The graduation ceremonies for the Healthcare Master’s programs at the University of Parma for the 2023/24 Academic Year have officially concluded. On Friday, March 28, 2025, the final day was dedicated to students who completed their advanced education in the healthcare sector.
The morning session featured the First-Level Master’s in “Management of Infectious Risk Related to Healthcare Assistance” and the Second-Level Master’s in “Direction/Coordination of Services for Infectious Risk Related to Healthcare.” In the afternoon, the First-Level Master’s in “Case Care Management in Hospitals and in the Community for Healthcare Professions” took center stage.
Both sessions were introduced by Prof. Antonio Bonacaro, Associate Professor of Nursing Sciences at the University of Parma, who warmly welcomed the attendees. Following this, Prof. Leopoldo Sarli, Professor Emeritus at the University of Parma, delivered a speech titled “Healthcare: Challenges and Future Prospects.” His address provided a broad reflection on the evolution of the healthcare system, emphasizing the growing importance of an interdisciplinary and innovation-driven approach.
Prof. Leopoldo Sarli, the creative mind behind the Healthcare Master’s programs, strongly highlighted the role of Medical Humanities, focusing on compassion and humanization in care. He stressed that these elements should be the foundational pillars of a new healthcare system, where professionals at all levels, regardless of their educational background, operate with equal dignity. Throughout the day, numerous references were made to the essential contribution of Dr. Giovanna Artioli in the development and implementation of the Healthcare Master’s programs, recognizing her as a key figure in the evolution of these educational paths.
After each graduation, a newly graduated expert from each Master’s program shared highlights of their educational journey, emphasizing the crucial role of tutors in overcoming challenging moments and describing the skills they acquired, which will be applied in their daily clinical practice to benefit patients and communities alike.
At the conclusion of the graduations, Prof. Antonio Bonacaro underlined the importance of specialized training in the healthcare field: “These two days allowed us to celebrate not only the achievements of our students but also the value of an education that prepares professionals to face the real challenges of modern healthcare. The future of public health relies on the competence and passion we see in these new experts today. We look forward to welcoming you on Monday, March 31, for the inauguration of the new 2024/25 Academic Year, ready to write another chapter in advanced healthcare education.”
With this ceremony, an important academic cycle comes to an end, but a new season of growth and innovation begins for the Healthcare Master’s programs at the University of Parma.
