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Coinciding with World Pharmacists Day and the celebration of the "Silver Jubilee" marking 25 years since the graduation of the first class from the Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, the Faculty celebrated the graduation of the 25th class in an atmosphere filled with pride and honor, along with the first graduating class of the Pharm D program. The event was held under the patronage of Prof. Mohamed Diaa El-Din Zain El-Abedeen, President of the University.

The ceremony was attended by Prof. Amany Osama Kamel, Vice President of the University for Graduate Studies and Research, Prof. Rehab Othman, Acting Dean of the Faculty, Prof. Abdel Nasser Badawy Sanjab, Head of the Pharmacy Sector Committee and member of the Tripartite Committee for the Management of the Pharmacists Syndicate and former Vice President of the University, and Prof. Rola Milad, Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development.

The celebration began with a distinguished presentation by the graduates, greeted with warm applause from their families and professors, a moment that embodied the joy and pride of graduating 330 pharmacists, representing a new generation of ambassadors of science, knowledge, and service, embarking on a career journey full of challenges and accomplishments.

Prof. Amany Osama Kamel, Vice President of Ain Shams University for Graduate Studies and Research and former Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy, expressed her great joy in participating in the graduation of the 25th class of the Faculty of Pharmacy, which coincided with World Pharmacists Day and the celebration of the Silver Jubilee of the first graduating class from Ain Shams Pharmacy. She described the occasion as a moment of pride and a testament to the faculty’s history and achievements.

She pointed out her special connection with this class since their early days, as she was the Vice Dean for Education and Student Affairs when they joined the faculty. She followed their journey from day one until the end of their internship year, witnessing firsthand their diligence, cooperation, and resilience, which makes her proud of their belonging to one of the most prestigious pharmacy faculties in Egypt and the region, home to world-class professors and scholars.

She added that the faculty’s accreditation by the American ACPE has given its graduates a significant advantage, as they can now apply directly for professional licensing exams in Canada without the need for additional assessment exams. This opens up broad horizons for them to work and compete internationally.

Prof. Amany offered a set of valuable advices to the graduates, urging them to be honorable ambassadors for their university and country wherever they go, whether in their careers or daily lives, to always dream without despair, and to commit to continuous learning and self-development. She emphasized that many leaders in the pharmaceutical industry and heads of major global companies built their futures through ongoing development and dedicated efforts. She also stressed the importance of seizing available opportunities in entrepreneurship and modern technologies.

In conclusion, she extended her heartfelt thanks and appreciation to Prof. Mohamed Diaa, President of Ain Shams University, for his unlimited support to the Faculty of Pharmacy, and to Prof. Rehab Othman, Dean of the Faculty, for her continuous efforts and support to the students, as well as to Prof. Maha Farouk, who was the Dean during the students’ enrollment in the program. She expressed her gratitude to Prof. Nahed Mortada for her prominent role in organizing the training year at the national level as Chair of the Supreme Committee for Mandatory Training Supervision and for integrating the internship year into the Professional Practice Law. She specifically thanked Prof. Abdel Nasser Sanjab for completing the steps for the internship year accreditation, affirming that this fruitful cooperation between university and faculty leadership was the cornerstone in achieving this milestone that aligns with international standards and enhances the status of Ain Shams Pharmacy graduates.

She also extended thanks to the parents for their support of their children throughout their years of study, appreciating the efforts of everyone who contributed to the success of the training and internship system, from university leadership to faculty and administrative staff.

Prof. Abdel Nasser Sanjab, Head of the Pharmacy Sector Committee, member of the Tripartite Committee for Managing the Pharmacists Syndicate, and former Vice President of Ain Shams University, also expressed his joy at participating in the graduation ceremony of the 25th class of the Faculty of Pharmacy, which coincided with World Pharmacists Day on the 25th of September.

Prof. Sengab affirmed that this class witnessed crucial steps during their study period toward the development of pharmacy education and the modernization of regulations, noting the amendment of Article 168 and the introduction of new systems aimed at meeting labor market needs.

He emphasized the importance of the internship year, which opens broad opportunities for graduates to learn and gain experiences that qualify them to confidently meet labor market requirements. He also advised the graduates not to settle for obtaining a bachelor’s degree or pharmacist assignment but to continue their postgraduate studies and plan their future. He pointed out that pharmacy has become an interdisciplinary science, intersecting with many modern specializations, offering great opportunities for innovation and shaping the future.

He stressed that integrity and sincerity must be the motto and principle of every pharmacist, urging the graduates to invest their energy and capabilities in interdisciplinary studies and professional diplomas accredited by the Ministry of Health, which open diverse career paths beyond traditional roles.

In his concluding remarks, Prof. Sengab thanked the parents for their support throughout their children's years of study, valuing their patience and efforts. He confirmed that the graduates’ success is the fruit of the collaboration between their families and Ain Shams University in the journey of knowledge and excellence.

In her speech, Prof. Rehab Othman, Acting Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, welcomed the attendees, expressing her pride in the graduation of the faculty’s 25th class, which she described as exceptional in numbers and achievements. She explained that this class includes 330 graduates, comprising students from Egypt and several Arab and African countries, including Bahrain, Sudan, and South Sudan, a reflection of the faculty’s regional and international role in preparing pharmacists capable of competing in various markets.

She added that this class represents the first graduating class of the "Pharm D" program, a dream the faculty had long pursued to prepare pharmacists qualified to work alongside the medical team inside hospitals. The students received excellent hands-on training that enabled them to gain high-quality experience in real-life work environments. The class also achieved a 100% success rate in the professional licensing exam after completing the internship year, an unprecedented achievement that reflects the academic and training quality of the program.

Prof. Rehab praised the significant role of Ain Shams University Hospitals (El-Demerdash) in providing comprehensive training to students. She also appreciated the efforts of university leadership in integrating the internship year into the academic program. She extended her thanks to Prof. Amany Osama Kamel, Secretary of the Supreme Committee for Mandatory Training Supervision in Egypt, and to Prof. Nahed Mortada for her vital role in accrediting the internship year as Chair of the Supreme Committee. This added a qualitative leap in the level of the faculty’s graduates. She also thanked Prof. Maha Farouk, the former Dean, and Prof. Dr. Abdel Nasser Sanjab, along with other former deans.

In the moment every graduate looks forward to, the graduates stood to recite the professional oath, a solemn vow that emphasizes the graduate’s full commitment never to betray their words or disregard the responsibilities they pledged to uphold, no matter the circumstances.

The ceremony included a video presentation capturing the sentiments of faculty staff and department heads towards their graduating students, along with advice and emotional messages. Another touching video showcased the students' memories throughout their years of study. The event also featured artistic and musical performances that added a joyful atmosphere.

The event concluded with the honoring of 17 faculty staff from the Faculty of Pharmacy for their scientific excellence and for being listed among the top 2% of the most cited scientists globally. Heads of departments and faculty staff were also honored for their academic contributions and support for the faculty’s development and accreditation journey.

The ceremony also included honoring the 2000 class, the first graduating class from the Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, in a gesture of loyalty and appreciation, followed by the awarding of graduation certificates to the students in a joyous and festive atmosphere.

The event was attended by Dr. Seham Refaat, Director of the Pharmacy Administration, along with a number of faculty members, department heads, and graduates from the 2000 class. The event was organized in coordination with the Faculty’s Student Union, who played an active role in the ceremony organization.