A Grand Farewell to a Surgical Legend: Professor Dr. Yaseen Rafi .

A heartfelt and dignified ceremony organized by Surgical Unit II, Services Institute of Medical Sciences / Services Hospital Lahore, faculty, students, and distinguished guests gathered to bid farewell to Professor Dr. Yaseen Rafi, an iconic figure in the field of surgery and a revered mentor to generations of doctors.

The guest of honor for the occasion was the teacher and supervisor of Professor Yasin Rafi (Professor Dr Majeed Chaudhary), the event was graced by distinguished personalities, including Prof. Dr. Zohra Khanum, Principal Services Institute of Medical Sciences / Services Hospital Lahore, who praised Dr. Rafi’s remarkable leadership and contributions to surgical education and patient care. Prof. Majeed Chaudhary, Prof. Ahsen Naseem, Professor Javed and Dr. Awais Amjad shared touching tributes, highlighting Dr. Rafi’s unparalleled commitment to academic excellence and compassionate mentorship.

Attendees included Mr. Anwar Rasheed (Advisor to Ombudsman), Assistant Professors Dr. Tariq Nazir Chatha and Dr. Imran, who extended their appreciation for Dr. Rafi’s role in shaping the surgical landscape of the institution.

Residents, trainees, nurses, paramedical staff, and operation theatre personnel gave a red-carpet farewell to Prof. Dr. Yasin Rafi in honor of his distinguished service

The farewell featured a symbolic cake-cutting ceremony, light-hearted anecdotes, and a formal address by Dr. Rafi, where he thanked his colleagues, students, and hospital staff for their unwavering support throughout his distinguished career.

The ceremony concluded on a high note with a standing ovation, marking the end of an era and celebrating the legacy of a professor whose impact will resonate for years to come.