(By Chen Jingxian) Under the soft midsummer breeze, the apricot grove gleams with color; after five years of exploration, a new journey begins. On June 18, the 2026 Commencement Ceremony of Huankui Academy was held in Lecture Hall 315 of the Medical Science and Technology Innovation Building. Pan Bingxing, Member of the Standing Committee of the University Party Committee and Vice President of the University, Li Feiqiang, Deputy Secretary in charge of daily work of the Party Committee of Jiangxi Medical College, representatives of the Three-All Mentors (academic, clinical, and life mentors), and parents of the graduates attended the ceremony. The ceremony was presided over by Zou Lixuan, Party Branch Secretary of the Academy.

The ceremony commenced with the national anthem. Dean Zheng Liping delivered a commencement address and presented the educational achievements of this cohort: a 94% postgraduate admission rate, with over 80% entering top-tier Double First-Class medical schools; a total of 85 SCI papers published, 7 national patents granted, 39 national-level honors received, and an average score of 220.8 in the National Clinical Medicine Proficiency Test, with a 96% pass rate (compared to the national average of 64.51%). She offered three pieces of advice: first, remain true to the founding spirit of Huankui and treat every patient with compassion; second, cherish the bonds of friendship and support each other as lifelong medical partners; third, embrace the development of AI and precision medicine while preserving human warmth and sustaining a passion for innovation. She emphasized that the Academy will always be a spiritual harbor for its students and wished all graduates a flourishing medical journey.

Ms. Yu Lingling, from the Second Affiliated Hospital, spoke as a mentor. She shared her proven approach to cultivating research skills through monthly reviews, intensive literature reading, and holiday training sessions, urging graduates to uphold medical ethics and pursue lifelong learning. Parent representative Wang Xuejun, himself a healthcare professional, expressed gratitude to the faculty for five years of dedicated companionship and reminded the graduates to always honor their medical oath and the integrity of Huankui scholars.

During the faculty-student sharing session, graduate representatives Yang Yuhui and Zhan Jianhao, along with counselor Sarina, recounted their personal journeys.

Yang Yuhui, class league secretary, had led her class to be recognized as a provincial-level Red Flag Class, achieved straight A's in 50 courses, and received the National Scholarship. She expressed her gratitude to the Academy for its nurturing environment and wished her peers to always carry awe and reverence as they pursue their aspirations.

Zhan Jianhao initially chose medicine due to a family member's illness. Through repeated experimental trials and errors, he developed resilience and was admitted to a direct Ph.D. program at Peking University Cancer Hospital, selected for the university's Top Talent Program. He encouraged all classmates to maintain their youthful tenacity, face challenges head-on, and remain true to their passion.

Counselor Sarina reflected on four years of companionship, advising that the path of medicine involves both busyness and moments of grievance. She urged graduates to maintain professional confidence while also caring for themselves and preserving tenderness, reminding them that the Academy will always be their steadfast support.

A heartwarming gift exchange followed. The Academy presented each graduate with a commemorative gift as a token of best wishes for a bright future. On behalf of all graduates, Huang Zihan and Peng Nanqin presented the Academy with a camphor tree artwork engraved with the names of all cohort members, in recognition of the five years of cultivation. Dean Zheng Liping received the gift on behalf of the Academy.

At the Outstanding Graduate Commendation Ceremony, Vice President Pan Bingxing presented the 2026 Outstanding Graduate trophies to Yang Yuhui, Lai Yuping, Li Yu, Zhan Jianhao, Zhang Weilin, and Wang Keru.

Pan Bingxing, on behalf of the university, extended heartfelt congratulations to all graduates. He noted that this cohort has been both witnesses and practitioners of the new medical education reform. Over the past five years, they have immersed themselves in classroom learning, laboratory research, and community practice, delivering an impressive record of growth.

He offered three expectations: first, stay anchored to the physician's original aspiration, inherit the Red Medical Spirit of Jiangxi, and serve both country and patients with dedication; second, remain grounded and diligent, proactively learn cutting-edge knowledge in AI and precision medicine, and hone professional excellence; third, based on clinical needs, dare to innovate and actively serve in primary healthcare, contributing to the Healthy China initiative.

All graduates then rose and, led by Deng Wenze, recited the Physician's Oath. The Academy choir performed the graduation song, as students exchanged words of gratitude and promised to meet again at the peak of their careers.

In her closing remarks, Secretary Zou Lixuan urged all graduates to bear in mind the university and academy mottos and to become compassionate, responsible, and dedicated medical professionals of the new era. The 2026 Commencement Ceremony of Huankui Academy came to a successful close.

Five years in the apricot grove sharpening their skills; clad in white coats, they set out for the wider world. May the Class of 2026 always hold compassion in their hearts, carry their healing mission forward, and safeguard the health of countless families with expertise. May their paths be smooth and their futures bright!

Editor: Li Le