĂeĆme Sheraton
She has authored and co-authored numerous articles published in international journals. Her works include:
- H.F. YazıcıoÄlu, L. YaĆar, Ă. DĂŒlger. “Hysteroscopic removal of a foreign body from the subvesical space.” International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics, July 2004; Volume 86, Issue 1; 48-49.
- H.F. YazıcıoÄlu, R. DemirbaĆ Ersu, Ă. DĂŒlger Ăetin, A. Ăankaya, M. AygĂŒn, O.N. Ăzyurt, Z. Ăebi, L. YaĆar, S. Sönmez. “Ductus venosus doppler waveform analysis: a new tool for the early prediction of preeclampsia?” Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology, September 2005; Volume 26, p. 15.04.
- Ăzlem DĂŒlger, Bulat Aytek Ćık, Yılda Arzu Aba. “A comparative randomised study on the effect of vaginally administered glyceryl trinitrate placebo on cervical ripening prior to induction of labour in overdue pregnancies.” Indian Journal of Pharmacology, Sep-Oct 2018; 50(5): 260-265.
- Jane Ăzcan, Ăzlem DĂŒlger, Latif KĂŒpelioÄlu, Ali İhsan Gönenç, Aynır Ćahin. “Uterine sarcoma in a 14-year-old girl presenting with uterine rupture.” Gynecologic Oncology Reports, 10(2014): 44-46.
- Ulun UluÄ, Ali İhsan Gönenç, Ăzlem DĂŒlger, Latif KĂŒpelioÄlu, GĂŒray Kılıç. “Laparoscopic management of primary ovarian leiomyoma in a patient with pelvic kidney.” Gynecology Obstetrics & Reproductive Medicine, 2016; 22.
- Bulat Aytek Ćık, Mehtap ĆentĂŒrk, Serkan Kumbasar, Elif SĂŒmer, Yılda Arzu Aba, Ăzlem DĂŒlger. “Cervical cytologic and colposcopic changes in cases using IUDs for a long time.” International Journal of Health Services Research and Policy, 2017; 2(1): 1-9.
- Yılda Arzu Aba, Ăzlem DĂŒlger, Bulat Aytek Ćık, Ozan Ozolcay. “Levels and predictors of anxiety and depression in Turkish pregnant women during the Covid-19 pandemic.”
- Ăzlem DĂŒlger, Figen TaĆer, U. Ămer OsmanoÄlu, A. Nigar Serin. “Fetal biometric parameter charts of a Central Anatolian Turkish population.” CUREUS, 16(2): e55252.
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