After his graduation from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in Ankara, Dr Doruk Cevdi Katlan completed his specialisation in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Hacettepe University Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He then achieved the title of “Maternal and Fetal Medicine Specialist” after completing his second specialisation training at Ankara University Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Perinatology. He is currently working as senior Maternal and Fetal Medicine Specialist at Istanbul Training and Research Hospital - Perinatology Unit in Istanbul. He has made considerable contributions to many national and international meetings and congresses.