301 Graduates Receive Degrees At Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University Convocation

As many as 301 graduates of Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University (STMU) on Saturday received degrees, medals and other awards on 6th STMU convocation.

ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 5th Jan, 2019 ) :As many as 301 graduates of Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University (STMU) on Saturday received degrees, medals and other awards on 6th STMU convocation.

The ceremony was attended by the deans, heads of the departments, faculty and parents.

Chancellor, Dr Manzoor Ul Haq Qazi presided over the convocation.

Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University (STMU) conferred degrees on 93 Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), nine Master of Science in Nursing, 35 Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN), 33 Post-RN Bachelors of Science in Nursing, 67 Doctor of Physical Therapy, 20 Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology (BSMT), 23 Associate of Science in Medical Technology (ASMT), 16 Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm-D), and five Master of business Administration graduates.

Dr. Sarah Khan Khattak, MBBS was awarded Gold Medal for securing highest aggregate of all professional examinations and Dr Sayyed Tauqir A. Shah Gold Medal for securing 1st position in the Final Prof Dr. Gohar Aftab, MBBS was awarded 'Silver Medal' for securing 2nd highest aggregate of all Professional Examinations and awarded 'Dr. Mohammad Amin Gold Medal and Dr. Syed Qamar Alam Gold Medal for securing 1st position in 1st Prof (Part I) and 1st position in 1st Prof (Part II) respectively while Dr. Zaheer Ahmad Gold Medal and Dr. Nazir Ahmed Gold Medal' were awarded to Dr. Shaezal Sohail, MBBS for securing 1st Position in the 2nd Prof, and 1st Position in the 3rd Prof Examinations.

One Gold and one Silver medal for MSN students were awarded to Mr. Samuel Masih and Ms. Asma Khalil on achieving 1st and 2nd positions respectively.

One Gold and one Silver medal for Pharm-D students were awarded to Dr. Sundas Butt and Dr. Sara Yasir on achieving 1st and 2nd positions respectively.

In the Department of Physical Therapy, Dr. Foster Joseph received Gold Medal and Ms. Iqra Imtiaz Silver Medal for securing 1st and 2nd positions respectively in Spring 2013 batch, while Dr. Sidra Ali Naqvi received Gold Medal and Dr.

Faisal Saeed received 'Silver Medal' in Fall 2013 batch. Students of MBA. Usman Ali and Talha Hashim received Gold Medal and Silver Medal. Yasir Ali and Ms. Palwasha Ahmad of BSMT received Gold Medal' and Silver Medal respectively. One Gold Medal for ASMT student was awarded to Ms. Mahnoor for securing 1st position. Certificates of distinctions were also awarded to high achievers of MBBS.

Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Mohammad Iqbal congratulated the graduates and their parents.

The Vice Chancellor mentioned successful range of various activities held at the University premises on the themes of Medical Healthcare Facilities along with nursing care, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Medical Technology and Management Sciences.

He stressed that the academic and clinical programs of the University are considered top level in the region and we are proud of our system of patient safety and care.

"We currently offer post graduate training in 31 specialties including four new specialties included Endocrine, Orthopaedics, clinical haemotology and Vascular Surgery." He said that SIH is the only institute providing successful liver transport services in the country, besides several unique and notable specialties like metabolic surgeries, interventional radiology, cardiology, diagnostic services, critical care, emergency services, oncological services and others.

Addressing on the Occasion, Dr. Habib ur Rehman, Chairman, board of Directors, Shifa International Hospitals Ltd. advised the students to abide by the oath they took today.

He said "We all avow to struggle for making this country a welfare state where everyone can spend life based on social justice and where everyone can live in peace and honor."He added that universities have greater role to play in the economic development of the nation. Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University is sharply focused on this facet and aimed at producing quality graduates who could contribute toward economic growth of the country.