White Coat Ceremony 2012 Symbolises Transition to Clinical Training
On Tuesday 24th January, 279 stage 4 medical students will be “robed” with their white coats by clinical academics at a special ceremony designed to mark the progression of students into full-time clinical training.
Professor Bill Powderly explained that the white coat symbolises not just the historical authority of the physician but moreover, the responsibility of physicians to put the interest of their patients first.
“Society gives us as doctors a unique privilege – a social contract in the form of a trust that is not given lightly. It provides considerable status as part of that social contract and has a simple expectation in return: Do good for the health of the people you serve.”
This year, the School will live-stream the event, providing an opportunity for absent family members and friends to follow the proceedings on the web. You can follow the proceedings by clicking through to this link. You can also download the White Coat Ceremony 2012 Running Order.
Published on 23/01/12 Discover more, connect with UCD School of Medicine & Medical Science
