KARACHI:More than 1,370 MBBS pass students were conferred degrees in different fields, including Allied Health Sciences, Diploma and MPhil, at the 9th convocation of Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS) on Wednesday.
Around 388 graduates, including 26 gold medallists, 24 silver medallists and 24 bronze medallists successfully passed out this year.
Talking to media, chief guest Provincial Minister for Health and Population Welfare Dr Azra Fazal Pechuho said that they had adequate healthcare facilities in the province, but the government needed to work in the health sector.
She congratulated graduating students of 2018 batch and said that it was the day of great joy for you. Now, it is your responsibility to serve the society with best of healthcare services and spread them in every part of your country including urban as well as rural areas.
Dr Ajmal Khan, Vice Chancellor of Karachi University, who was the guest of honor at the event, said that after acquiring medical education, you had to meet the expectations of the entire nation. He further said that now you had entered in your professional lives. “You have the skill to overcome anything in your difficult times.”
Vice Chancellor, Dow University of Health Sciences, Prof Dr Saeed Quraishy said that it was not only the day on which your dream came true, it was the day you are set free to live your dream the actual way and prove yourself among everyone else. The world of medical research and allied health sciences is open to you waiting.
He encouraged the graduates to rise up to the trials faced by the society, and mark this occasion as a starting off point by restoring faith and humanity to the delivery of healthcare and make them proud citizens of this nation. He is optimistic and expects that this generation can transform healthcare today and will go on to contribute to this nation and serve the people of this county with sincerity and authenticity to develop a better healthcare system.
The convocation marked its beginning with national anthem and a welcome address delivered by the Pro Vice Chancellor of Dow University and Chairperson of Convocation Dr Zarnaz Wahid while the Registrar DUHS Prof Dr Amanullah Abbasi headed the oath taking ceremony to the graduates of class 2018.
Dr Omama and Dr Moiz Ehtisham, gold medallists and best graduates of DIMC, recalled their moments and journey spent 5 years at Dow University.