Under the patronage of Prof.Dr. Nawras Muhammed Shaheed Al-Dahan, President of University of Alkafeel , the College of Medicine, in cooperation with the Department of Psychological Guidance and Educational Orientation  at University of Alkafeel , held a welcoming ceremony for the medical freshman students, coinciding with the birth anniversary of Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (peace be upon him), the Commander of the Faithful.

     The ceremony took place on Sunday, 4 January 2025, in a festive and spiritual atmosphere that reflected the spirit and significance of the occasion. The event began with a recitation from Glorious Quran, then there was poetry recitations by several students commemorating the birth of Imam Ali (peace be upon him), expressing the noble human and moral values inspired by his exemplary life.

     The Director of the Psychological Counseling and Educational Guidance Department at University of Alkafeel , Asst.Prof. Dr.  Hussam Ali Hassan Al-Obaidi, delivered a welcoming address to the new students, emphasizing the importance of this pivotal stage in their university lives and the role of psychological counseling and educational guidance in supporting them both psychologically and academically, thus contributing to their success and academic excellence.

     The ceremony also included inspiring stories presented by students about their academic journeys and aspirations in achieving their dreams. This initiative aimed to foster confidence and ambition among the new students and instill a spirit of positivity and optimism as they embark on their university studies.

     Such  reflects the commitment  of the University to preparing new students psychologically and academically for integration into the university environment and to promoting ethical values and institutional discipline, in line with its vision of developing competent medical professionals capable of serving the community and advancing healthcare in the country.