Dr. Ziya TİNEL, born in Samsun in 1927, graduated from Erzurum High School in 1944 and completed his medical education at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine in 1951.

Between 1951 and 1952, Dr. Ziya TİNEL served as the District Health Officer in Hani parish and Çınar district of Diyarbakır. From 1953 to 1954, he worked as a Malaria Epidemic Medical Officer in Birecik, Urfa. Between 1954 and 1957, he held the positions of Regional Malaria Epidemic Chief and Provincial Health Director in Urfa. From 1958 to 1959, he served as the Deputy Chairman of the Türkiye BCG Campaign.

Dr. Ziya TİNEL specialized in Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, and Throat – ENT) medicine from 1959 to 1961. Between 1961 and 1964, he worked as an ENT Specialist at Ankara State Hospital, and from 1964 to 1979, he was the Founder and Chief of the ENT Clinic at SSK Ankara Hospital.

Dr. Ziya TİNEL retired in 1979 at his request and continued working as an independent physician until 1996.

Among Dr. Ziya TİNEL’s social activities:

1958-1965, served as the Founder, Director, and Physician of the METU Student Dormitories (initially as an honorary member).

1960-1964: Held the positions of General Secretary and President of the Ankara Medical Chamber.

1961-1964: Served as a Board Member of the Turkish Medical Association.

1963: Co-founded the Turkish Physicians Mutual Aid Association and the Science High School Association.

1965: Founded the Ankara Ear-Nose-Throat Association, serving as President and General Secretary for 18 years.

1966: Co-founded the Turkish Physicians and Pharmacists Union.

1971-1979: Served as a Member of the Medical Council of the Ministry of Health and Social Assistance.

1973: Co-founded the Ankara University Faculty of Theology Education Foundation.

1974: Contributed to the establishment of the Türkiye Ear-Nose-Throat Associations Federation.

1980: Co-founded the METU Prof. Dr. Mustafa N. PARLAR Education and Research Foundation, serving as Chairman of the Board of Trustees for 18 years. Since December 28, 1998, he has held the title of Honorary Chairman.

1983: Co-founded the Social Democracy Party.

1989: Co-founded the Atatürk Thought Association.

1993: Co-founded the Social, Political, and Economic Research Foundation (TESAV).

1997: Founded and became the second president of the Atatürkçü Düşünce Derneği (Kemalist Thought Association).

In 1976, he received the Honorary Medal and Medal of the National Tuberculosis Control Association.

In 1990, he was awarded the METU High Service Award.

Dr. Ziya TİNEL has authored two books: “Odyologic – Otonorological Tests and Evaluations” and “Rehabilitation of Laryngectomies.” He also has over 50 medical articles to his credit.

Married and father of four children, Dr. Ziya TİNEL passed away on November 2, 2003.