435 graduates get degrees at RMI 3rd convocation

PESHAWAR: A total of 435 graduates were awarded medical degrees at the third convocation of Rehman Medical Institute (RMI) here on Saturday.

The diverse cohort included 76 nursing graduates, 108 MBBS students, 47 BDS students, 166 graduates in Allied Health Sciences, and 38 from Rehabilitation Sciences.

About 27 gold medalists were also awarded for their outstanding academic achievements. Among them, 10 represented Rehman Medical College (RMC), seven hailed from Rehman College of Dentistry (RCD), five from Rehman College of Allied Health Sciences (RCAHS), two from Rehman College of Nursing (RCN), and three from Rehman College of Rehabilitation Sciences (RCRS).

Prof Dr Ziaul Haq, vice-chancellor of Khyber Medical University, awarded degrees and gold medals. In his address, Dr Haq lauded RMI and its Chairman Prof Dr Muhammad Rehman for its contributions to education and healthcare. He said the RMC and RCD were preferred institutions for aspiring MBBS and BDS students among all colleges affiliated with KMU. He congratulated the graduates and their families for their academic accomplishments.

RMI Education serves as a cohesive platform encompassing medical, dental, and allied health education. Its five colleges-RMC, RCD, RCAHS, RCN, and RCRS-offer 14-degree programs and 2 diploma programs. These institutions provide comprehensive undergraduate and postgraduate training, preparing skilled healthcare professionals.

This year saw several milestones for RMI Education. Three new programmes were launched at RCAHS, student enrolment expanded across disciplines, and alumni returned as faculty and consultants. RCD transitioned to a new campus, set for full commissioning by 2025. RMI also established academic collaborations, including a faculty development program with KMU and an AI-based breast cancer detection initiative with GIK Institute. Additionally, RCD hosted the International Conference on Healthcare and Research (ICHR) 2023, with plans for an expanded edition in April 2024.

In healthcare, RMI increased its inpatient capacity to 658 beds, focusing on its not-for-profit RMI Relief initiative, which will soon integrate with the Sehat Card program. A new CSR initiative, offering free IT skills training to over 1,000 participants, is also set to launch. These initiatives reflect RMI’s commitment to fostering excellence in education and healthcare.

“This is a proud moment for the RMI community,” said Shafiqur Rehman, CEO of RMI, in his address.

“The dedication of our students and faculty has led us to this milestone. RMI continues to play a vital role in shaping the future of healthcare and education in Pakistan,” he added.

The ceremony concluded with celebrations honouring the hard work and commitment of the graduates.