The Faculty of Medicine of the University of East Sarajevo today held a formal ceremony to confer degrees upon a new generation of graduates and master’s degree holders, including the first students to complete the Medical Studies Programme in English. This event marks a significant milestone in the development of the Faculty and reaffirms its commitment to educating healthcare professionals and strengthening international cooperation.
A total of 110 students were awarded the degree of Doctor of Medicine, of whom 58 completed their studies in English and 52 in Serbian. The ceremony also recognised eight Doctors of Dental Medicine, 17 graduates in Nursing, and 20 graduates in Special Education and Rehabilitation. A further 13 students were awarded master’s degrees, including two in Nursing and 11 in Special Education and Rehabilitation.
The Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Professor Dejan Bokonjić, PhD, described the first cohort of medical doctors educated in English as a particular achievement for the institution. He emphasised that one of the Faculty’s key objectives is to maintain close ties with its graduates and foster long-term cooperation, enabling them to contribute to the institution’s reputation through their professional achievements.
According to the Dean, the experiences and suggestions of former students can be invaluable in improving teaching, scientific research and other academic activities. He particularly stressed the importance of establishing partnerships that would facilitate the exchange of students and academic staff, while creating additional opportunities for the Faculty’s development and strengthening its integration into the international academic community.
The Rector of the University of East Sarajevo, Professor Milan Kulić, PhD, highlighted the importance of the graduation ceremony, emphasising that the graduates’ future professional roles carry considerable responsibility, as their work will have a direct impact on the health and quality of life of the population. He expressed his satisfaction not only with the number of graduates being awarded their degrees but also with their knowledge and the quality of their education, which he considers particularly important for the professions they have chosen to pursue.
Through the graduation of this new generation of degree and master’s degree holders, the Faculty of Medicine in Foča continues to contribute to the education of qualified professionals who will apply their knowledge and competencies in support of the healthcare systems of Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and other countries.
The particular significance of this year’s ceremony lies in the completion of studies by the first cohort of medical doctors educated in English. This achievement confirms the international potential of the Faculty of Medicine in Foča and paves the way for further improvements to its educational programmes, the development of scientific cooperation, and the strengthening of its position within the international academic community.
Source: University Communications Office / Radio Foča
