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Students resist censorship, Hippocratic Oath read in full

At the Ordu University Faculty of Medicine graduation ceremony, students who refused to comply with the censorship of the 'sexual orientation' clause in the Hippocratic Oath recited the oath in its original form. Vice Dean Tuba Gül, who led the recitation of the oath, had the parents removed from the school following the students' reaction.

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At the Ordu University Faculty of Medicine graduation ceremony held on June 27, the Hippocratic Oath was subjected to censorship. The 'sexual orientation' section of the Hippocratic Oath, known as the 'Physician's Pledge' that students recite before beginning their profession, was censored.

According to a report in Birgün, the phrase 'sexual orientation' was removed from the part of the oath that reads, “I will not permit considerations of age, disease or disability, creed, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, political affiliation, race, social standing, or any other factor to intervene between my duty and my patient…”

While the section in question was being read by Vice Dean Tuba Gül, the students added the omitted parts and recited them in unison. Following this, the parents supported the students with applause.

HAD THE STUDENTS REMOVED FROM THE HALL

Following this development, the cocktail reception that was to be held after the oath ceremony was canceled by Vice Dean Tuba Gül, who had led the students in the Hippocratic Oath.

After the incident, the dry snacks, water, and soft drinks prepared for the cocktail were removed.

Tuba Gül argued with the parents after they said, 'You do not even deem our students worthy of water. These students are free individuals aged 25-26.'

Students and parents who wanted to take photos inside the Ordu Faculty of Medicine were not permitted, and they were removed from the hall accompanied by private security forces.

NOT EVEN ALLOWED TO TAKE PHOTOS

Students and parents who wanted to take photos inside the Ordu Faculty of Medicine were not permitted.

Students and their parents were removed from the premises after security teams were called.

The students were forced to take their graduation photos outside the school on their happiest day.