<p>He graduated from the Medical Faculty of Aegean University in 1989 and completed his residency in Otolaryngology at İzmir Atatürk Education and Research Hospital in 1994. Following this, he spent a year as a research fellow in the Department of Otolaryngology at the University of Pittsburgh. In 1997, he received his first academic appointment at Pamukkale University. He is affiliated with several professional organizations, including the Turkish Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery Association, the European Academy of Otology and Neurotology, the Neurotological and Equilibriometric Society, and the Mediterranean Society of Otology and Audiology. He has authored numerous articles, book chapters, and books in both Turkish and English, primarily focused on Otology and Neurotology. In recent years, his research has centered on hearing reconstruction, implants, endoscopic ear surgery, vestibular disorders, and vestibular rehabilitation.</p>

<p>Michael East is an Audiologist and Clinical Scientist from the UK with extensive experience in senior clinical roles within the National Health Service, specialising in paediatric audiology and vestibular assessment and rehabilitation.</p> <p>He holds undergraduate and postgraduate degrees from the University of Southampton and Aston University, and completed the UK’s National School of Healthcare Science “Scientist Training Programme”, leading to registration as a Clinical Scientist.</p> <p>Now working internationally as a Clinical Trainer with Interacoustics Academy, Michael delivers advanced training and lectures on auditory and vestibular diagnostics. He has presented at numerous international scientific conferences, guest lectured at prestigious academic institutions, and has developed many open-access online courses for clinicians across a range of settings.</p> <p>Michael is passionate about translating good scientific practice into high-quality, patient-centred care. His work focuses on helping clinicians apply evidence-based techniques confidently and effectively in real-world clinical settings.</p>