As part of the 2025–2026 academic year, the auditorium of the downtown campus of the University of Tlemcen hosted, on the morning of Thursday, October 2, 2025, the official ceremony marking the Welcome Day for new students of the Faculty of Medicine, held in a solemn and convivial academic atmosphere.

The event opened with the recitation of verses from the Holy Qur’an, followed by the performance of the national anthem. On this occasion, Pr. Mourad MEGHACHOU, Rector of the University of Tlemcen, delivered a welcoming address to the new students, highlighting the scientific reputation and central role of the Faculty of Medicine in training future generations of practitioners and researchers.

Next, the Dean of the Faculty, Pr. Abdelhafid BEDJAOUI, emphasized the values of rigor, discipline, and commitment essential for success in medical studies. His speech was followed by that of Pr. OUSSADIT, who encouraged students to show perseverance and to make the most of the educational and scientific resources available to them.

Continuing the program, the cultural and scientific club “YouThink”, affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine, gave a presentation designed to help new students integrate into university life, offering advice and guidance for a successful academic journey.

The ceremony concluded with words of encouragement and congratulations, conveying the wishes of success from the administrative and teaching staff to all new students, with the hope that the Faculty of Medicine will continue to stand as a center of excellence, research, and innovation in the service of knowledge and society.