Achieving worldwide success with his pioneering contributions to psychiatry, scientific research, and education both nationally and internationally, Üsküdar Üniversitesi Founding Rector, Psychiatrist Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan is featured in the book “Anılarla Tıpta Öncüler-I”. In the book, which highlights the achievements of pioneering figures in medicine, he is referred to as a leading name in psychiatry under the title “Nevzat Tarhan with Memories, Doyen Breaking Molds in Psychiatry”.
Among the editors of the book, published by Akademisyen Kitapevi, are Dr. Cengiz Yakıncı, Dr. Yaşar Durmaz, and Dr. Mehmet Ali Erkurt.
The book shares Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan’s biography, aphorisms, memoirs, and a further reading section with readers.
Emre Şimşek, a TRT Announcer and one of the editors of the book ‘Ezber Bozan Hayatlar’, penned the section on Tarhan.
He conducted the first brain mapping studies in Turkey…
In the book, it is emphasized that Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan chose psychiatry not only to have a good profession but also to be able to touch people’s hearts; “Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan is not just a scientist, but also a soldier who fought for the good of society and Turkey’s democratic life, dedicating his life to this cause. He chose the psychiatry branch not only to have a good profession but also to be able to touch people’s hearts. He thought it was the most social field of medicine and closer to human values, and despite interning in the ear, nose, and throat field, he continued his professional life with psychiatry, the branch closest to his heart. Prof. Dr. Ayhan Songar, the founder of the psychiatry department at Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine and one of the prominent names of that era, also influenced this decision. Although psychoanalysis was popular in those years, he was more interested in biochemistry and brain electrophysiology. He carried out the first brain mapping studies in Turkey,” were the statements used.
There is a cure for everything except death…
In the section mentioning that Tarhan stayed current by continuously following global developments; “Nevzat Tarhan, always in pursuit of innovations and very keen on technology, constantly followed global developments in his profession. Struggle and quest always kept him vibrant, and he always preferred to stay away from the standard. The maxim ‘There is a cure for everything except death’ was effective in this quest. Nevzat Tarhan made it his principle to take on the patient’s health advocacy and seek solutions no matter what the problem was. This approach also led him to follow innovations,” were the statements used.
He founded Turkey’s first neuropsychiatry hospital…
In the article discussing the establishment process of NPİSTANBUL Hospital, Turkey’s first neuropsychiatry hospital; “The idea of opening a hospital this time emerged in the mind of Nevzat Hodja, who spent everything he had in the field of health, even selling his cooperative, which was still in debt, to purchase equipment. Disregarding well-intentioned warnings that he would lose everything and go bankrupt, he rolled up his sleeves to solve the financing aspect of the work. By selling everything he owned and using some financing, he founded Turkey’s first neuropsychiatry hospital,” it was stated.
The foundations of Üsküdar Üniversitesi were laid…
In the article discussing the establishment phases of Üsküdar Üniversitesi; “Prof. Dr. Nevzat Tarhan Hodja’s story, full of struggles and quests, constantly directed him to seek and achieve more. In 2008, Prof. Dr. Kemal Arıkan Hodja visited the hospital. He said, ‘You have electrophysiology, brain imaging, and you are establishing a pharmacogenetics laboratory. You have everything a university should have.’ Nevzat Hodja thought, ‘Since I have dedicated myself to this, I need to establish a university.’ Nevzat Hodja believed that health and education should be combined. By putting all his assets forward, he laid the foundations of Üsküdar Üniversitesi. With the motto ‘Thematic University,’ health, technology, and education came together,” it was mentioned.
Tarhan’s book sales exceed one million…
In the book, which mentions Tarhan’s establishment of the link between faith and science; “Tarhan, by virtue of his profession, closely monitors and examines the structure of our society, its value judgments, and beliefs. By establishing the link between faith and science, he shares issues that bring healing to the public. He frequently gives statements on social media, digital channels, television, and radio, and his ideas resonate with millions. The books he has prepared, blended with the lives and philosophies of Mevlâna and Yunus Emre, the cornerstones of our culture, contribute to individual, family, and societal life. The sales of his books exceed one million,” were the statements used.