An Orientation Program Was Held for Students Admitted to the School of Pharmacy for the 2026–2027 Academic Year

The orientation program of the Faculty of Pharmacy was held on September 30, 2026, at the Nevit Kodallı Conference Hall on the Yenişehir Campus. The program was attended by the Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy, Prof. Necmiye CANACANKATAN; Vice Deans Assoc. Prof. Mahmut ÜLGER and Asst. Prof. Şerife Efsun ANTMEN; faculty members; Faculty Secretary Volkan DARÇIN; administrative staff; and first-year pharmacy students.

Following an overview of the Faculty's academic and administrative structure, the Dean, Prof. Necmiye CANACANKATAN, provided information about the Faculty's educational activities, academic achievements, and research initiatives.

In her speech, Prof. CANACANKATAN highlighted that the Faculty had first received full accreditation from the Association for Evaluation and Accreditation of Pharmacy Education Programs (ECZAKDER) in January 2019 and had successfully maintained this achievement through a second accreditation, valid until 2031. She also emphasized that the Faculty holds an important qualification within the Turkish Qualifications Framework (TQF).

Prof. CANACANKATAN stated that Mersin University Faculty of Pharmacy provides high-quality education, conducts scientific research, and contributes to society through its highly qualified and experienced academic staff. She also highlighted the Faculty's various initiatives aimed at promoting and supporting public health.

Emphasizing that the Faculty attaches great importance not only to academic education but also to students' social, cultural, and artistic development, Prof. CANACANKATAN noted that numerous social responsibility projects and activities have been implemented within the Faculty. She further underlined the University's strong academic, scientific, cultural, and social infrastructure, encouraging students to make effective use of these opportunities to enhance both their personal and professional development.

Addressing the importance of national and international experiences in students' academic and professional development, Prof. CANACANKATAN encouraged students to benefit from the educational and traineeship opportunities offered by the Erasmus+, Farabi, and Mevlana exchange programs. She also emphasized that participation in congresses, symposiums, conferences, and workshops in the field of pharmacy would contribute to expanding students' scientific knowledge, improving their professional competencies, and broadening their perspectives.

Prof. CANACANKATAN concluded her speech by wishing all students a successful, productive, healthy, and fulfilling academic journey.

As part of the orientation program, representatives of the academic departments delivered introductory presentations about their respective disciplines.

From the Department of Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences, presentations were delivered by Prof. Fadime Nazlı DİNÇER KAYA, Head of the Division of Analytical Chemistry; Prof. Serap YALIN, Head of the Division of Biochemistry; and Assoc. Prof. Mahmut ÜLGER, representing the Division of Pharmaceutical Microbiology on behalf of its Head.

From the Department of Pharmaceutical Professional Sciences, presentations were delivered by Assoc. Prof. Şerife Selma URAS, representing the Division of Pharmacognosy on behalf of its Head; Prof. Seyhan ŞAHAN FIRAT, Head of the Division of Pharmacology; Prof. Semra UTKU, Head of the Division of Pharmaceutical Chemistry; Prof. Dilek BATTAL, Head of the Division of Pharmaceutical Toxicology; and Prof. Necmiye CANACANKATAN, Head of the Division of Clinical Pharmacy.

From the Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, presentations were delivered by Assoc. Prof. Ebru DERİCİ EKER and Res. Asst. Ece ÇOBANOĞLU, representing the Division of Pharmaceutical Technology, and Assoc. Prof. Selda DOĞAN ÇALHAN, representing the Division of Pharmaceutical Biotechnology on behalf of its Head.

During the presentations, students were introduced to the academic staff of each division and informed about their respective educational activities and academic programs.

In addition, student clubs established within the Faculty, including the Contemporary Pharmacy Student Club, LÖSEV Benefit Club, Culture and Arts Club, and Public Health Club, introduced their activities and initiatives to the newly enrolled students.

The orientation program also included the screening of orientation videos prepared by Mersin University to familiarize students with the University's facilities, services, and academic environment.