On December 22, 2020, a webinar was organized with Ejder Akgun Yildirim, Professor of Department of Psychiatry, Hamidiye Medical Faculty, University of Health Sciences, Turkey at the initiative of Malak Karimova, coordinator of the Psychology Department of Khazar University. It should be noted that Professor Ejder Akgun Yildirim received his medical education in English, completed his doctorate in physiology, was the manager of the Halidere Health Center during the 1999 Marmara earthquake, and has been a licensed therapist of the Sexual Treatment, Training and Research Association since 2005. Currently, alongside his work at the University of Health, his activities for association are actively ongoing.
The guest professor, who was invited as part of the Family Psychology course, made a presentation on "Sexual problems in the family and the role of couples in relationships." The seminar, attended by 110 students from various faculties at Khazar University, thoroughly explained the stages of physiological development, the negative consequences, the possible physiological and psychological consequences of an early marriage, misconceptions about sexual health, sex abuse, and sexuality. During the 3-hour webinar, students' questions were answered.
The guest professor, who has 25 years of experience in this field, said research in this area is needed, and expressed his satisfaction and gratitude for his cooperation with Khazar University.