Prof. Dr. Salih Özgöçmen
Education and Training:
- Medical Degree (1993): Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine, Samsun, Turkey.
- Specialization in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation (1998): Ankara Training and Research Hospital.
- Subspecialization in Rheumatology (2002): Fırat University Faculty of Medicine.
Academic and Professional Appointments:
- 2000-2009: Faculty Member at Fırat University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation.
- 2009-2022: Professor and Head of the Rheumatology Division at Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation.
- 2022-Present: Professor at İstinye University Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey.
Research and Clinical Interests:
- Spondyloarthritis, including ankylosing spondylitis and psoriatic arthritis.
- Musculoskeletal ultrasonography in rheumatic diseases.
- Imaging techniques, such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), in the assessment of rheumatic conditions.
- Rheumatoid arthritis, familial Mediterranean fever, and systemic sclerosis.
Professional Memberships and Roles:
- Member of the Assessment of Spondyloarthritis International Society (ASAS).
- Former Editor-in-Chief (2014-2016) of the Erciyes Medical Journal.
- Contributor to the Turkish Rheumatology Association’s online education platform.
Certifications and Courses:
- Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Board Certification: Turkish Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Association, Istanbul.
- Clinical Densitometry Certification: Ministry of Health of Turkey and International Osteoporosis Foundation.
- Advanced Musculoskeletal Ultrasonography Certificate: European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR).
- Advanced Rheumatology Course Certificate: New York University Department of Rheumatology, USA.
Publications and Contributions:
- Authored over 100 scientific articles published in international rheumatology journals.
- Written several books and book chapters in the field of rheumatology.
Prof. Dr. Salih Özgöçmen is a distinguished rheumatologist in Turkey, renowned for his expertise in spondyloarthritis, musculoskeletal ultrasonography, and imaging in rheumatic diseases.