LAHORE: Dr. Sana Ashraf emerged as one of the top achievers at the 17th Convocation of the University College of Medicine and Dentistry (UCMD), University of Lahore (UOL), where she was awarded both the Gold Medal and Best Graduate Medal for her exceptional academic performance in the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) program.
The degree was conferred during the convocation ceremony by Punjab Minister for Specialized Healthcare & Medical Education Department Khawaja Salman Rafique and Awais Raouf - Chairman, BOG, The University of Lahore, marking a significant milestone in her academic journey.

Dr. Sana Ashraf demonstrated consistent excellence throughout her academic career, securing 1st position in both 3rd and 4th professional examinations, and 2nd position in the 2nd professional examination. Her performance remained outstanding across all academic years, earning her multiple distinctions.
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She achieved 1 distinction in the first year, 3 distinctions in the second year, 2 distinctions in the third year, and 3 distinctions in the final year, reflecting sustained academic strength and discipline across the entire BDS program.
In the final year examinations, she was also recognized as a subject topper in Orthodontics and Operative Dentistry, further highlighting her clinical and theoretical expertise in key dental disciplines.
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University officials acknowledged her dedication, consistency, and academic contribution during the convocation ceremony, where she was among the most distinguished graduates of the cohort.
Her achievement reflects the growing standards of dental education in Pakistan and highlights the competitive academic environment within leading medical universities such as UCMD-UOL.
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