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Introduction and Target: In modern societies, the perception of professional image affects the individual’s choice of profession and the decision to continue and maintain their existing professions. The aim of this research is to identify the levels of professional image perception of students who receive health management education at the bachelor’s level in Turkey. Method and Requirements: This research, which is of a defining type, was conducted with the participation of 213 health management students who studied at the bachelor level in the 2018-2019 educational year at the three foundation universities. In the collection of data, the scale "Intentional Information Form" and "Professional Imaging" were used. The data was analyzed in the SPSS 25.0 package program. The study found that 74.1 percent of the students were women and 93.1 percent were in the age range of 20-24 years. The health management department found that the image scale of the students to this profession was 3.31±,36 points. It was found that students mostly prefer this section with the advice of the close environment, they see health management as a profession that requires qualifications but they perceive it as a profession with a relatively low status. CONTRACT and RESULT: The Department of Health Management found that students have a middle-level image perception of the health management profession. In order to develop the image of health management, students should evaluate their professional perspectives and ensure their awareness of the importance of the professional image is increased.

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