Regulation of Güven Health Group's Dr. Aysun-Ahmet KÜÇÜKEL Medicine Awards

This regulation covers the procedures and conditions, as well as all other aspects, of the Güven Health Group's Dr. Aysun-Ahmet KÜÇÜKEL Medicine Awards.

Article 1.

• This regulation covers all aspects of the Dr. Aysun-Ahmet KÜÇÜKEL Medicine Awards, which are organized by Ankara Güven Hospital.

Article 2.

• In the field of medicine, the awards are divided into four categories: "Best Scientific Research Award," "Young Researcher Project Support Award," "Digital Transformation and Innovative Approach in Health Award," and "Honorary Award."

· The Güven Hospital's Scientific Committee oversees all award-related matters. If the number of applications received is insufficient, the Scientific Committee may award the prize in only one of these categories.

Article 3.

• Studies and projects that any jury member has involved in cannot be nominated for the award.

Article 4.

The following criteria apply to applications for the " Best Scientific Research Award":

• Candidates may submit studies in internal medicine, surgery, or diagnostic medicine that have been published or accepted for publication.

• The nominated study should be a clinical trial or experimental study. Applications that are case presentations, reviews, technical notes etc. are not evaluated.

• The nominated study should be authored in Turkish or English.

• Nominations are accepted for research that has been published within the last year as of the application deadline. Studies published prior to the date of evaluation are not evaluated.

• Studies that have already been granted an award by a local private institution or organization cannot be nominated. Studies that are currently being evaluated by another private institution or organization are not eligible. This rule does not apply to poster and presentation awards presented at congresses, as well as awards presented by TUBITAK (Turkey's Council for Scientific and Technological Research), professional associations, and public institutions. Candidates state that they comply with these conditions in the application. If any of these conditions are violated, the award is declared invalid and retracted, even if it has been announced.

• Candidates should be citizens of Republic of Turkey. However, physicians who graduated from a School of Medicine in Turkey and work in compliance with Turkish legislation may also apply.

• • Applications must be submitted electronically via https://www.guvenvakfi.org/tip-odulleri

• All or a substantial portion of the studies nominated should have been conducted in the country.

• One fifth (1/5) of the material prize is given to the lead author. The remaining funds are distributed equally among all researchers (including the lead author).

Article 5.

The following criteria apply to applications for the "Young Researcher Project Support Award":

• The research project should have been approved by an ethical committee.

• The lead researcher of the project should not be older than 41 years of age as of the application deadline.

• Candidates should be citizens of Republic of Turkey. However, physicians who graduated from a School of Medicine in Turkey and work in compliance with Turkish legislation may also apply.

• Applications must be submitted electronically via https://www.guvenvakfi.org/tip-odulleri

• Detailed study plan and schedule, total budget of the project and how and why the funds will be spent should be clearly specified in the project.

• The support/award should be specified while publishing the completed projects and this subject should be stated in the application.

• Applicants should not have applied for or received funding for the project from another institution or organization. This condition does not apply to supports given by public institutions and professional associations.

Article 6.

The following criteria apply to applications for the “ Digital Transformation and Innovative Approach in Health Award ”.

• Studies/projects that reduce unnecessary workload in current operations, assist with diagnostic support, incorporate internet of things (Medical IoT)-oriented devices, incorporate preventive and predictive algorithms on data relationships across multiple branches, and contribute to the digital transformation of health through similar approaches are eligible for nomination.

• Studies that have already been granted an award by a local private institution or organization cannot be nominated. Studies that are currently being evaluated by another private institution or organization are not eligible. This rule does not apply to poster and presentation awards presented at congresses, as well as awards presented by TUBITAK (Turkey's Council for Scientific and Technological Research), professional associations, and public institutions. Candidates state that they comply with these conditions in the application. If any of these conditions are violated, the award is declared invalid and retracted, even if it has been announced.

Article 7.

Each year, the "Honorary Award" is presented to a person selected by the Scientific Committee of Güven Health Group from among "physicians who are competent in their field of medicine, have set an example and inspired society, patients, and healthcare employees regarding medical ethics and practices, have successfully completed an active working life, and have contributed to Güven Hospital's healthcare practices and advancement in the field of health in the past."

Article 8.

The award schedule is prepared as follows:

• Each year, in January, written announcements and posters announcing the award are distributed to medical schools, teaching and research hospitals, the Turkish Medical Association, and professional associations.

• Applications must be submitted electronically via https://www.guvenvakfi.org/tip-odulleri

• The application deadline is February 21^st of each year.

• Within two weeks of the application deadline, the jury completes the evaluation and announces the results.

• Awards are given to the winners in March.

Article 9.

Selection of jury members and evaluation:

• Jury consists of 7 members.

• Jury includes at least 2 members from fields of Internal Medicine, Surgery and Basic Sciences.

• Jury members are chosen by the Scientific Committee of Güven Group.

• The jury should include at least one member of the Scientific Committee.

• Physicians from university hospitals and other institutions and organizations with relevant qualifications may be invited to serve on the jury.

• Jury members should have studies published in SCI the number of which should at least meet the associate professorship application criteria.

• Jury may assign a reporter or referee, when deemed necessary.

• Even if reporter and referee are assigned, final decision is made by the jury.

• If there are insufficient applications for each category, the applications are evaluated by the Scientific Committee of the Güven Group. If necessary, physicians with relevant qualifications from other institutions and organizations may be invited to serve on the jury.

• Following the completion of the evaluation, jury members are invited to the decision meeting. Each jury member takes the floor and explains his or her decision in the meeting, at which point voting begins.

• Open voting system is adopted.

• The decision is recorded in the outcome minute, which is then signed by all members. Members' votes are not disclosed.

• The jury may not find a study deserving of the award.

• Identities of jury members are not disclosed until the award results are declared.

Article 10.

• A ceremony is held to present material awards and award certificates. Results are publicized through media organs.

Article 11.

• All researchers are invited to the ceremony in writing. Certificates of recognition for candidates who were unable to attend the ceremony are posted. Their material awards are transferred to their bank accounts.

Article 12.

• Awards and their amounts are determined and declared by Executive Board, each year.

Article 13.

• Güven Health Group reserves the right to amend the calendar and conditions specified in this regulation, as well as to grant or cancel awards. Such changes do not constitute grounds for making a claim.