Since its establishment, Istanbul Rumeli University has always valued the scientific contributions and achievements of its students. The "White Coat Ceremony" of the 3rd and 4th year students of the Nutrition and Dietetics Department of the Faculty of Health Sciences was held on March 8, 2024, at the Kadıköy Practice and Research Campus.
The program, which began with a moment of silence and the singing of the National Anthem, continued with speeches by our students Yaren DİLMEN and Melike MÜRSELİM. Then, Department Chair Dr. Asst. Prof. Zeynep Güler YENİPINAR, Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Can İKİZLER, and Vice Rector Prof. Dr. Ömer ÇETİN delivered their speeches.
During the ceremony, students were invited to the stage to receive their white coats, while their families witnessed this moment. As the students put on their coats, they carried the excitement of taking their first steps into their profession, knowing they would undertake significant roles in the healthcare sector.
The students proudly wore their white coats, symbolizing their responsibilities and recognizing them as a symbol of their journey towards new achievements, guided by the scientific education and ethical values they have received.
The white coat symbolizes the values represented by the profession of dietetics. Values such as honesty, morality, companionship, enlightenment, nobility, purity, humility, and responsibility constitute the essence of this profession. It was emphasized that while the coat may get dirty, the professional, moral, ethical, and human values should never be tarnished.
As the students wished for a bright future guided by science, they also wished for the continuation of their success. This ceremony was considered a milestone in the professional journey of the students of the Nutrition and Dietetics Department, laying a strong foundation for their future endeavors.
