Dr. Akefeh Ahmadi Afshar, Vice-Chancellor of Education at Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, issued a message marking the beginning of the new academic year. She warmly welcomed the students back to the university campus and classrooms, encouraging them to embark on a productive year defined by academic progress and personal well-being.

In the Name of God, the Lord of Life and Wisdom

Dear Students,

I extend my warmest greetings to you all. It is a pleasure to welcome you back to the university, its faculties, and our classrooms at the start of this new academic year. We are delighted to have the opportunity to embark on a fresh year together—a year brimming with learning, new experiences, lasting friendships, and academic achievements.As the architects of the future in the healthcare sector, you have embarked on a noble path where your knowledge and skills will be intrinsically intertwined with the health and lives of individuals. I hope that throughout this journey, alongside your diligent pursuit of expertise, you will uphold responsibility, professional ethics, and mutual respect as the cornerstones of your endeavors.I encourage you to utilize these invaluable years of study to the fullest, to engage in constructive collaboration with your professors and peers, and never to shy away from questioning, learning, and seeking new experiences.I wish each and every one of you a fruitful and memorable academic year, overflowing with health, peace, and success. May it be a year of collective growth, progress, and rewarding experiences.

Dr. Akefeh Ahmadi Afshar

Vice-Chancellor of Education

Zanjan University of Medical Sciences