Turkey’s healthcare system serves as a remarkable case study for healthcare transformation, having achieved universal health coverage for 84 million people through its Health Transformation Program since 2003, making it one of the most successful healthcare reforms globally with a 99% coverage rate. This program offers students the opportunity to explore Turkey’s unique position as a bridge between European and Middle Eastern healthcare markets, examining how the country has emerged as a leading medical tourism destination while modernizing its healthcare infrastructure and digital health initiatives. Students will engage with Turkey’s dynamic healthcare ecosystem through visits to cutting-edge medical facilities, health-tech startups, and policy institutions, gaining insights into healthcare management, medical tourism operations, and public-private partnerships in emerging markets.

Additionally, students will immerse themselves in Turkey’s rich cultural heritage that spans two continents. In Istanbul, they will explore the historic Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque while experiencing the vibrant Bosphorus waterfront that symbolizes Turkey’s role as a cultural and economic bridge. In Ankara, students will visit the political heart of Turkey, understanding how healthcare policy is shaped at the national level while exploring Ankara Castle and the city’s modern administrative districts. In Cappadocia, they will experience the unique geological landscape through hot air balloon rides and underground city tours, learning how rural healthcare delivery adapts to challenging geographical conditions. These experiences provide students with invaluable skills in cross-cultural healthcare management, international business strategy, and global health leadership while understanding how cultural factors influence healthcare delivery and patient care.