Üsküdar University's 2025-2026 academic year commenced with the orientation program for the Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of Dentistry. On the first day of the orientation program, held with the participation of academic and administrative staff, students from the Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of Dentistry gathered. Within the scope of the program, department heads and directorates operating under Üsküdar University provided information to the new members of the Üsküdar family.
The orientation program was held at the Ibn Sina auditorium of Üsküdar University NP Sağlık Campus.
The opening speeches of the new academic year orientation program, held in two different sessions, were delivered by Üsküdar University Vice-Rector Prof. Dr. Hikmet Koçak, Üsküdar University Faculty of Medicine Dean Prof. Dr. Haydar Sur, and Faculty of Dentistry Dean Prof. Dr. Ergün Yücel.
Prof. Dr. Hikmet Koçak: "Being a good physician means understanding the patient…"
Vice-Rector Prof. Dr. Hikmet Koçak spoke at the opening of the orientation program. Koçak said; "Medicine is more than a profession; it's a way of life. It's a profession with no distinction between day and night, no Saturdays or Sundays. In fact, this profession is chosen because it serves people. Medicine is not just about writing a prescription and sending the patient away; it is the care you show to a patient who comes to you, physically and mentally, and surrenders themselves. If you don't understand the patient's state of mind, and simply write a prescription and send them off, you won't be a good physician. Being a good physician means understanding the patient."
Prof. Dr. Haydar Sur: "The white coat means hope"
Üsküdar University Faculty of Medicine Dean Prof. Dr. Haydar Sur discussed the importance of the medical profession. Sur said; "Being a doctor is a demanding profession; if you get too fixated on it, you can enter burnout syndrome, and gradually, the patient's problems may start to concern you less. To avoid this point, it is necessary to acquire productive hobbies like art and travel. Being a doctor is a privilege, but this privilege also has a price; one must work very hard to attain such a privilege. The white coat means hope, it means cleanliness, it means honesty. We must always be honest with our patients, their families, and our friends because we will obtain confidential information, perform procedures on their bodies and souls, and they will try to regain their health with our help."
Following the Faculty of Medicine orientation, an orientation was held for the students of the Faculty of Dentistry.
Prof. Dr. Ergün Yücel: "Dentistry is also a master-apprentice profession"
Üsküdar University Faculty of Dentistry Dean Prof. Dr. Ergün Yücel spoke at the opening of the orientation program. Yücel said; "Your field of work is humanity, and humanity is the most sacred being. We will be very happy to convey to you the most accurate and knowledgeable ways to treat people. On this path, your instructors will be your greatest guides. Our doors are not locked; as long as you have reasonable requests, simply knocking on the door is enough. Dentistry is also a master-apprentice profession. It encompasses elements of both craftsmanship and artistry. Therefore, visual judgment and an aesthetic perspective are very important. It's not just about looking, but truly seeing."
Students received information
Within the scope of the program, department heads and directorates operating under Üsküdar University provided information to newly registered students of Üsküdar University before classes.
Faculty of Health Sciences Assistant Dean Dr. Lecturer Nuri Bingöl informed students about distance education.
Corporate Communications Department Head Nur Akman mentioned that they carry out all corporate communication and promotional activities of the university. Akman provided information on the areas of work undertaken by the units operating within the Department.
Regarding the activities of the Health, Culture and Sports Department, SKS Manager Sadık Paksoy provided information.
Üsküdar University also explained the importance it places on quality to new students. In this context, Quality Club President İlayda Usta described the significance of quality and discussed the activities.
Student Affairs Department Head Serkan Kişin stated that students can check their attendance status, exam grades, course registration procedures, and exemption request results via the student information system.
Library and Documentation Department Manager Duygu Özçelik Nar informed students about libraries on campuses, electronic resources, and book borrowing.
Career Center Department Head Remziye Çopur provided information about the Career Center Department. She informed students about internships, alumni relations, and post-graduation employment opportunities.
Information Technologies Department Manager Ali Akcan informed students about the internet service available on every campus, student email addresses, smart boards in classrooms, and computer laboratories.
Cemre Fidancıoğlu provided information about the International Relations Department. Fidancıoğlu discussed Erasmus study mobility and internship mobility.
The program concluded with a group photo session.
Orientation to continue on October 6-7 and 8
The program will continue on October 6 with the School of Foreign Languages and Preparatory Program, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, International Relations Department,
on October 7 with the Faculty of Communication, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, and Vocational School of Health Services.
Subsequently, on October 8, a Conference on Combating Addiction will be given by Vice-Rector, Head of Forensic Sciences Department Prof. Dr. Sevil Atasoy.