Source: International School

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As summer unfolds and new journeys begin, Capital Medical University (CMU) held its 2026 Graduation Ceremony and Degree Conferral Ceremony for International Students on June 30. A total of 64 international undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students from 14 countries and regions successfully completed their studies. Equipped with the professional knowledge, medical expertise, and compassionate spirit of healing they have cultivated in China, they are now preparing to set out for destinations around the world, contributing to global medical research, healthcare services, and other areas of health and well-being as they embark on a new chapter as CMU international alumni.

 

 

The Ceremony

 

Wang Dapin, Secretary of the CPC CMU Committee; Zhang Lixin, Deputy Secretary of the CPC CMU Committee; Zhang Chen, Member of the Standing Committee of the CPC CMU Committee and Vice President; as well as leaders and faculty members from relevant university departments, schools on the main campus, and clinical medical schools attended the ceremony. All international graduates and representatives of their families from overseas gathered to witness this warm and solemn occasion.

University Leaders Offer Heartfelt Messages to Inspire International Graduates on Their Journeys Ahead

Zhang Chen Delivers Remarks

 

On behalf of the University, Zhang Chen extended his warmest congratulations and best wishes to all international graduates. He also expressed sincere gratitude to the faculty and staff dedicated to educating international students in China and to the parents who had quietly supported their children's studies. He commended the graduates for their dedication to mastering professional knowledge and their active role as ambassadors of cultural exchange between China and other countries during their time at CMU.

 

As the international graduates prepare to step out into the wider world, Zhang Chen offered three messages of encouragement. First, they should remain true to their original aspirations as medical professionals, strengthen their professional competencies, and build a solid foundation for their future careers. Second, they should promote mutual understanding between Chinese and international cultures, serve as ambassadors of cultural exchange, and build bridges for international medical collaboration. Third, they should embrace a global perspective and contribute to the development of international healthcare, helping advance health and well-being around the world.

 

Wang Wei, Dean of the International School, read the Report on the Qualification Review and Degree Conferral of 2026 International Undergraduate and Graduate Students.

Wang Dapin Presents Certificates of Honor to Outstanding International Graduates

 

Wang Dapin presented certificates of honor to outstanding international graduates in recognition of their exceptional achievements in academic research, cross-cultural exchange, volunteer service, and other areas.

Graduates Share Their Reflections and Express Gratitude, Looking Back on Their Studies in China

At the ceremony, three graduate representatives from different countries and academic programs took turns sharing their experiences at CMU and their plans for the future.

 

Bumaryam: Making China a Second Home and Continuing Clinical Studies at CMU

Bumaryam Shares Her Reflections

 

Kadyr Bumaryam, an undergraduate from Kazakhstan in the 2021 batch of the Chinese-taught Dentistry program, looked back on her five-year journey of cross-cultural learning. During her time at CMU, she devoted herself to mastering professional knowledge, actively participated in clinical practice, and worked diligently to strengthen her clinical consultation and treatment skills.

 

After graduation, Kadyr Bumaryam will remain at CMU to pursue further studies. She said she hopes to use her experience as an international student to build a bridge of friendship between China and other countries. She will continue to develop her clinical expertise and protect the health of every patient with professional skills and a compassionate heart.

 

Seyed: Bridging Cultural Differences and Connecting Chinese and International Medical Communities

Seyed Shares His Reflections

 

Seyed Mohammad, an Iranian student from the 2020 batch of the English-taught Clinical Medicine program, admitted that cultural differences and the demanding medical curriculum had placed considerable pressure on him when he first arrived in Beijing. However, studying and spending time alongside fellow students from around the world had allowed him to experience the exchange and integration of diverse cultures, building bridges for global medical communication. He expressed his gratitude to the teachers who had guided him with dedication and to his family, whose love and support had reached him from afar. He also encouraged his fellow graduates to bring together the strengths of Chinese and international medicine and to become young ambassadors of medical exchange and mutual learning among civilizations.

 

Kungulli: Bringing Advanced Medical Expertise from China Home to Safeguard Community Health

Kungulli Shares Her Reflections

 

Roberta Kungulli, a master's student in Surgery from the 2023 batch, came from Albania. Quoting the Daodejing—"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step"—she reflected on her nine years of study at CMU. She pursued her studies at the China International Neuroscience Institute (China-INI) at Xuanwu Hospital, where, under the careful guidance of her supervisor, she participated in research on spinal vascular malformations and gained experience in neurosurgical procedures. Kungulli said that compassion in medicine knows no borders. After graduation, she plans to bring the advanced clinical techniques and well-established treatment approaches she has learned in China back to her homeland, fulfilling her responsibilities and commitment as a medical professional.

 

Faculty Representative Offers Heartfelt Guidance: Compassion Is the Timeless Core of Healthcare

Cui Ye Delivers Remarks

 

Cui Ye, Associate Professor at the School of Basic Medical Sciences, delivered remarks as the faculty representative. Drawing an analogy between the adaptability of the immune system and the students' educational journeys, he reflected on their years of hard work as they overcame language barriers and cultural differences. He emphasized that, even in an era of rapid advances in artificial intelligence, humanistic care remains an irreplaceable core of healthcare. He encouraged all graduates to maintain their enthusiasm for learning and their spirit of exploration, face the challenges of their medical careers with confidence, and cherish the valuable friendships they had formed with classmates from different countries. He also expressed the hope that the graduates would make full use of their cross-cultural communication skills, carry a compassionate spirit of care that transcends national borders, and serve patients around the world. He assured them that their alma mater and all its faculty members would always support them and remain by their side as they move forward.

 

 

A Memorable Graduation Ceremony: Carrying Forward the Medical Tradition and Setting Out for the World

Wang Wei Turns the Tassel for Graduates

 

The solemn degree conferral ceremony then began. Wang Wei, Dean of the  International School, adjusted each graduate's tassel and presented their degree certificate one by one. Dressed in academic gowns, graduates of different nationalities and backgrounds walked onto the stage, bowed in gratitude, and received their hard-earned certificates with both hands. The bright, confident smiles on their faces captured a distinctive image of CMU's commitment to international education and the integration of diverse cultures.

Following the degree conferral ceremony, all faculty members and students sang the CMU university anthem together.

 

Artistic Performances Express Farewell Wishes and Showcase the Talents of Young People from Diverse Cultures

Artistic Performances

 

The heartfelt and melodious song "Friends" celebrated the genuine bonds of friendship formed among students from five continents who had studied and spent time together across national borders. An energetic medley of dance performances followed, with lively and graceful movements showcasing the vitality and youthful spirit of students from different countries. As the ceremony drew to a close, all faculty members and students, led by student Jeordany Danis, joined in singing the classic song "Time to Say Goodbye". Their voices conveyed both the sadness of parting and their reluctance to say farewell. Faculty members and students embraced warmly, exchanged heartfelt good wishes, and shared hopes for the future.

 

 

 

 

Graduates Take a Group Photo