Turkish Medical Council (Türkiye Tıp Encümeni) and Scientific Activities Between 1946-1966

Abstract

Introduction: This study aims to explain the scientific activities carried out between the years 1946 and 1966 by Türkiye Tıp Encümeni, which is the continuation of Cemiyet-i Tıbbiye-i Osmaniye, one of the most important and oldest scientific organizations in Turkey. The scientific activities, especially publications, scientific meetings, symposiums, and Turkish National Medical Congresses conducted by Türkiye Tıp Encümeni, have been presented here in detail.Methods: The history of the Council is chronologically explained. The publications issued by the Council from 1946 to 1966 were examined. Other sources of benefit include the Council-owned archives, Turkish National Medical Journal of Archives, and Congress books.Results: Between 1946 and 1966, the Council had 10 congresses, 15 symposiums, 132 scientific meetings, 20 conference books, and 57 periodicals.Conclusion: A total of 1036 presentations were made in the 10 organized congresses. Seventeen different topics were discussed in the 15 symposiums. In the 132 scientific meetings held, 317 scientific notifications were made.

Keywords

• Medical Council of Turkey
• Turkish National Medical Congresses
• Medical Council of Turkey Archive