A total of 49 Master's graduates - the majority of whom were women (34 graduates) as opposed to their male counterparts (15 graduates) - were awarded the title of Doctor medicinae universae,. Two graduates were promoted to Doctor of Medical Science.

Mag. Dr. Elgin Drda (JKU Vice-Rector and Dean), Univ. Prof. Susanna Zierler (Assistant Dean of Studies), and Univ. Prof. Andreas Gruber (Assistant Dean of Research) were present at the ceremony, along with Mag. Christine Haberlander (State Health Minister and Assist. Governor) and Priv. Doz. Dr. Karl-Heinz Stadlbauer (Medical Director at the Kepler University Hospital).

JKU Vice-Rector Elgin Drda remarked: “When it comes to our med school graduates, graduation is a definitive milestone. They will embark on a career that demands a high degree of interpersonal skills and social skills, as well as professional expertise and great personal commitment. Given the demographic trend, the university is taking on the important socio-political responsibility by educating highly qualified young physicians. The JKU Faculty of Medicine is contributing significantly to a higher level of quality healthcare in Upper Austria by a providing hands-on, future-oriented curriculum in medicine. I would like to congratulate our future physicians and wish them all successful and fulfilling medical careers. Vivat academia, vivant alumni!”

Christine Haberlander (State Health Minister and Assist. Governor) added: “Congratulations to all of our graduates on successfully completing their studies! We are working towards a greater common goal of ensuring that everyone in the country can lead a healthy, happy lifestyle, now – and well into later life. Looking ahead, I wish you all the best as doctors, where you will contribute significantly to accomplishing the goal.”

The JKU's medical degree program is Austria's first to be offered as a Bachelor's/Master's degree program, educating a new generation of physicians. In 2024, a total of 81 med students successfully earned their medical degree and celebrate their accomplishments as part of an academic graduate ceremony.

There are three additional graduation ceremonies scheduled for this year to celebrate med school graduates.