معرفی
Prof. Dr. UFUK ŞEKİR serves as Professor and Head of the Department of Sports Medicine at Bursa Uludag University Faculty of Medicine. He concurrently holds the position of Doping Control Officer at the Turkish Anti-Doping Commission since 2013 and previously directed the University's Health Services Vocational School from 2016 to 2020.
Education:
- Primary and Secondary Education: Germany
- High School: Bursa Yıldırım Beyazıt High School (graduated 1989)
- Medical Degree: Bursa Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine (1992-1998)
- Specialization in Sports Medicine: Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine (1998-2002)
- Associate Professor (2006), Full Professor (2012)
Research Focus: His clinical and academic work centers on musculoskeletal system injuries in athletes, with specialized expertise in knee, hip, ankle, and waist pathologies. He pioneers diagnostics for sports-related leg pain and leads national anti-doping education initiatives through postgraduate curriculum development.
Professional Impact: Served as team physician for Turkish Football Federation Youth National Teams (2005-2015), contributing to international youth competitions while establishing sports medicine protocols now standard in Turkish athletic organizations.
