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Ilke Akpinar, MD (Paediatric Surgeon), MSc
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Research AssociateEmail Phone: +1 780 448 4881 (259) |
Dr. Akpinar has her Doctor of Medicine from the University of Ankara, having completed her pediatric surgery residency at the University of Akdeniz. She has a Master of Science in Health Policy Research, specializing in Health Economics from School of Public Health, University of Alberta.
Dr. Akpinar has over 5 years of applied research experience in Canada with more than 10 years of clinical experience as a pediatric surgeon in Turkey. Her research interests include health outcomes and health services research, with a particular interest in the cost of clinical trials for medical devices and pharmaceuticals, economic evaluations for chronic diseases and screening programs.
Dr. Akpinar is a member of the Network of Alberta Health Economists (NOAHE).