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 Students Meet the Future at IGU Career Fair in Health

The Health Career Fair, organized in collaboration with the Faculty of Health Sciences (SBF), Vocational School of Health Services (SHMYO), Faculty of Dentistry (DHF), and the Career Guidance Application and Research Center (KARYÖN) at Istanbul Gelişim University, was held with high attendance on May 6–7, 2025, in the J Block Hangar area. The fair, which brought together 60 leading institutions from the health sector with students, offered a rich content to students eager to explore career opportunities over the course of two days.

On the first day, after booth preparations were completed in the morning, seminars began in classroom 317 and continued between 11:00 and 16:50. During the May 6 program, key representatives from the health sector such as Memorial, Acıbadem, Özel Abat Surgical Medical Center, Özel Avcılar Anadolu Hospital, and MNT introduced their institutions to students and shared guiding information for their career journeys. On the second day, between 11:00 and 15:50, organizations and individuals including Özel Şeker Portakalı Yeni Hayat Special Education and Rehabilitation Center, TADA, Zeynep Arslan, and Aksu Vital delivered presentations. Ramazan EMİRALİOĞLU, Board Member of the Turkish Nurses Association Istanbul Branch, also visited the booth established by the Student Nurses Association (ÖHDER). He engaged closely with nursing students, providing valuable advice on the future of nursing and professional development.

Due to high interest in the seminars, classrooms were sometimes completely full, while faculty members followed the sessions from outside to prioritize student attendance. After the presentations, students moved to the booth area to interact directly with institution representatives, submit their CVs, and obtain information about internship and job opportunities. All presenting institutions received a plaque of appreciation from Istanbul Gelişim University (İGÜ).

Throughout the fair, students from all departments of the university actively participated. Seminar content extended beyond institution introductions to cover many topics including CV preparation techniques, current industry needs, human resource expectations, and interview processes. Students had the opportunity to stay updated on innovations in the health sector and steer their career goals.

Various activities and surprise raffles were held throughout the day at the booth area. Sponsors offered refreshments to participants, while students enriched their fair experience with fun and interactive activities.

On the first day of the event, İGÜ Rector Prof. Dr. Bahri ŞAHİN and Vice Rector Prof. Dr. S. Arda ÖZTÜRKCAN visited the booths individually, met with company representatives, and chatted with students. Additionally, SBF Dean Prof. Dr. Rıfat MUTUŞ, Vice Dean Assoc. Dr. Neşe KISKAÇ, and members of the SBF Career Planning and Alumni Relations Committee were present on-site, guiding students and strengthening institutional collaborations. On the second day, SBF Vice Dean Asst. Prof. Dr. Abdullah Yüksel BARUT joined students and institutions at the fair area.

One of the notable visitors was Dr. Hayati ARKAZ, founder of Anadolu Health Group and 27th Term Istanbul Parliament Member. Following the presentation on behalf of Anadolu Hospital, he was presented with a plaque by Vice Rector Prof. Dr. Arda ÖZTÜRKCAN. During his visit, he was accompanied by Vice Rector Prof. Dr. Arda ÖZTÜRKCAN, SBF Dean Prof. Dr. Rıfat MUTUŞ, and the faculty’s academic staff. He shared his experiences, offering valuable insights and suggestions to the students.

The İGÜ Health Career Fair, held on May 6–7, successfully concluded as a distinguished meeting point where students met directly with professionals from the health sector, enhanced their career vision, and gained sectoral awareness.




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