Department of Physiology

The Department of Physiology at Dicle University Faculty of Medicine was established under the name of 'Physiology Chair' during the 1968-1969 academic year, following the transfer of our students studying at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine to Diyarbakır. Initially, for almost ten years, physiology courses were taught by esteemed faculty members from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine's Physiology Chair. Until the core academic staff of the department was established, physiology courses were taught by visiting faculty members (rotators) and clinical teaching staff of Dicle University Faculty of Medicine. From its establishment until 1982, the position of Chair of Physiology was held by the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine in each term. In 1982, with the implementation of YÖK's Law No. 2547, the term 'Chair' in Medical Faculties was replaced with 'Department.'

Physiology is a branch of life sciences that studies the structure and function of living organisms. It investigates the workings of tissues, organs, and systems from the molecular level, examining how they interact and contribute to the functioning of the entire organism. Physiology serves as a bridge between basic sciences and clinical sciences and is an indispensable source of knowledge for physicians.

The Department of Physiology at Dicle University Faculty of Medicine was established in 1968. The department consists of 14 faculty members, 3 administrative staff, 3 medical specialization students, 7 doctoral students, and 2 master's students. It is located within the Dicle University campus.

The objectives of the Department of Physiology at Dicle University Faculty of Medicine are as follows:

To establish the foundations of physiology by studying physiological events at the molecular, cellular, tissue, organelle, organ, and system levels.
To determine the clinical significance of physiological events and improve physicians' clinical approaches.
To conduct research in the field of physiology and generate new knowledge.
To provide education in the field of physiology and train qualified physiologists.

The Department of Physiology at Dicle University Faculty of Medicine consists of four divisions:

Molecular Physiology Division
Cellular Physiology Division
Circulatory Physiology Division
Respiratory Physiology Division

The department also has a research laboratory where studies are conducted on the fundamentals and clinical significance of physiological events.

The Department of Physiology at Dicle University Faculty of Medicine offers physiology courses to medical students. Additionally, it provides graduate education in the field of physiology. The department aims to equip medical students with fundamental knowledge and clinical significance in the field of physiology.

Academic Staff:

Prof. Dr. Hüda OFLAZOĞLU DİKEN - Head of Department
Prof. Dr. Mustafa KELLE
Prof. Dr. Mehmet AYBAK
Prof. Dr. Mukadder BAYLAN
Prof. Dr. Basra Deniz OBAY
Prof. Dr. Hakkı Murat BİLGİN
Research Assistant Hacer (KAYHAN) KAYA
MD Cemre UÇAR EKİN
MD Süleyman Adar YAVUZ
MD Merve ASLAN ESEN
MD Veysel ATASOY

Contact Details:

Address: Dicle Üniversity Campus 21280 DİYARBAKIR
Phone: +90-412-248-8001-16 Extension: 4570