Trabzon Faculty of Medicine's First Graduates: 38 Young Doctors Take the Oath

A Milestone in Trabzon's Medical Education History

The Faculty of Medicine at the University of Health Sciences (SBÜ) in the city of Trabzon witnessed a historic event yesterday. This faculty, established in recent years to strengthen the health infrastructure of the Black Sea region, has finally introduced its first class of graduates. In a ceremony attended by university officials, families, and prominent provincial figures, 38 young doctors successfully received their doctoral degrees after completing an intensive and challenging training period [1].

Professor Dr. Ahmet Şen, Dean of the Trabzon Faculty of Medicine, congratulated the students in his opening speech and described this day as a "strategic milestone" for the university. He emphasized that these graduates have not only acquired high scientific knowledge but are also fully prepared to face modern challenges in the field of health [2].

Rector's Words: Beyond Knowledge, Ethics, and Conscience

Professor Dr. Kemalettin Aydın, Rector of the University of Health Sciences (SBÜ), who attended the ceremony, delivered a passionate speech on the spiritual importance of the medical profession. Recalling the historical legacy of the "Mekteb-i Tıbbiye-i Şahâne" (Imperial Medical School), he noted that medicine is not just a scientific specialty, but a profession intertwined with conscience, compassion, and ethical responsibility [1].

Dr. Aydın addressed the graduates, saying: "Today, you join the country's health army. On this path, science must be your light and ethics your compass. Our nation has always relied on its doctors in the most difficult conditions, from pandemics to natural disasters, and you are now the heirs of this great trust" [2].

Strategic Importance for the Black Sea Region

The establishment and now the graduation of the first cohort of doctors at the Trabzon faculty is part of Turkey's broad plan to decentralize medical education and strengthen medical staff in various provinces. These 38 new doctors are expected to work in various health centers, particularly in the northeastern regions of Turkey, which could improve residents' access to specialized services [1][3].

At the end of the ceremony, the graduates declared their commitment to saving human lives and adhering to professional principles by reciting the medical oath. The moment of throwing graduation caps into the air concluded the emotional ceremony, accompanied by the tears and smiles of the students' families. This success comes as other SBÜ-affiliated faculties in cities such as Adana and Erzurum also celebrated their first graduation ceremonies this week [3].