Yesterday on the 9th of July 2011, an event was held at the institute, welcoming the first cohort after successfully graduated from their partner medical schools. The junior doctors went for a three-year programme at the institute to obtain an ordinary degree and another two or three years abroad. The event to celebrate the first UBD produced doctors was attended by the Vice Chancellor, Dr Hj Zulkarnain Hj Hanafi, who was also a former Dean of the institute.
Dr Hjh Maslina Hj Mohsin, the current Dean, in her welcoming address said the team is very proud of this achievement and also mentioned few other great achievements of the cohort, including the international inter-medical school physiology quiz, Institute of Medicine Charity Evening for Smarter as well as several medical school exchange programmes.
The doctors also shared their experiences as medical students abroad and gave useful advices for the final year students who will be leaving for their respective partner medical schools soon.
Some of the graduates attending the event;
From the University of Southampton, United Kingdom; Dr. Husnina, Dr. Nora Izzati and Dr. Fardila,
Dr. Ak Muhammad Nadzir, from the University of Calgary, Canada,
and Dr. Ak Ahmad Syukri from the University of Glasgow, United Kingdom.
Some of the cohort 4 seniors attending the event.
Dr. Hj Zulkarnain, in his speech, mentioned that the journey matters more than the destination. He also added that perseverance with a very clear directional vision and effort helps too. He reminded the new graduates that first and foremost you are human, secondly you are a doctor and only thirdly you are a surgeon.
The event ended with refreshments.
Some of the lecturers and staffs attending the event.
The doctors shared inspiring quotes at the end of their presentations:
"Success is a journey, not a destination. The doing is often more important than the outcome" by Arthur Ashe.
Congratulation Cohort 1 graduates! All the best with your future career plans!
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