A screengrab shows Qatar University students during the CHS Day celebration.
Doha: Qatar University (QU) College of Health Sciences (CHS) recently held CHS Day to celebrate its remarkable achievements for the last academic year 2020-21.
The virtual celebration showcased the College’s achievements in academic, research, professional, and community service. The ceremony was attended by Dr. Egon Toft, the Vice-President for Medical and Health Sciences, Professor Asma Al-Thani, Associate Vice-President for Strategic Planning, and Dr. Hanan Abdul Rahim, Dean of the College of Health Sciences in addition to College faculty members, students, parents and representatives from various healthcare partners.
During the ceremony, around 174 of the clinical preceptors and supervisors were recognised for their support to three departments’ clinical and practical training: Biomedical Sciences, Human Nutrition, and Public Health.
Dr. Hanan Abdul Rahim, Dean of the College of Health Sciences, thanked the healthcare partners from Aspetar, Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), Qatar Diabetes Association (QDA), Qatar Foundation (QF), Sidra Medicine, and Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) for their substantial contribution in supporting CHS students during clinical placement, especially in the challenging COVID-19 conditions.
Dr. Abdul Rahim said, “Your contributions to our students’ training are what make our programmes so successful. Your mentorship and supervision not only teach skills but shape the professional perspectives of our students as well.”
During the ceremony, departments presented highlights of their academic, research, and service achievements through video presentations.
Besides, 47 students from the three programmemess, Biomedical Science, Human Nutrition, and Public Health, donned their white coats, signaling that they have reached the clinical practice milestone of their degrees.
The College also celebrated the successful completion of the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Certification (BOC) exam for 10 Biomedical Sciences programme graduates.
Dr. Egon Toft, Vice President for Medical and Health Sciences, praised the academic, technical, and administrative staff of the College who drove CHS achievements despite the challenging global circumstances.
“The College of Health Sciences has shown skill, energy, and enthusiasm to tackle contemporary health challenges through active research efforts and high-quality programmemes that will continue to innovate per the country’s needs,” Dr. Toft said.
