Students of Uskudar University Vocational School of Health Services (SHMYO) Nuclear Technology and Radiation Safety Program conducted a technical trip to Monrol Nuclear Products Industry and Trade, one of Turkey's leading companies in the field of nuclear medicine, to support their professional development and increase their sectoral awareness. During the trip, students had the opportunity to receive direct information from experts and observe current industry practices on-site.
Head of Nuclear Technology and Radiation Safety Program, Lecturer Dilek Aker, Head of Electrical and Energy Department, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Feride Kulalı Özdek, and program students participated in the organized trip.
During the technical trip, students were provided with personal protective equipment such as aprons, shoe covers, and alarmed dosimeters. Additionally, comprehensive information on general radiation safety, area monitors, and personal dosimeter usage was given. The high-level security measures taken were enlightening and instructive for the department students.
Monrol is a globally recognized company operating in the fields of radionuclide production, radiopharmaceutical development, and distribution. The company specializes in the production of radiopharmaceuticals used in advanced imaging methods such as PET and SPECT.
Students had the opportunity to receive direct information from experts
During the technical trip, accompanied by Monrol Radiation Safety Specialist Batuhan Gültekin, students;
• Production laboratories,
• Quality control and quality assurance units,
• Storage areas and cold chain logistics,
• Packaging and labeling processes,
• Radioactive waste management systems
had the opportunity to observe on-site and receive direct information from experts regarding the processes.
Attention was drawn to practices for radiation safety
Subsequently, an informative presentation was held in the company's meeting room. Within this scope, Monrol Theranostic Production Manager Onur Biter delivered a comprehensive presentation on the company's fields of activity, technological infrastructure, and its position in national and international markets.
Senior Radiation Safety Specialist İsmet Can Koltuk spoke about the company's practices for radiation safety and their importance. During the presentation, students had the opportunity to ask their questions.
Internship and job opportunities were also discussed
At the end of the technical trip, Monrol Human Resources Emine Ayşenur Dayanıklı informed the students about the internship and job opportunities offered by the company and invited them to share their resumes for potential future positions.
The fact that two graduates from Uskudar University are also working within Monrol inspired the students.
The contact established with a corporate and globally operating company like Monrol positively influenced not only the students' technical knowledge but also their professional perspectives. By observing current industry practices on-site, students gained a broader and more realistic perspective on their profession.
At the end of the trip, the students thanked Monrol officials for their interest and hospitality.