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"48th Hyogo Medical University 2024 School of Medicine Graduation Ceremony" held
On March 6, 2025, the 48th Hyogo Medical University School of Medicine Graduation Ceremony for 2024 was held in the main auditorium of the Heisei Memorial Hall Hyogo Medical University.
(Note: The graduation ceremonies for the three faculties and three graduate schools on the Kobe Campus were held separately on March 15, 2024. Details of the ceremony will be posted at a later date.)
President's speech (excerpt)
Congratulations to all the sixth graders and their parents on your graduation. We offer our heartfelt congratulations.
Do you remember when you were freshmen, I mentioned two responsibilities of universities? The first was the responsibility to society to send out good doctors into the world, and the second was to ensure that you have the qualities necessary to lead happy lives as doctors, in other words, the responsibility of universities to provide such an education.
Japan is heading towards a society with a declining birthrate and population that no one has ever experienced before, and the rapid advances in IT and AI will likely continue unabated. While this is sometimes called an "age of uncertainty," there are some things we should value that remain constant no matter the era. One is to "feel joy in seeing patients get better." The other is to "discover what you want to do, set high goals, and work hard."
Take a good look at what you can devote yourself to and work ambitiously towards that goal. At the same time, it is also important to be ethical and moral. Maintain a certain level of morality as a person and as a doctor, and be an honest, humane, and lovable character.
I hope you will devote yourself to what you love with confidence and lead a happy life. Congratulations on your graduation today.
Each award winner
Morimura Award: Awarded to students who graduate with excellent grades over the six years of study.
Chika Katahira
I am very happy to have received this award thanks to the support of those around me.
Mayu Nakamitsu
I am truly grateful to receive the prestigious Morimura Award. I would like to express my gratitude to everyone. I am deeply honored and at the same time, I feel humbled. I will continue to study medicine sincerely and give back to patients, so as not to bring shame to this prestigious award.
■Research Physician Course President's Award: Awarded to students in the Research Physician Course who have made outstanding achievements in research activities.
Hinata Inoue
I believe that this award is the result of my diligent efforts in not only my research in the Department of Department of Immunology but also my studies as a research physician. I am extremely pleased that all of my efforts as a student have been recognized.
Naoko Masutani
I would like to express my gratitude to the professors in my lab who have guided me, my seniors who have given me lots of advice, and my friends. I could not have won this award on my own, so I would like to thank everyone who has supported me.
■ Student Council Achievement Award: Awarded to students who have achieved outstanding results in student council activities, extracurricular activities, etc. over the course of six years.
Toranosuke Sashima
My student life was extremely busy, balancing my studies, student council, club activities, and part-time work, and I had a very difficult time every day. That's why I'm so happy to receive this award. I believe that the support I received from my seniors, classmates, and juniors, and the opportunity to continue learning while listening to the opinions of my teachers and other students, have led me to where I am today.
Shino Tokai
When I entered university, I wanted to balance my studies and club activities, so I did my best to do both. As a result, I was able to receive this award, and I feel that all my hard work was worth it.
Kenta Iwasaki
I am extremely honored to receive such a prestigious award in recognition of my efforts in club activities. I will use this award as encouragement to continue growing as a doctor.
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