Orientation Week Program Held for New Students at Yalova University Faculty of Medicine

A four-day orientation program was organized for students newly enrolled in the Faculty of Medicine at Yalova University for the 2026–2027 Academic Year. Organized with the excitement of launching educational activities for the first time right here in Yalova at the Faculty of Medicine’s own morphology building, the program aimed to help students closely get to know the faculty, academic and administrative processes, clinical practice environments, and the university's facilities.

Held between September 14–17, 2026, the orientation program provided students with information on the education and examination systems, departments, laboratories, the Yalova Training and Research Hospital, and the university's academic, administrative, social, and cultural opportunities, alongside the opening ceremony and introductory lecture.

Day One – September 14, 2026

On the first day of the orientation program, the opening ceremony and opening lecture took place at the university's 15 July Conference Hall.

The program was attended by our Rector Prof. Dr. Mehmet Bahçekapılı, Vice Rector Prof. Dr. Sedar Geri, Yalova Provincial Director of Health Specialist Dr. Ömer Halim Kaşıkcı, Founding Dean of the Faculty of Medicine Prof. Dr. Vefik Arıca, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine Prof. Dr. Nurşah Başol, academics, and students.

Opening speeches were delivered by Faculty of Medicine Dean Prof. Dr. Nurşah Başol, Yalova Provincial Director of Health Specialist Dr. Ömer Halim Kaşıkcı, and Rector Prof. Dr. Mehmet Bahçekapılı. Following the speeches, Founding Dean Prof. Dr. Vefik Arıca gave the opening lecture titled "The Art of Medicine."

During the program, gifts were presented to the students who ranked in the top three positions entering our faculty, and those who entered with high academic achievement rankings were congratulated.

Students experiencing the excitement of the new academic year took their first step into their professional and academic lives by meeting with the faculty’s administration and academic staff. The program concluded with a group photo and closing remarks.

Day Two – September 15, 2026

On the second day of the orientation program, a session was held at the Faculty of Medicine Morphology Building Amphitheater to provide students with insight into how faculty education functions.

In the first part of the program, Associate Professor Dr. Güneş Bolatlı, Vice Dean of our Faculty and Head Coordinator of the Education Commission, briefed students on the curriculum and examination system, explaining the academic structure of medical education, course delivery, and examination processes.

Next, the departments of the faculty were introduced. Students had the opportunity to learn about the various scientific fields and academic structures they will encounter throughout their education.

In the final section of the program, the Faculty of Medicine laboratories were introduced. Students visited the laboratories they will use during their education firsthand, gaining insights into the practical training environments.

The second-day program aimed to familiarize students closely with the faculty's academic structure, educational processes, and practical training facilities.

Day Three – September 16, 2026

On the third day of the orientation program, an introductory program for the Yalova Training and Research Hospital was organized for the students.

Within the scope of the program, Assistant Professor Dr. Seçkin Özcan, Chief Physician of the Yalova Training and Research Hospital, briefed students on the physical structure of the hospital, its clinical and service units, and the operation of healthcare services. Students had the opportunity to get acquainted with the work environment by visiting the various units within the hospital.

The hospital introduction aimed to ensure students closely understand the clinical environment where they will receive practical training during their education and gain insight into hospital operations.

Day Four – September 17, 2026

On the final day of the orientation program, informative presentations were held to provide students with information regarding academic, administrative, social, and cultural processes at our university.

As part of the program, the Department of Library and Documentation provided information on library services and the use of academic resources. The Department of Student Affairs introduced student procedures and the University Information System (UBS), while the Branch Directorate of Cultural Services provided briefings on cultural and social activities conducted at our university.

The presentations were delivered by Muhlis Yavuz, Head of the Department of Library and Documentation; Instructor İlker Yıldırım from the Department of Library and Documentation; Soner Taşova, Automation and Reporting Branch Manager at the Department of Student Affairs; and Mehmet Purtul, Cultural Services Branch Manager.

By addressing students' questions about topics they were curious about, the program provided new students with comprehensive information regarding the university's academic and administrative operations, as well as its social and cultural facilities.

First Step into the New Academic Year

Through the four-day orientation program, it was aimed to support the adaptation processes of newly enrolled students to faculty and university life at the Yalova University Faculty of Medicine, ensure they are well-informed about educational activities, and help them closely understand the academic and professional journey ahead of them.

As the Yalova University Faculty of Medicine, we wish all our students and academic-administrative staff a successful, productive, and wonderful 2026–2027 Academic Year, and we welcome our new students to our faculty!