2020-2021 Academic Year 4th Term graduates of the Joint Medicine Program conducted by Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU) Dr. Fazıl Küçük Faculty of Medicine and Marmara University Faculty of Medicine received their diplomas at a ceremony held in Istanbul.
Marmara University Faculty of Medicine-EMU Dr. Fazıl Küçük Faculty of Medicine Graduation Ceremony was held at Marmara University Anadolu Hisarı Campus. Marmara University Vice Rector Prof. Dr. Mustafa Kurt, EMU Dr. Fazıl Küçük Faculty of Medicine Dean Prof. Dr. Nahide Gökçora, Dean of Marmara University Faculty of Medicine Prof. Dr. Hakan Gündüz, Marmara University faculty members, graduates and their families attended the ceremony. The ceremony started with the entrance of the graduates to ceremony venue and a music concert.
“Welcome to Your Professional Life”
Speaking at the ceremony, Dean of Marmara University Faculty of Medicine Prof. Dr. Hakan Gündüz conveyed his appreciation to the 6th grade students who completed their studies between the two pandemics, and to the faculty members who worked with great devotion under the pandemic conditions. He concluded his speech with the words "You have the strength and determination to realize what is in your heart, I welcome you to your professional life and wish you continued success".
Speaking on behalf of Marmara University Faculty of Medicine academic staff members at the ceremony, Chair of Marmara University Internal Medicine Department Prof. Dr. Tülin Tanrıdağ addressed the graduates and said, "Today you are living one of the most important moments of your life, it is normal to feel proud, lucky and successful, you deserve to feel this way." Continuing her words, Tanrıdağ said “Do not be arrogant towards other people among whom you have come out while practicing your profession. Do not see them as different from yourselves, no matter what difficulties you face, stick to the oath that you are about to take. As young doctors, stick to two principles; First of all, do not harm and do not leave your patients untreated no matter what. Violence is also common in healthcare. Be conscious and cautious against possible negativities. I would like to emphasize that we owe our existence and the happiness we are currently experiencing to our leader Mustafa Kemal Atatürk and his comrades in arms. As a female faculty member, I have never forgotten this. I won't say work hard, you have already worked hard. Never break your ties with art and science, study paramedics, travel at every opportunity, get to know different places and cultures. As Ibni Sina said, the breadth of life is greater than its length,".
Oath Taking
The ceremony continued with the presentation of plaques and diplomas of faculty degrees. Marmara University Faculty of Medicine – EMU Dr. Fazıl Küçük Faculty of Medicine joint program top ranking student Öykü Zaimoğulları, second place holder Semiye Çayanoğlu and third place holder Durmuş Bora Çağer were presented with plaques and diplomas. The ceremony continued with the presentation of a plaque and diploma to Övgü Çetin, the student who was presented the "Emergency Intern of the Year" award traditionally given by the Emergency Medicine Association every year. 174 new doctors attending the ceremony, accompanied by Prof. Dr. Tülin Tanrıdağ, they took their medical oaths and took the first step towards their professional lives after throwing their caps.
