Turkish universities hold white coat ceremonies for medical students

Medical faculties at Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University and Bursa Uludağ University held traditional white coat ceremonies to welcome new students to the medical profession.

At Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University, 135 students participated in the ceremony held at the Şehit Ömer Halisdemir Congress and Culture Center. University Rector Prof. Dr. Hasan Uslu addressed the students, stating that the white coat symbolizes conscience, responsibility, and respect for human life, noting that the new physicians will strengthen the country's healthcare system.

At Bursa Uludağ University, the ceremony took place at the Prof. Dr. Mete Cengiz Culture Center. Vice Rector Prof. Dr. Cafer Çiftçi emphasized that despite technological advancements, the human element must remain at the center of medicine. Dean Prof. Dr. Funda Coşkun also spoke to the students, highlighting that a good physician is defined not just by knowledge, but by character and a human-centered approach.