White Coat Ceremony Held at CIU
The 2024–2025 Academic Year White Coat Ceremony of the Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Health Sciences, and Vocational School of Health Sciences at Cyprus International University (CIU) was held with the participation of CIU Rector Prof. Dr. Halil Nadiri, Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences Prof. Dr. Hatice Sütçü, President of the Turkish Cypriot Physiotherapists Association Dr. Fzt. Şahveren Yücel, President of the Turkish Cypriot Dietitians Association Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hidayet Ağören, and students Yaren Karagözlü and Acquila Kakaire, who delivered the opening speeches on behalf of the students.
Prof. Dr. Halil Nadiri stated that the white coat symbolises responsibility, dedication, and ethical values in the field of healthcare.
“Today, as our students wear their white coats, they also embrace these responsibilities and demonstrate their readiness to work with dedication on this path,” he said.
Addressing the students of the Faculty of Health Sciences, Nadiri remarked, “You will grow into professionals who continuously enhance their knowledge and competence in healthcare, value human life, and never compromise on ethical principles.”
He continued, “On this journey, the guidance of our esteemed academics, the support of your families, and your own efforts will be your greatest strengths. We expect you to work with determination and passion to contribute to science and humanity, and to apply the knowledge you acquire in the most accurate and ethical way.”
Emphasising CIU’s commitment to providing the best education, integrating theoretical knowledge with practice, and preparing students for their future careers, Nadiri concluded: “I hope the excitement and pride you feel as you put on your white coats today will continue to inspire you throughout your professional life, and I encourage you never to lose the enthusiasm you feel at this very moment.”
Following the opening speeches, CIU Rector Prof. Dr. Halil Nadiri, Board of Trustees Member Prof. Dr. Ahmet Adalıer, Vice Rector Assoc. Prof. Dr. Erkay Özgör, and academic staff from the Faculty of Health Sciences assisted the students in donning their white coats.