The second convocation of BahriaUniversityMedical & DentalCollege, Karachi, was held on Thursday to commemorate the academic accomplishments of its second batch of MBBS students. The students were also honoured with gold and silver medals and certificates for their outstanding achievements in their academic career at the convocation.
Pro-Chancellor of BahriaUniversity, Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah, graced the occasion as chief guest and conferred degrees upon the graduating doctors.
As many as 91 students were awarded degrees by the naval chief. Gold and silver medals were also awarded to Maryam Irshad and Shireen Sabir Ansari respectively. Besides the medal winners, Asifa Qasim, Ali Usman and Zulqarnain Haider achieved distinction in their respective departments.
While congratulating and extending felicitations to the graduates on their commitment, hard work and success in achieving this milestone, the naval chief said they were facing multiple challenges arising from global economic changes and increasingly fierce and complex health issues. “The young doctors are a great asset for our nation and we have high hopes and expectations that they will play a key role in combating health problems and issues of our people.” Admiral Zakaullah advised the graduates to be men and women of sterling character, have a positive attitude towards life, and sacrifice your personal gains for the national interests.
The naval chief appreciated Bahria University Medical and DentalCollege’s (BUM&DC) contributions in imparting the requisite education and said the college was on the forefront in conceiving and implementing initiatives and programs with special focus on grooming and capacity building of the medical students. He assured that support of Pakistan Navy would always be there to provide facilitation in their future endeavours.
Earlier, in his welcome address, Vice Admiral (r) Tanveer Faiz, RectorBahriaUniversity, said the universities had a great responsibility of producing quality graduates who could contribute positively in various fields. “BahriaUniversity will not leave any stone unturned to abreast the students with high quality education at par with other medical universities of the world.” While underlining BahriaUniversity’s commitment to provide best possible teaching and learning environment to its students, the Rector said that BahriaUniversity had provided a dedicated, experienced and well-qualified faculty that stands as a testament to this commitment. He said it was this coherent team and their zealous effort which had led to recognition of their MBBS program by PMDC for 150 seats with flying scores and grades. He also briefed about the institutional tools available for scholastic inquiry, training and research at BahriaMedical & DentalCollege.
