Essentials of Medicine

Explore Healthcare Knowledge with UTA's Health Careers Institute

At the University of Texas at Arlington's Extension and Extended Campus (EEC) Health Careers Institute, we provide innovative, career-focused training designed to meet the evolving needs of healthcare and life sciences. Our programs blend academic expertise with real-world application, preparing professionals, students, and organizations to thrive at the intersection of medicine, technology, and healthcare delivery.

Whether you are a seasoned professional expanding your expertise, an aspiring clinician preparing for the next stage of training, or a leader in a field that intersects with healthcare, our courses are designed to give you the knowledge, confidence, and perspective needed to succeed.

Featured Courses:
Overview of BioHealth Informatics - Gain a solid foundation in both bioinformatics and health informatics, exploring how data and technology are transforming research, clinical practice, and public health.
Grant funding available for the Overview of BioHealth Informatics course to cover all expenses, click here for Grant Request Form
Essentials of Medicine: Insights for Non-Clinical Professionals - A comprehensive, 45-hour intensive designed for professionals in industries connected to healthcare who need a powerful overview of medical principles, logic, and systems.
Essentials of Medicine: A Comprehensive Overview for Aspiring Clinicians - An accelerated 45-hour overview of medicine for pre-medical students, medical students, and residents seeking a head start, broad review, or Board preparation.

At UTA EEC, we are committed to providing engaging, rigorous, and accessible learning opportunities that empower individuals to expand their skills, advance their careers, and make meaningful contributions to healthcare.


Instructor:
Ogan Gurel, MD
Dr. Ogan Gurel serves as BioHealth Innovation Specialist at the University of Texas Arlington with academic appointments inthe Department of Kinesiology and Department of Nursing in the College of Nursing & Health Innovation (CONHI), the Department of Management in the College of Business (COB), the Department of Philosophy & Humanities in the College of Liberal Arts (COLA), the Department of Bioengineering in the College of Engineering (COE), and the Division of Data Science in the College of Science (COS).

Dr. Gurel's career has ranged widely over all areas of bioinformatics and health informatics, working at companies and institutions such as IBM, Samsung, Booz Allen, Sg2, Sungkyunkwan University, DGIST, Roosevelt University, Harvard University, the Solbridge International School of Business (Korea), the University of Illinois at Chicago, Columbia University as well as many innovative startups.

Dr. Gurel obtained an MD degree Alpha Omega Alpha from the Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons (also doing graduate work in structural biology with Prof. Wayne Hendrickson, earning an MPhil degree) and received his bachelor's degree in Biochemical Sciences cum laude from Harvard College working with Prof. Martin Karplus (Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2013).

Authoring 14 peer-reviewed scholarly papers, presenting nearly 200 conference proceedings, and co-inventor on ten patent applications (three granted), this course provides a solid foundation in both areas. The focus is on building a solid background, learning basic informatics tools, understanding real-world applications, and preparing participants for further study or entry-level roles in bioinformatics and/or health informatics.

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