KARACHI: The 4th convocation of Liaquat National school of Physiotherapy, Liaquat National Hospital and Medical College was held Saturday.
A total of 78 students graduated this year, of which, 27 were awarded the DPT (Doctor of Physiotherapy) degree, 18 were awarded the MS degree, and 33 were awarded BS degree. Vice Chancellor University of Karachi, Dr. Mohammad Qaiser conferred the degrees. The best performance medals were given to 09 students, divided into three categories. Among the successful students of the Doctor of Physiotherapy (DPT) the first position holder was Sania Naqi, on the second position was Ramsha Khan, and on the third position Umber Nawaz. In the catafory of MS, the first position holder was Sidra Inam, second position holder was Misbah Tabba and the third position holder was Sabiha Kafeel. In the category of BS Physiotherapy, the First position holder was Ayesha Ahmed, the second position holder was Farhad Fawwad, and the third position holder was Sundas Ahsan. Interestingly, except one, all the position holders were females.
Dr. Syed Hassan Abbas, Pricipal Liaquat National School of Physiotherapy, in his welcoming address gave a brief overview of the evolving role and responsibilities of Physiotherapists in the advanced healthcare system. He said that the institute is one of the leading schools of Physiotherapy in Pakistan, and till date a total of 1,062 students have been graduated from Liaquat School of Physiotherapy, and these graduated are serving in the leading hospitals countrywide.
Dr. Salman Faridi, Medical Director Liaquat National Hospital & Medical College, in his speech asked the Graduates to uphold the moral obligations of the profession and expressed his confidence that graduates will rise to every challenge since they have been trained and educated in the best ways. He stressed the growing importance of Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation in Health care to keep patient happy, healthy and improving the quality of their lives. He further endorsed that the institute provided the students with an extensive education, best clinical expertise and provide an opportunity for continuous improvement and learning.
The Vice Chancellor University of Karachi Dr. Mohammad Qaiser stressed the need for continuing the learning in the professional lives. He asked the graduates to realize the privileges and the grand responsibility that this new identity has brought them and try to always uphold the virtues of medicine. He congratulated the graduates on completing their education successfully.
