Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine traditional gown-wearing ceremony, which was last held in 2019 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, was re-organized after a 2-year hiatus. A total of 1146 students, including the students of Ağrı İbrahim Çeçen University Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences University, who continue their education at Atatürk University, as well as those of Atatürk University, wore their gowns.

The ceremony, which was traditionally held on the 14 March Medicine Day in previous years, took place in the Cultural Center July 15 National Will Hall with the lifting of the pandemic restrictions this year. YÖK Member Prof. Dr. Muammer Yaylalı, Atatürk University Rector Prof. Dr. Ömer Çomaklı, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine Prof. Dr. Fatih Albayrak, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Ağrı İbrahim Çeçen University Prof. Dr. Fuat Sayir, Chief Physician of the Research Hospital Prof. Dr. Fuat Gündoğdu and many academicians and students' relatives attended the ceremony held for the first, second and third year students of the Faculty of Medicine.

Speaking at the gown-wearing ceremony, Atatürk University Rector Prof. Dr. Ömer Çomaklı stated that they will never forget the self-sacrificing struggles of healthcare professionals in the fight against Covid-19, which has become a part of human life in recent years, and all their physical and mental efforts, expressing respect and gratitude to all physicians and healthcare workers who strive to offer a healthy and happy life to humanity.

“We are pleased to reorganize the gown-wearing ceremony”

Rector Çomaklı stated that it is pleasing to reorganize the gown-wearing ceremony that could not be held due to the pandemic in the past two years. “It is a pride and joy for the doctor candidates who will wear gowns for the first time to be a part of this prestigious profession. It is very important for our students to start working after their education, and to provide health services to the public in an effective and efficient way. Our university will use its scientific knowledge, which it has acquired in 65 years, in accordance with the development goals of our country, with its target to become a preferred position all over the world. Thinking big is essential and for Great Turkey it is time to run, not walk. For this, we need you young people more than ever before. I have full faith that we will work together and take our country to higher levels from its current position.”

The program ended with the protocol helping to dress the doctor candidates in their gowns and taking a souvenir photo.

CORPORATE COMMUNICATION DIRECTORATE – 11.05.2022