Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
A high-volume referral centre for adult reconstruction, hip preservation and complex arthroplasty
Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine is one of Türkiye’s leading academic orthopaedic centres, providing fellows with comprehensive exposure to adult reconstruction, hip preservation and complex arthroplasty. Based in Ankara, the department combines high-volume clinical practice with internationally recognised teaching and research within a major university hospital
🟦 Primary THA 🟦 Revision THA 🟨 Robotics 🟪 Hip Preservation 🟥 PJI
Host
Prof Bülent Atilla
Professor of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Chairman, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
📧 Email: batilla62@gmail.com
🌐 Website: www.hacettepe.edu.tr/international
Centre at a Glance
📍 Ankara, Türkiye
🎓 University teaching hospital
🦴 Main focus: Adult Reconstruction
🏥 67 inpatient beds
🏥 3 operating theatres
🤖 Robotic arthroplasty
👨⚕️ Consultant rotations
👨⚕️ Fellowship duration: 1–6 weeks
👥 Fellows accepted: Residents & Consultants
🔬 Research: Yes
🗣 Language: English / Turkish
Clinical Expertise
✓ Primary Hip Arthroplasty
✓ Revision Hip Arthroplasty
✓ Hip Preservation
✓ Robotics
✓ Periprosthetic Joint Infection
✓ Complex Adult Reconstruction
Clinical Activity
Annual Case Volume
| Procedure | Annual volume |
|---|---|
| Primary THA | 250–300 |
| Revision THA | >40 |
| Hip fractures | 300–400 |
| PAO | ~20 |
Training Experience
The fellowship programme is tailored to the individual educational objectives and level of experience of each fellow, providing comprehensive exposure to the full spectrum of adult reconstruction and arthroplasty procedures performed within the department. Fellows rotate among experienced consultant orthopaedic surgeons, allowing them to gain insight into different surgical techniques, clinical decision-making and perioperative management. Subject to hospital regulations, fellows are encouraged to observe and participate in outpatient clinics, daily ward rounds, operating theatre sessions and multidisciplinary discussions, with opportunities to scrub in and assist during surgical procedures.
Educational Programme
✔ Daily ward rounds
✔ Operating theatre
✔ Weekly Grand Round
✔ Research meetings
✔ Teaching sessions
✔ Fellow presentation
Research Opportunities
Fellows may have the opportunity to engage in the academic activities of the department, including participation in ongoing clinical research projects, multidisciplinary research meetings and collaborative studies. Depending on the duration of the visit and the host centre’s current activities, opportunities may also be available to contribute to clinical databases, prepare scientific presentations or manuscripts, and participate in publications. The extent of research involvement will vary according to the fellow’s interests, experience and the educational programme agreed with the host centre.
Research Highlights
- Ongoing clinical research projects
- Publication opportunities (where available)
- Clinical databases and registries
- Multidisciplinary research meetings
- National and international collaborations
- Opportunities to present research findings
Additional Opportunities
The opportunity to attend surgery in affiliated private hospitals and hip arthroscopy centres.
Practical Information
Accommodation: recommendations to follow
Nearest airport: Ankara Esenboga Airport, Esenboga Merkez, Ozal Bulvari, 06750 Cubuk/Ankara, Turkiye (30km from hospital)
Hospital location: Hacettepe, 06230 Altındag, Ankara, Turkiye
Public transport: information to follow
Visa information (if applicable): Fellows are responsible for ensuring they meet the entry requirements for Turkiye. Citizens of many European countries may enter Turkiye without a visa for short stays; however, visa requirements vary according to nationality. Applicants should check the latest entry requirements with the Turkish authorities before travelling. Thanks.
Contact
Prof Bülent Atilla
📧 Email: batilla62@gmail.com