Specialist Physiotherapist Nurcihan Altun, who graduated at the top of her class from the Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU) Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation in 2017 and completed her master’s degree in the same department in 2019, has added yet another achievement to her career.
Specialist Physiotherapist Altun ranked first in the vacancy examination administered by the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus Public Service Commission for the Social Services Department and, as of September 2026, commenced her duties as a physiotherapist at the Barrier-Free Living Home and Rehabilitation Center.
With this significant achievement, Specialist Physiotherapist Altun has made the EMU family proud and will continue to put her academic knowledge and professional expertise to use for the benefit of society in the field of healthcare.
“A Tangible Reflection of EMU’s Quality Education”
Commenting on the matter, Acting Chair of the EMU Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Assist. Prof. Dr. Ünal Değer said, “It is a source of great happiness and pride for us to see our students honor us in this way by carrying their academic achievements into their professional lives. The fact that Nurcihan Altun has further reinforced the outstanding success she demonstrated at both undergraduate and master’s levels by ranking first in the public service examination is a tangible reflection of the quality education offered at EMU. I congratulate her and wish her every success in her professional career.”
“We Are Proud to See Our Students Make a Difference in Their Professional Lives”
Dean of the EMU Faculty of Health Sciences Prof. Dr. Mehtap Malkoç stated, “We are proud to see the students educated at our Faculty distinguish themselves not only through their academic achievements but also in their professional lives. Nurcihan Altun’s remarkable achievement is a testament to the quality education offered by our Faculty and the strength of our academic staff. I congratulate her and wish her outstanding success throughout her professional career.”