THE Defence Services Medical Academy (DSMA) held its 26^th Convocation yesterday afternoon in Mingaladon Township, Yangon. Commandant Brig-Gen Soe Nyunt, Rector Brig-Gen Khin Aung Tun, and faculty members attended the ceremony.

The convocation began with the National Anthem. Subsequent­ly, the rector announced the com­mencement of the ceremony and led the graduates in pledging to abide by the code of conduct.

Following this, the rector pre­sented certificates to the graduate cadets, allowing them to don ac­ademic regalia corresponding to their degrees, and signed the con­vocation record book. The comman­dant then delivered the convocation speech and concluded the event.

The honours and academic awards conferred upon the ca­dets were determined through an assessment process involving the rector, professors, and depart­ment heads of the DSMA, as well as rectors, professors, and exam­iners from medical universities nationwide. DSMA’s curriculum is aligned with that of other medi­cal universities, ensuring that the credits and distinctions correspond with the broader medical education framework. — MNA/MKKS