Total number of courses/subjects offered

Phase 1: 21

Phase 2: 13

Phase 3: 31

Phase 4: 8 (clerkship)

Phase 5: 16 (clerkship)

Phase 6: Internship

Total: 89 courses

Number of courses/subjects related to sustainability offered

SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being, SDG 4: Quality Education, SDG 9: Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure, SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities, SDG 5: Gender Equality, SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals are the most common SDGs offered by the academic staff of our faculty.

The Faculty of Medicine’s education and research activities align closely with several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The most common SDGs supported by academic staff are SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being, SDG 4: Quality Education, SDG 9: Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure, SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities, SDG 5: Gender Equality, and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals.

All 83 courses (excluding Turkish language courses) contribute directly or indirectly to SDG 3, as they collectively aim to improve health and well-being through knowledge of medical sciences, ethical conduct, and clinical competence. Among them, Public Health and Social Medicine, Medicine and Ethics, Occupational Health and Safety, Evidence-Based Medicine, and Traditional, Complementary and Functional Medicine are the most directly related—five courses explicitly supporting SDG 3.

Under SDG 4 – Quality Education, courses emphasizing lifelong learning, digital literacy, ethics, and evidence-based practice include History of Medicine and Ethics, Evidence-Based Medicine, Biostatistics and Medical Informatics, Basic Professional Skills & Communication Skills, Artificial Intelligence in Medicine, and Health Communication—six courses in total.

For SDG 5 – Gender Equality, courses such as Adolescent Health, Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Child and Adolescent Mental Health contribute to gender-sensitive medical training and awareness.

Courses reflecting SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure include Regenerative Medicine I & II, Medical Genetics, Artificial Intelligence in Medicine, Medical Biochemistry, Pharmacology, and Microbiology—seven courses fostering innovation and biomedical advancement.

Aligned with SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities, Public Health and Social Medicine, Medicine and Ethics, Forensic Medicine, Occupational Health and Safety, and Health Communication address ethical access to healthcare, social determinants, and equity—five courses in total.

Additionally, Environmental Education I, Public Health and Social Medicine, Occupational Health and Safety, and Emergency Medicine and Patient Care are indirectly connected to SDG 12 & 13 – Responsible Consumption and Climate Action, by promoting environmental awareness and resilience.

Finally, Introduction to Clinical Practice, Evidence-Based Medicine, Public Health and Social Medicine, and Health Communication foster collaboration and intersectoral partnerships, supporting SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals.

Total number of university programmes with international collaborations

1 (Phase 6 Internship, collaborating with Mersin University)

Total number of study programmes related to sustainability offered           

1 (Medicine Program)

Total number of graduates with green jobs (for the last 3 years) (Faculty Dean)

0

Impact of Education and Research programmes in supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

The Faculty of Medicine at Girne American University contributes significantly to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through its education, research, and community engagement initiatives. Curricula focus on evidence-based medicine, ethical considerations, and global health—clearly in alignment with SDG 3 (Good Health & Well-being) and SDG 4 (Quality Education). Under the guidance of professionals in fields like Medical Microbiology, Medical Biology and Genetics, Physiology, and Biochemistry in an interdisciplinary curriculum, the faculty provides students with both know-how and values that fit into a sustainable, equal society.

Key research programs address major health issues such as infectious diseases, regenerative medicine, molecular diagnostics, and preventative healthcare – aiding progress towards SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities). Partnerships with hospitals, public institutions, and international collaborations facilitate health equity, ethical research, and the translation of scientific knowledge for the benefit of society.

Under the direction of the Faculty, the Centre of Excellence in Education, Training, and Research (CEETR) will amplify this impact by contributing to cutting-edge teaching strategies and methods fostering digital transformation and inclusive education practices compatible with SDG 5 (Gender Equality) and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).

In combination, these educational and research advances are helping to position GAU’s Faculty of Medicine as a regional driver of sustainable development, creating healthier communities, increasing scientific awareness, and furthering the United Nations’ global agenda through responsive and progressive medical education.