Date: 10.02.2026
A Meaningful Milestone for Midwifery Students
Lokman Hekim University Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Midwifery, held the Uniform Wearing and Badge Pinning Ceremony on 10 February 2026, Tuesday, at 10:30 a.m., at the A Block Conference Hall. The ceremony marked a significant milestone in students’ transition toward their professional identity.
Symbolic Transition to Professional Practice
Wearing the professional uniform and receiving the badge represent a formal step from theoretical education to clinical practice in midwifery education. During the ceremony, students symbolically embraced the ethical principles, responsibilities, and professional standards of the midwifery profession.
The event highlighted the critical role midwives play in protecting and improving maternal and neonatal health, while emphasizing patient safety, ethical responsibility, and evidence-based practice as core elements of clinical training.
Speeches delivered during the program underlined that midwifery education extends beyond academic knowledge, aiming to foster professional awareness, responsibility, and social sensitivity. The importance of practice-based education in preparing students for real clinical settings was particularly emphasized.
The badge pinning ceremony reinforced students’ sense of professional belonging and commitment to their future roles in healthcare services.
Practice-Oriented Educational Approach
With its strong academic staff, practice-oriented education model, and extensive clinical collaborations, the Department of Midwifery at Lokman Hekim University aims to educate competent and responsible healthcare professionals. The Uniform Wearing and Badge Pinning Ceremony stands as an integral part of this educational approach, marking a meaningful starting point in students’ professional development journey.
Ceremony Concludes with Commemorative Moments
The program concluded with commemorative photographs taken by students and academic staff, capturing the significance of this important day.
