Professional credentials of doctor involved in investigation questioned

Ioanna Gaka, one of two doctors accused of potential manslaughter in the death of 54-year-old Giorgos Mazonakis, has come under scrutiny regarding her academic credentials. Gaka lists a Master of Science degree in Quantum Medicine from the Quantum University, based in Honolulu, Hawaii, in her curriculum vitae.

Investigations reveal that the institution, formally known as the International Quantum University for Integrative Medicine (IQUIM), is an unaccredited online private entity. According to assessments from academic sources such as McGill University, the institution is not a recognized university and lacks accreditation from any body approved by the United States Department of Education. Founded in 2002 by Canadian doctor Paul Drouin, the center offers remote education in holistic and integrative medicine, often using terminology from quantum physics as a therapeutic model.

The validity of the degree and its role in the doctor's professional practice has emerged during the broader investigation into the death of Mazonakis. While the legal proceedings regarding the manslaughter charges continue, the disclosure has sparked public debate regarding the standards of medical practitioners and the nature of non-traditional academic qualifications.