Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry
Professional Background: Dr. Aykan Pulular is a highly experienced consultant in old age psychiatry with 21 years in the field. He is currently working at the Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, where he specializes in psychiatry for older adults. Dr. Pulular holds a GMC registration number 7036094 and is a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych).
Education and Training:
Doctor of Medicine: Anadolu University School of Medicine, Turkey (1989)
Specialization in Psychiatry: Psychiatry Department, Medical Faculty University of Trakia, Edirne, Turkey (2009)
MRCPsych: Royal College of Psychiatrists (2019)
Professional Experience: Dr. Pulular has an extensive career in psychiatry, having worked in various roles across Turkey and the UK.
Her roles have included: Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry: Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (April 2022 – present)
Specialist Registrar in Psychiatry: Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (January 2022 – April 2022)
Specialty Doctor in Old Age Psychiatry: St Ann’s Hospital, The Oaks Ward at Chase Farm Hospital, and St Charles Hospital (2018 – 2021)
Consultant Psychiatrist: Bergama State Hospital, Izmir, Turkey (2011 – 2013)
Consultant Psychiatrist: Medical Faculty University of Trakia, Edirne, Turkey (2003 – 2011)
General Practitioner: Ministry of Health, Goztepe Saglik Ocagi, Izmir, Turkey (1989 – 2003)
Research and Publications: Dr. Pulular has contributed to significant research in the field of psychiatry. Notable publications include: Obsessive and Compulsive Symptoms in a National Sample of Older People: Published in The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry.
Psychiatry in the Ottoman Empire: Accepted for publication in the British Journal of Psychiatry.
Therapeutic Approach: Dr. Pulular integrates various therapeutic methods in his practice, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Schema Therapy. Her extensive training and supervision in these areas enhance his ability to provide comprehensive mental health care.
Professional Skills and Experience: Dr. Pulular has demonstrated expertise in managing complex psychiatric conditions in both inpatient and outpatient settings. She has worked closely with multidisciplinary teams, providing leadership and supervision to junior doctors and medical students. Her experience spans across different cultural contexts, adding to his resilience and adaptability in diverse clinical environments.
Teaching and Mentorship: Throughout his career, Dr. Pulular has been involved in teaching and mentoring medical students and nursing staff. She has conducted mock examinations and provided informal teaching on various psychiatric topics.
Certifications: Section 12 Approval:
CNWL NHS Trust Cognitive Behavioural Therapy: 200 hours training under Prof. Mehmet Zihni
Sungur Schema Therapy: Training under Dr. Alp Karaosmanoglu