Background
Berkarda, Bulent was born on May 18, 1932 in Duzce, Turkey. Son of Kemal and Nadire Berkarda.
hematologist internist oncologist
Berkarda, Bulent was born on May 18, 1932 in Duzce, Turkey. Son of Kemal and Nadire Berkarda.
Doctor of Medicine summa cum laude, University Istanbul, Turkey, 1956. Doctor honorary causa, University Paris, 1997.
Intern, Haseki Therapeutics Clinic, Istanbul, Turkey, 1957-1958; resident, Haseki Therapeutics Clinic, 1958-1961; succesively assistant professor medicine, associate professor, head department hematology, professor medicine, head department oncology, associate dean, dean, Cerrahpasa School Medicine, Istanbul, 1964-1983; director department medical oncology, Cerrahpasa School Medicine, Istanbul, since 1975. Special Wilson fellow in oncology U. Rochester, New York, 1973-1974.
Served as medical officer Turkish Navy, 1962-1964. Member International Society Chemotherapy, International Society Hematology, American Society.Cancer Education, European Society Medical Education, various local societies.
Married Nevin Tirnakci, September 4, 1959. Children: Hulya, Kemal.