The students and faculty members of the Occupational Therapy Department at Istanbul Gelisim University's Faculty of Health Sciences celebrated World Occupational Therapy Day on October 27 with great enthusiasm. Celebrated annually on October 27, this special day aims to raise awareness of the occupational therapy profession and highlight its role in supporting individuals' participation in daily activities. Occupational therapists help individuals develop their physical, emotional, and social skills to support their independence in daily life. The event began with an opening speech by the Head of the Occupational Therapy Department, Asst. Prof. Çağıl Ertürk, who emphasized the significance of the day.
On this special occasion, we extend our gratitude to esteemed occupational therapist Barış Uzundağ, who joined us and contributed with a valuable seminar on "Animal-Assisted Therapy." The seminar included an interactive Q&A session, where students actively participated and posed various questions. This event, which highlighted the positive impact of occupational therapy on individuals' quality of life, was met with great excitement and interest within the department.
