Clinical Skills Student Society

Clinical Skills Student Society
Introduction

The Clinical Skills Student Society of Fırat University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine is a student organization established to help students improve their professional competencies during both pre-clinical and clinical phases of education. The society aims to enhance students’ practical knowledge and application skills.

Founded with the principle of “learning by doing,” which emphasizes the importance of hands-on training in veterinary medical education, the society supports students in strengthening their clinical experience as well as their teamwork and communication abilities.

Aim and Responsibilities

The primary aim of the society is to encourage student participation in the teaching, practice, and development of clinical skills.
Its main objectives and responsibilities include:

Providing pre-clinical practical experience:
Enabling students to learn basic veterinary procedures through simulation models and training mannequins available in the laboratory.

Promoting clinical skills awareness:
Highlighting the importance of clinical applications within the faculty and increasing student participation in workshops, seminars, and practical sessions related to clinical skills.

Supporting educational activities:
Assisting in training sessions held in the Clinical Skills Laboratory, guiding new students, and ensuring the effective use of practice stations.

Organizing scientific and social events:
Strengthening student motivation by organizing workshops, courses, seminars, and promotional activities related to clinical skills.

Fostering ethical awareness and professional conduct:
Contributing to the development of conscious, sensitive, and responsible future veterinarians in areas such as animal welfare, professional ethics, and communication with animal owners.

Fields of Activity

Under the supervision of faculty members, society members actively participate in the following areas:

• Training in basic clinical procedures such as injection, blood collection, catheter placement, milk examination, and wound dressing,
• Surgical preparation and asepsis–antisepsis applications,
• Training with obstetric simulation models, including parturition and rectal examination,
• Workshops on clinical communication and interaction with animal owners,
• Clinical skills competitions, practice days, and promotional events,
• Increasing the visibility of laboratory activities through social media and outreach efforts.

Membership and Participation

The Clinical Skills Student Society is open to voluntary participation from students of all class levels within the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine.
Students who join the society:

• Take active roles in clinical skills training,
• Contribute to laboratory promotion during faculty events,
• Benefit from collaboration opportunities with national and international student organizations.

The society serves as a platform that supports both the academic and professional development of veterinary students.

Contact

Academic Advisor: Prof. Dr. Gaffari Türk
Society President: Arif Emre

Location: Clinical Skills Laboratory, Fırat University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
E-mail: fuklibet23@gmail.com
Social Media: Instagram: fuklibet