Sana'a – Sana'a University Media
Sunday, September 13, 2026 (Rabi' al-Thani 2, 1448 Hijri)
The Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at Sana'a University celebrated today the graduation of 410 male and female physicians of the thirty-sixth batch, following seven years of study and clinical training. The ceremony was attended by the Minister of Health and Environment, Dr. Ali Abdulkarim Shaiban; Vice Minister of Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Hatem Al-Dois; Sana'a University Rector, Prof. Mohammed Ahmed Al-Bukhaiti; Rector's Assistant for Medical Faculties and Hospitals Affairs, Dr. Abdulhafiz Thowabeh; Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Prof. Mohammed Mohammed Al-Shahari; Dean of the Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Prof. Khaled Al-Khamisi; along with vice deans, heads of departments, and faculty members.
The Minister of Health and Environment, Dr. Ali Shaiban, emphasized that a physician carries a humanitarian mission grounded in compassion, integrity, and patience, calling upon the graduates to serve their nation and continually develop their knowledge and skills, in light of the health sector's need for more qualified medical professionals.
The Vice Minister of Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Hatem Al-Doais, pointed out that graduation marks the beginning of a new phase in clinical practice, scientific research, and specialization, urging the graduates to adhere to professional ethics, treat patients with kindness, and remain loyal to their parents.
The Sana'a University Rector, Prof. Mohammed Ahmed Al-Bukhaiti, affirmed that the graduation of the thirty-sixth batch represents the fruit of seven years of academic achievement and practical training, commending the quality of education and training at the Faculty of Medicine. The Rector expressed his confidence in the graduates' abilities to pursue postgraduate studies or join the healthcare field to serve the community and the nation.
Then, the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Prof. Mohammed Mohammed Al-Shehari, explained that the Faculty graduates today a new cohort of physicians following an academic journey that combined theoretical study with laboratory and clinical training, calling upon the graduates to pursue specialization and continuous learning, and to contribute to advancing health services, given Yemen's need for more physicians and consultants.
The ceremony featured speeches by representatives of the graduates, the University Student Forum, and the preparatory committees, in which they expressed gratitude to the leadership of the University and the Faculty, faculty members, and their families. The Dean of the Faculty also administered the Medical Oath to the graduates, who pledged to safeguard medical integrity, maintain patient confidentiality, and deliver healthcare faithfully and without discrimination.
At the conclusion of the ceremony, leadership officials of both ministries, the University Presidency, the Faculty Deanship, heads of departments, faculty members, and organizing committees were honored, and certificates of appreciation and shields of excellence were presented to the male and female graduates of the thirty-sixth batch.
