المملكة: 50 years of giving… "Imam University Medicine" Gathering her children in a golden jubilee that writes a story of loyalty

In a scene in which memory mixed with loyalty, nostalgia with pride, and under the patronage of His Excellency Minister of Education Youssef Al-Benyan The College of Medicine at Imam Abdul Rahman bin Faisal University celebrated the golden jubilee, on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of its founding, in an exceptional meeting that brought together the college’s graduates from the first batch to the current batches, along with its employees and guests.

The attendees experienced an atmosphere of fraternal cohesion, and were happy in it Study seats, the beginnings of a dream, and the professional fellowship that brought them together one day, and is still present, in the presence of the University President, Professor Dr. Fahd bin Ahmed Al-Harbi, the former University President, Professor Dr. Abdullah bin Muhammad Al-Rubaish, the Dean of the College, Professor Dr. Muhammad Al-Shahrani, the former deans of the College of Medicine, and a number of academic and medical leaders, in addition to an elite group of college graduates who found in this meeting a space to renew their covenant with the place that shaped their professional and human awareness, appreciating this initiative.

They stressed that the College of Medicine was never just a An educational institution, but rather one family extending across generations, and an honorable national story in the service of humanity, renewing their pride in belonging to this ancient edifice, and their determination to continue giving, carrying the message, and writing new chapters of success in the journey of the next fifty years.

In addition, the President of the University opened the exhibition accompanying the celebration, which was titled “A Half-Century Journey,” reviewing the chronological stations of the college’s journey from its founding until today, through a timeline of the college deans, and an archive that documented the features of academic life, occasions and events, and graduation celebrations that formed a collective memory for successive generations. The ceremony program included a review of the history of the college’s founding and the careers of its graduates, along with a singing operetta and an introductory film that documented Its scientific and humanitarian journey, in addition to a visual presentation entitled “My Journey in the College of Medicine,” and video contributions by former graduates in which they recalled their memories and experiences. This was followed by a dialogue session that brought together the past and the present, and the ceremony concluded with honoring a number of personalities and pioneers.

Professor Dr. Muhammad Al-Shahrani, Dean of the College of Medicine, stressed that this meeting was not merely to celebrate study or years, but rather to celebrate a message that the graduates carried with a clear conscience. And a humanitarian responsibility, pointing out that fifty years of the college’s life were not fleeting numbers, but rather a journey of science, a human message, and the creation of generations that brought knowledge and value to medicine. He added that the college’s graduates proved their presence in various fields, and were in the first ranks during crises, most notably the Corona pandemic, embodying the highest forms of giving, discipline, and sacrifice. He explained that every soul saved, every pain alleviated, and every patient treated is a living witness to the success of the college’s mission, stressing That medicine is not only a profession, but a moral commitment, and a permanent covenant with life, and that the college’s graduates were and still are a fundamental pillar in the process of health transformation, and true partners in achieving the vision of a nation that puts the human being at the heart of development.

For his part, Professor Dr. Abdullah bin Muhammad Al-Rubaish, former president of the university and former dean of the college of medicine, expressed his happiness at this meeting, welcoming the graduates to their “first home,” the place where beginnings were made and shaped. The features were laid, and the first building blocks were laid for a professional journey that each one of them carried in his heart, mind, and practical life. He stressed that the fifty years of the college’s life were not built with walls and laboratories alone, but rather with believing hearts, diligent minds, and successive generations in the service of humanity and the nation. He pointed out that the college’s graduates were a source of trust and pride wherever they went, inside and outside the Kingdom, and that the college’s achievements today embody the success of investing in people, through appropriations. An international academy, advanced educational programs, and distinguished outcomes have contributed to strengthening the position of the university and the health sector.

In his speech, the President of the University, Professor Dr. Fahd bin Ahmed Al-Harbi, stressed that the celebration of the golden jubilee of the College of Medicine is a celebration of an extended building process, and the industry of doctors and human beings together.

He pointed out that the College formed one of the established pillars in the university’s journey, and contributed over five decades to developing medical education, enhancing scientific research, and advancing With health services, within an integrated academic and clinical system, he explained that Imam Abdul Rahman bin Faisal University, with the integration of its educational, research and societal roles, is moving steadily with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030, stressing that the College of Medicine was and remains a model of commitment and excellence, thanks to its cadres, leaders and ambitious vision that looks to the future with confidence.

And we do not miss it, as we celebrate this achievement. We would like to express our deepest gratitude for the generous support and unparalleled care that the education and health system in our dear homeland is receiving from the wise leadership – may God support it – for its firm belief that investing in people is investing. The most effective and lasting. This support enabled universities to perform their role, opened horizons of development for them, and enhanced their ability to excel and innovate, and to move confidently towards the future, in light of a national vision that made ambition a feature, achievement a method, and sustainability a goal. We also extend our thanks and appreciation to His Excellency the Minister of Education – may God protect him – for his generous sponsorship of this ceremony, which is Sponsorship that reflects his interest in the qualitative achievements made by universities, and his keenness to support their progress and enable them to fulfill their mission of preparing competencies, and building an educational system that keeps pace with the times, anticipates the future, and is capable of effectively contributing to achieving the aspirations of society and the nation.