Üsküdar University’s 2025–2026 academic year began with the orientation programs of the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Dentistry. On the first day of the orientation program, attended by academic and administrative staff, students of both faculties came together. Within the program and the departments operating under Üsküdar University provided information to the new members of the Üsküdar family.
The orientation program was held at the İbni Sina Auditorium of Üsküdar University NP Health Campus.
At the new academic year orientation, which was carried out in two separate sessions, the opening speeches were delivered by Üsküdar University Vice Rector Prof. Hikmet Koçak, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine Prof. Haydar Sur, and Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry Prof. Ergün Yücel.
Prof. Hikmet Koçak: “To be a good doctor means to understand the patient…”
Vice Rector Prof. Hikmet Koçak gave a speech at the opening of the orientation program: “Medicine is more than a profession, and it is a way of life. It is a profession without nights or weekends. In fact, this profession is chosen because it serves humanity. Medicine is not simply prescribing medication and sending the patient away; it is the care and attention you show to the patient who comes to you physically and spiritually, entrusting themselves to you. If you do not understand the patient’s emotional state and only write a prescription, you are not a good doctor. To be a good doctor means to understand the patient.”
Prof. Haydar Sur: “The white coat means hope”
Dean of the Faculty of Medicine Prof. Haydar Sur spoke on the importance of the medical profession: “Medicine is a heavy profession. If you limit yourself only to being a doctor, you may fall into burnout syndrome, and gradually, the patients’ problems will no longer matter to you. To avoid this, one must develop productive hobbies such as art and travel. Being a doctor is a privilege, but this privilege also comes at a price, and you must work very hard to earn it. 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 gain access to confidential information, we will perform procedures on their bodies and spirits, and with our effort, they will try to return to health.”
After the orientation for the Faculty of Medicine, the program continued with an orientation for the students of the Faculty of Dentistry.
Prof. Ergün Yücel: “Dentistry is also a master-apprentice profession”
Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry Prof. Ergün Yücel gave the opening speech for the dentistry orientation program: “Your field of work is human beings, and humans are the most sacred beings. We will be delighted to pass on to you the most accurate and knowledgeable ways of treating people. Along this path, your professors will be your greatest guides. Our doors are never locked, as long as your requests are reasonable, knocking will always be enough. Dentistry is also a master-apprentice profession. It contains elements of both craftsmanship and artistry. Therefore, visual precision and an aesthetic eye are very important. It is not only about looking, but it is about truly seeing.”
Students were informed
As part of the program, the departments operating under Üsküdar University provided newly enrolled students with information before the start of classes.
Asst. Prof. Nuri Bingöl, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences, informed students about distance education.
Nur Akman, Head of the Corporate Communications Department, explained that they carry out all of the university’s corporate communication and promotional activities. She also provided details about the units operating under the department and the fields they work in.
Regarding the activities of the Health, Culture and Sports Department, SKS Director Sadık Paksoy shared information with the students.
Üsküdar University also emphasized the importance it attaches to quality. In this context, İlayda Usta, President of the Quality Club, explained the significance of quality and shared details of their activities.
Serkan Kişin, Head of the Student Affairs Department, informed students that they can check their attendance status, exam grades, course registrations, and exemption results through the student information system.
Duygu Özçelik Nar, Manager of the Library and Documentation Department, provided information on the libraries on campus, electronic resources, and book lending.
Remziye Çopur, Head of the Career Center, introduced the activities of the Career Center Department. She gave students information about internships, alumni relations, and job opportunities after graduation.
Ali Akcan, Manager of the Information Technologies Department, provided information about the internet services available on all campuses, the email addresses assigned to students, the smart boards in classrooms, and the computer laboratories.
The presentation about the International Relations Department was given by Cemre Fidancıoğlu, who explained Erasmus study mobility and internship mobility.
The program concluded with a group photo.
Orientation to continue on October 6–7–8
On October 6, orientation will continue with the Coordinatorship of Foreign Languages and Preparatory School, the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, and the International Relations Department.
On October 7, the program will proceed with the Faculty of Communication, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, and the Vocational School of Health Services.
Finally, on October 8, a Conference on Combating Addiction will be delivered by Prof. Sevil Atasoy, Vice Rector and Head of the Department of Forensic Sciences.