(MENAFN- The Peninsula) University of Calgary in Qatar (UCQ) graduated 44 nursing professionals in its fifth convocation yesterday under the patronage of H E Sheikha Hind bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Vice-Chair, Supreme Education Council Board of Directors.
One quarter of them and all UCQ graduates are Qatari.
The celebration was chaired by University of Calgary Chancellor, Dr Robert Thirsk. University of Calgary President, Dr Elizabeth Cannon, and UCQ Dean and CEO, Dr Kim Critchley, were key speakers.
Present were dignitaries representing UCQ's partners in nursing education in Qatar, officials of University of Calgary in Canada, College of Nursing Project, Joint Oversight Board of UCQ, and families and friends of graduates of Class 2014.
The event at Qatar National Convention Centre honoured achievements of students who have earned a Bachelor of Nursing degree that is the gold standard in nursing degrees.
Dr Yousuf Al Maslamani, Medical Director, Hamad General Hospital, Chairman, Qatar Centre for Organ Transplantation, Assistant Professor, Clinical Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar, and member of Joint Oversight Board of UCQ, told the graduates: "Each of you has embarked on a journey that will not only change you, but change Qatar.
"Putting into practice world-class knowledge and skills you have acquired, you will take your position at the frontline of our health service. You will work to promote health, prevent diseases and help patients cope with illnesses. You will be an advocate for patients and their families. Work you will do will have a direct impact on the health of Qatar's population. Many people dream of making a difference even once in their lives. As nurses, you will make a difference every day."
Amina Aden (gold medal), and Nabilla Chaabna (silver) sponsored by Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) maintained perfect marks, embracing leadership roles in the university and the community.
Accepting awards, HMC-sponsored graduates took key roles in the ceremonies.
Nursing Leader Sheikha Al Qahtani, Director, Wound Care, HMC - a graduate and now a Master of Nursing student at UCQ - introduced the keynote speaker. Afrah Ali, a graduate, inspired new nurses with her experiences as a Master of Nursing student in Calgary, and led the Graduate's Pledge.
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