New Horizons in Health Sciences Education: The Present and Future of Innovative Educational Approaches
13.11.2026

The panel titled “New Horizons in Health Sciences Education: The Present and Future of Innovative Educational Approaches,” organized by Atılım University Faculty of Health Sciences, was held on November 12, 2026, at the Conference Hall of the Faculties of Medicine and Health Sciences.

The opening remarks were delivered by our Rector, Prof. Dr. Serkan Eryılmaz, and our Dean, Prof. Dr. Nurhan Bayraktar. In their speeches, they emphasized the importance of innovative approaches in health sciences education and highlighted the evolving nature of educational practices.

The panel was moderated by Assist. Prof. Dr. Osman Barkın Gürcan and Assist. Prof. Dr. Nagihan Acet, and featured one speaker from each department of the Faculty of Health Sciences. Prof. Dr. Gözde Akoğlu represented the Department of Child Development, Prof. Dr. Işılay Öz represented the Department of Audiology, Assist. Prof. Dr. Billy Langlet represented the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Assist. Prof. Dr. Didem Yüksel represented the Department of Nursing, and Prof. Dr. Salih Bardakçı represented the Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation.

The speakers shared innovative educational approaches and their experiences within their respective disciplines with the participants.

Following a coffee break, a workshop entitled “Examples of Innovative Approaches in Health Sciences: Student Group Projects” was held under the coordination of Assist. Prof. Dr. Tuğçe Nur Balcı.

We would like to thank all the speakers, session moderators, academics, and students who contributed to and participated in this event.