[4] It takes its name from Cerrah Mehmed Pasha, who gave its name to the Cerrahpaşa, Fatih district in Istanbul.

This separation was undertaken to improve administrative efficiency and service delivery by taking geographical location and functional specialization into account.

Units located in Çapa, Beyazıt, Vezneciler, and other nearby areas remained under Istanbul University.

Cerrahpaşa Medical School became the leading unit of the newly formed Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa.

For instance, the Cerrahpaşa Medical School was founded in 1827, reflecting the enduring academic traditions of the institutions.