Young Doctors' Gathering Focused on the "Brain": Presence of Health Minister and Bayraktar

International Medical Students Congress Begins in Istanbul

On June 12, 2026, the city of Istanbul hosted one of the most significant scientific events of the year in the field of medicine. The 2nd International Medical Students Congress (CIMSC 2026) commenced with the central theme of the "Brain," aiming to bring together young elites and prominent specialists [1]. Organized by the Cansağlığı Foundation (Cansağlığı Vakfı), the event explores the latest achievements in neurology, neurosurgery, and child psychiatry.

The presence of prominent figures such as Prof. Dr. Kemal Memişoğlu, the Turkish Minister of Health, and Selçuk Bayraktar, Chairman of the Board of Baykar, demonstrates the strategic importance of this meeting for the future of the health system and technology in Turkey [1][2].

Selçuk Bayraktar: The Future Doctor Must Know the Algorithm

Selçuk Bayraktar, speaking at the ceremony as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Cansağlığı Foundation, emphasized the necessity of the link between engineering and medical sciences. In a thought-provoking statement addressed to young doctors, he said: "In the future world, doctors who are unaware of algorithms and computational logic will remain incomplete in the treatment process" [2].

Referring to Turkey's successes in the defense industry, Bayraktar noted that the same model of innovation and technological independence must be implemented in the health sector. He emphasized that the use of artificial intelligence in medical imaging and diagnostic systems will create a revolution in healthcare that will save thousands of lives [2].

The Health Minister's "Production-Oriented Health" Vision

Prof. Dr. Kemal Memişoğlu, the Minister of Health, unveiled the government's new strategy titled "Production-Oriented Health" (Üreten Sağlık) at the gathering. He stated that Turkey's goal is not only to provide medical services but to become a global hub for the production of medical knowledge and technology [3].

Addressing medical students, the Health Minister emphasized that the government will provide full support for research projects in neuroscience and neurotechnology. He added that cooperation between universities and the industrial sector is the key to achieving independence in advanced medical equipment [1].

Focus on Neurotechnologies and Brain Surgery

The choice of the "Brain" as the theme for this congress was not accidental. With the increasing burden of neurological and psychiatric diseases worldwide, research on the complex structure of the brain has become the top priority for scientific centers. During the congress, numerous specialized panels were held on microsurgery, brain-computer interfaces (BCI), and modern treatments for Parkinson's disease [1][2].

This event, moving beyond a mere academic meeting, serves as a multilateral platform where young students have the opportunity to exchange views with technology leaders and the country's major policymakers, mapping their future career paths in the digital world.