KARACHI: The Bahria University Health Sciences Campus (BUHSC), Karachi, held its 9th convocation on Saturday where 291 graduates were awarded degrees in various disciplines.

The graduates received their degrees in the disciplines of bachelor of medicine, bachelor of surgery (MBBS), Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), Bachelor of Nursing (BS), Medical Lab Technology (MLT) and Master of Philosophy (MPhil).

Retired Major General Shehla Baqai, Dean Health Sciences and medical college principal, performed the oath-taking ceremony.

The gold medal recipients were: Zarmina Ali, Zobia Batool, Syed Wajahat Hasib, Urwa Naseem Akhtar, Muskaan Shaikh, Rameesha Khalid and Sana Laiq.

Fariha Ghaffar, Hafiza Amna Khalid, Izrum Shafi Rajput, Hiba, Sheema Siddiqui and Samavia Tarique received silver medals.

The two sessions of the convocation were chaired by Bahria University (BU) Rector retired Vice Admiral Asif Khaliq and attended by experts representing the medical, dental and allied health sciences’ sectors and senior officials of the Pakistan Navy, among others.

Welcoming the guests, BUHSC Director General retired Vice Admiral Ather Mukhtar spoke about the milestones the university had achieved in a shot span of time.

“The campus has grown into one of the most prestigious academic institutions of the country,” he said, adding that the campus had also launched a PhD programme in health sciences.

The rector congratulated the students, their parents and the faculty on their diligence and commendable performance.

He urged the graduates to make the best use of the knowledge, skills and values they learnt during their academic career and bring a good name to their institution by serving humanity with dedication and commitment.

He also talked about the important role healthcare providers play that could transform patients’ lives.

Speaking to the university officials, the university’s rector emphasised the need for working together and upgrading the curricula and academic approaches, making them more learner-friendly and research-oriented, given the rapid advancement taking place in biological sciences and allied sectors.

The ceremony concluded with the presentation of a convocation souvenir to the chief guest by the director general of the university campus.

Published in Dawn, May 14th, 2023