Environmental Health Trips of the Department of Public Health, Süleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine, with Term 3 Students

 

An important trip was held by the Department of Public Health of the Süleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine with Term 3 students on October 7–8, 2026, in order to raise awareness about the scope and importance of environmental health, increase the students' environmental sensitivity, and contribute to their professional development. As part of the trip, the students, led by Department of Public Health faculty members Prof. Dr. Ersin USKUN and Prof. Dr. Özgür ÖNAL, visited the wastewater treatment plant and the solid waste landfill in our province and had the opportunity to gain on-site knowledge about critical issues related to environmental health.

These visits were an important step in observing on site, and raising awareness of, the effects of environmental pollution, waste management, and the protection of water resources on public health. While the importance of environmental health in medicine was emphasized, the students were also informed about sustainable environmental management.