EDUCATION. Last Friday, on the last day of the autumn semester, Sahlgrenska Academy honored students who have now graduated as midwives, doctors, nurses, and dentists.
Dressed in their finest attire, the students gathered for the graduation ceremony. The ceremony for nurses and midwives took place in accordance with the institution’s tradition at Annedals Church. Both dentists’ and doctors’ graduation ceremonies took place in the university’s grand hall in Vasaparken.
120 new nurses
The ceremony signifies that the students have completed several years of study. For many, it is a bittersweet day. Stepping into the professional world also marks the end of a fun time, characterized by new knowledge and friendships.
Hanna Hagh Bayan is one of the 120 new nurses celebrated at Annedals Church:
“It feels wonderful, we’re finally done! The best part of nursing education has been going on practical training and helping patients, learning so much. Now, I look forward to starting work in home healthcare,” says Hanna.
130 new doctors
During the medical student’s graduation ceremony, our newly appointed dean, Jenny Nyström, wore the ceremonial dean’s cape for the first time and delivered the traditional speech from the dean. She expressed her pride and joy in the new doctors in the magnificent hall, filled to the brim with equally proud relatives of the approximately 130 newly graduated doctors. The ceremony was emotional, with a series of beautiful speeches. Several medical students in the class also played instruments and sang.
Dedicated teachers
Trine Holm Johansson finds it surreal to graduate after five and a half years of intensive studies:
“It’s been a fun time with dedicated teachers and classmates who genuinely care about others,” says Trine. Initially, she will work as a junior doctor at Sahlgrenska University Hospital, with plans to specialize in general medicine.
Gustav Person shares that he found the initial semesters of the medical program the most challenging. As they delved into more clinically-oriented subjects, the education became both easier and more enjoyable.
“I come from Åmål, and now I’m moving closer to home because I’m starting as a junior doctor in Trollhättan. Eventually, I’d like to specialize in anesthesia,” Gustav reveals.
Soon, the newly graduated physiotherapists of the semester will also be celebrated on January 19.
BY: ELIN LINDSTRÖM / LOVISA AIJMER
PHOTO: LOVISA AIJMER, MARIE BERG, ANJA EHN, ELIN LINDSTRÖM & JOSEF THORESEN
