“We are excited that a significant number of this year’s graduates are coming to join us as foundation doctors in August,” she said.
It is hoped they will then go on to establish their careers in Dumfries and Galloway, an area which has long-standing issues with GP numbers.
Tutor Dr Richard Voysey said it was a “hugely exciting time” and a “very proud moment”.
“It’s obviously been a challenge with Covid, but actually it’s something that’s been met,” he said.
“So we’ve adapted teaching, and I think it’s something that’s actually worked exceptionally well.
“We’re immensely proud of the students. I think what they’ve achieved in really quite a short period of time is absolutely astonishing.”
