Fatima Jinnah Medical University holds sixth convocation, awards 327 degrees to students

Fatima Jinnah Medical University (FJMU) Lahore held its Sixth Convocation on Monday, celebrating the achievements of 327 graduates, including 299 undergraduate and 28 postgraduate students, reported 24NewsHD TV channel. 

Punjab Health Minister Mr. Khawaja Salman Rafique was the chief guest, and Prof. Mahmood Ayaz, Vice Chancellor of King Edward Medical University (KEMU), was the guest of honour.

The ceremony welcomed a distinguished gathering of academic leaders and medical professionals, including Prof. Masood Sadiq, Prof. Asghar Naqi (Principal AIMC), and several prominent professors and institutional heads. 

Vice Chancellor FJMU, Prof. Khalid Masood Gondal, extended a warm welcome to all the guests and highlighted the university’s remarkable 76-year legacy in medical education and healthcare service.

Principal Prof. Abdul Hamid administered the oath to the undergraduate students, while registrar Prof. Muhammad Nadeem did the same for the postgraduate students. Dr Bareera Sohail was honored with the prestigious Best Graduate award for the session 2017-2022.

In his address, Prof. Gondal expressed heartfelt gratitude to the health minister and other guests for their presence. He commended the graduates’ parents for their support and sacrifices, emphasizing the importance of gratitude, respect, and service as guiding principles for the new doctors. 

The minister Khawaja Salman Rafique lauded the university's efforts and Gondal’s leadership in advancing medical education. He congratulated the graduates and their families, urging them to serve humanity with compassion, patience, and integrity. 

Stressing the significance of empathy in patient care, he encouraged the graduates to strive for personal and professional excellence, linking their success to the progress of Pakistan.

 Prof. Mahmood Ayaz, Vice Chancellor of KEMU, echoed these sentiments, describing doctors as “messiahs” who bring hope and healing. He advised the graduates to respect their parents, pursue modern knowledge, and support the underprivileged with dedication.