The Launch of the 21st Class of Medical Specialists at Beirut Arab University

The Faculty of Medicine at Beirut Arab University, celebrated the graduation of the 21st class of medical specialists who successfully completed their clinical training across various medical specialties at several university hospitals.

The graduating class included 29 doctors in 15 specialties: cardiology, hematology and oncology, internal medicine, urology, nephrology, cardiothoracic surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, vascular surgery, maternal-fetal medicine, in addition to orthopedic surgery, gastroenterology, ENT surgery, diagnostic radiology, clinical laboratory sciences, and anesthesiology and resuscitation.

The ceremony began with an introduction by Dr. Amal Naous, who stated in her speech:

“Since its establishment, Beirut Arab University has been committed to graduating cohorts of highly skilled doctors who spread across the globe, distinguished by their high ethics, refined culture, and solid knowledge in the service of humanity.”

Then, graduate Dr. Ahmad Doklaigah delivered the graduates’ speech, saying:

“Today, we begin a new chapter in our journey—a chapter full of challenges and responsibilities, where we are required not only to be competent doctors but also role models in humanity, compassion, and dedication.”

The Dean of the Faculty, Professor Wafaa El-Sehly, addressed the graduating doctors:

“Today marks the end of a chapter full of challenges and achievements, and you are now beginning new steps in your professional journey. You have witnessed some of the toughest periods that our beloved Lebanon has endured—health, economic crises, and wars—and you faced major challenges with perseverance and determination, proving yourselves worthy of carrying the trust of medicine and serving humanity.”

The ceremony concluded with the distribution of certificates to the graduating doctors, followed by the recitation of the Hippocratic Oath.