LAHORE: The fifth convocation of the Fatima Jinnah Medical University (FJMU) was held in the varsity auditorium here on Friday.

Punjab Governor/chancellor Balighur Rahman, Health Minister Prof Dr Javed Akram, Specialised Healthcare and Medical Education Department Secretary Dr Ahmed Javed Qazi, FJMU Vice Chancellor Prof Khalid Masood Gondal, all faculty members, other senior doctors and students attended the event.

The governor and other guests distributed degrees among 294 students, including 285 undergraduate and nine postgraduate students.

The students, including Dr Fakhira Anwar, Dr Ayesha Arshad, Dr Rimzah Tahir, Dr Riffat Shaheen, Dr Ume Iman, Dr Fatima Mujahida Ahmed Munawwar, Dr Imbsat Naeem, Dr Ayesh Azeem, Dr Noorul Ain, Dr Kashaful Zuha, Dr Anam Zaka, Dr Arfa Arooj and Dr Rida Fatima, were awarded with gold medals for their best performance.

Dr Fakhira Anwar won the best graduate award for the session 2016-21.

Addressing on the occasion, Prof Khalid Masud Gondal highlighted the healthcare services of the Fatima Jinnah Medical University saying all three constituent hospitals of the varsity were playing an important role in serving the ailing humanity.

He suggested the students to make a mind to render service to the people rather than making money.

He lauded the efforts of the governor for helping in the construction of a new block of the Fatima Jinnah Girls Hostel, a swimming pool and sports complex.

Prof Javed Akram declared the convocation a day of joy and an academic memory as well and suggested the students to shift focus on more research to provide better healthcare facilities to the patients.

He said the Fatima Jinnah Medical University was a premier women’s university with excellent teaching, training and research facilities. He also announced construction of new “Kashmir Auditorium” at the FJMU.

Balighur Rahman congratulated the graduates for starting a new journey in the field of medical profession and asked them to play a pivotal role in serving the ailing humanity.

On behalf of the FJMU, Prof Khalid Masud Gondal presented honorary shields to the governor, health minister and the secretary health.

Published in Dawn, April 29th, 2023