Peshawar
Riphah International University (RIU), Peshawar Campus, held the convocation for the 2020–25 sessions of Peshawar Medical College (PMC) and Peshawar Dental College (PDC) at Peshawar Medical College. A total of 200 graduates, including 150 MBBS and 50 BDS students, were awarded degrees in recognition of their academic achievements.
Vice Chancellor of Riphah International University and renowned educationist Professor Dr. Anis Ahmad was the chief guest. The ceremony was attended by Director Riphah Peshawar Campus Professor Dr. Zahoor Ahmad Swati, Prime Foundation Advisor for Health and Education Professor Dr. Najeeb ul Haq, Dean Peshawar Medical College Professor Dr. Hafeez-ur-Rehman, Dean Peshawar Dental College Professor Dr. Muhammad Raza, faculty members, parents, and a large number of graduates.
During the ceremony, gold medals were awarded to students who secured outstanding positions in various subjects and professional examinations. Muhammad Zain-ul-Abideen was declared the best graduate in MBBS, receiving an impressive nine gold medals, while Mahrukh Arif earned the best graduate distinction in BDS, along with three gold medals.
Addressing the graduating students, Professor Dr. Anees Ahmad congratulated them on their achievements and emphasized that medical and dental professions are not merely careers but noble responsibilities dedicated to serving humanity. He urged the young doctors to uphold professional integrity, compassion, ethical values, and a strong sense of responsibility while utilizing their knowledge and skills for the welfare of society.
Highlighting the guiding principles of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, he urged the graduates to make faith, unity, and discipline the foundation of their professional and personal lives. He explained that faith inspires commitment to one’s profession and service to humanity, unity promotes teamwork and collective responsibility among healthcare professionals, while discipline ensures punctuality, accountability, and professional excellence.
He further stressed the importance of prioritizing patients’ lives, dignity, and confidentiality; fostering mutual respect among senior and junior doctors; and maintaining close collaboration with nursing and paramedical staff. He encouraged graduates to avoid professional rivalries and divisions, embrace teamwork, pursue continuous professional development, and contribute to medical research and improved healthcare services across Pakistan.
Professor Dr. Anees Ahmad observed that the true measure of a doctor’s success lies not merely in professional or financial achievements but in the positive difference they make in people’s lives. He encouraged the graduates to view their profession as a lifelong commitment to humanity and national service.
Speaking on the occasion, Professor Dr. Zahoor Ahmad Swati and Professor Dr. Hafeez-ur-Rehman also congratulated the graduates, acknowledging their dedication, the guidance of their teachers, and the sacrifices and prayers of their parents. They reaffirmed the institutions’ commitment to providing quality medical and dental education and producing competent healthcare professionals.
The ceremony concluded with congratulations to the graduating students, gold medalists, their parents, and faculty members. The convocation marked not only the recognition of academic excellence but also the beginning of a new professional journey for the graduates as future healthcare providers and leaders.
