The Atatürk University Faculty of Dentistry has established a reputation for excellence in the Dentistry Specialization Education Entrance Exam (DUS).

 Atatürk University students obtained substantial success by achieving high rankings in Turkey during the 2025 -DUS 1st Term Exam, which was administered on April 20, 2025, and the results of which were announced on May 23, 2025.

 The DUS 2025 results indicate that Muhammet Can Alabas from the Faculty of Dentistry at Atatürk University ranked first in Turkey with 75,156 points, Şebnem Davran ranked second in Turkey with 74,000 points, and Ali Rauf Bayraktutan ranked ninth in Turkey with 72,387 points. The faculty's academic success was once again demonstrated by the fact that all three students were in the top 10 of the nationwide rankings.

 The members of Atatürk University, who garnered attention for their success in the ranking of over 100 state and foundation universities that provide dentistry education throughout Turkey, demonstrated the value of their modern education opportunities and the education provided by expert academicians in their respective fields with this significant achievement. These results have made Atatürk University, the premier institution in health education in its region, the pride of not only Erzurum but also Turkey. The university is distinguished by its modern infrastructure, strong academic staff, and student-oriented educational approach.

 Furthermore, Emin Şenol from Atatürk University accomplished a noteworthy accomplishment by ranking fourth in Turkey, as indicated by the results of the 2nd Term of the Medical Specialization Education Entrance Exam (TUS).

 Prof. Dr. Hacımüftüoğlu: "This Success is Not a Coincidence; It is the Product of Systematic Education"

 Prof. Dr. Ahmet Hacımüftüoğlu, the Rector of Atatürk University, underscored that the university's success is a direct consequence of its qualified academic staff, strong educational vision, and the opportunities it provides to its students. He stated, "The scientific heritage of our university and the dynamic structure of our Faculty of Dentistry have enabled this great success to be achieved." Our students who were ranked deserve our heartfelt congratulations. I would like to express my gratitude to the Dentistry community, our esteemed professors who made significant contributions to this accomplishment, and their families for their unwavering support. As Atatürk University, we are proud of the exceptional performance of our students at the national level, which serves as further evidence that we are on the correct path.

 The traditional power of Atatürk University in the field of health sciences continues to train qualified physicians in every corner of Turkey, ensuring that successes become continuous with the academic responsibility it carries. The university prepares students in the most equipped way on the path to specialization by focusing on quality and one-on-one attention in education.

 Corporate Communications Directorate – May 25, 2025