oday, 175 newly doctors graduated from the International Medical Institute of KSMU, and soon most of them will work for the benefit of healthcare in their countries. In the “Sviridovsky” concert hall, they were ceremoniously awarded diplomas, with 15 of them receiving diplomas with honors.
“KSMU has entered a prestigious global ranking that evaluates universities based on their demand among applicants worldwide,” said V.A. Lazarenko, the Rector of KSMU at the opening of the ceremony. “We hold a commendable position among 9,000 universities around the world, ranking among the leaders in the quality of education, scientific, and educational work. Today, three international associations in the field of medical education have been established within the Russian Federation. KSMU leads two of them: the Russian-Sri Lankan and the Russian-Kyrgyz.”
Countries such as Afghanistan, Benin, Botswana, Brazil, Germany, Zambia, India, Kenya, Malaysia, the Maldives, Nigeria, Thailand, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Sri Lanka, Ecuador, and South Africa will receive highly qualified specialists trained at KSMU, one of the best medical universities in the country.
In his welcoming speech, Viktor Anatolyevich emphasized that during their studies, international students learn about Russian culture, history, traditions, and language, performing Russian songs and reciting poems by Pushkin, and other poets as part of the concert program. Upon returning to their homeland, they become ambassadors of Russian culture in their countries.
To congratulate the international graduates on receiving their cherished diplomas, honored guests attended, including Deputy Governor of Kursk Region, Minister of Education and Science of Kursk Region, Deputy Minister of Health of Kursk Region, Head of the Migration Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia for Kursk Region, and others.
Considering the peculiar of the event, Deputy Governor addressed the graduates in English, which delighted the graduates and their parents. At the beginning of his speech, he expressed deep appreciation and gratitude to the administration, faculty, and staff of KSMU for the unique educational environment created at the Kursk State Medical University, where respect for traditions is paramount. This transforms KSMU into a unique, friendly, multinational family.
After awarding the first 15 diplomas with honors, the parents of the honors students were invited to share the stage. This is another long-standing tradition at KSMU, where graduates thank their parents for their support and help during the challenging years of studying. “This is your shared victory!” said Rector V.A. Lazarenko, welcoming both the honors students and their parents, many of whom he knows personally.
After the diplomas were awarded, it was time for the university’s mandatory traditions. The first was to transfer the tassel on the cap from the right side to the left, symbolizing the end of the educational process and the beginning of medical practice. Some graduates did this with tears in their eyes, either lamenting the end of their student life or unable to contain their emotions from the happiness of receiving their diploma. The director of International Medical Institute KSMU Assoc. Prof. Mohamad Chahine congratulate the newly graduates.
Finally, the moment for the physician’s oath —a solemn and important moment in the life of a medical graduate. The oath recited in two languages English and Russian by Serena Junius and Navandish Ezat Ullah. The solemn oath resonated in the ensuing silence, solidifying the transition of former medical students into the status of real doctors.
Ludwig Lorenzo expressed gratitude towards KSMU, and then it was time for memorable gifts. The doctors from the 53rd graduating class of KSMU will soon return to their homes and begin their professional journey in medicine.