BMCH Hosts White Coat Ceremony for Batch of 2024 MBBS Students

Today, Basaveshwara Medical College and Hospital marked a significant milestone for the incoming Batch of 2024 MBBS students by hosting the revered White Coat Ceremony. This event is an important tradition in medical schools worldwide, symbolizing the transition from students to healthcare professionals and reminding them of the ethical responsibilities they will soon take on.

The ceremony was held in the esteemed presence of Dr. Prashanth G., Dean of Basaveshwara Medical College, and Dr. Nagendra Gowda M.R., Deputy Medical Superintendent, along with a distinguished panel of faculty members. The attendees included Dr. Mahesh G.M., Dr. Patil Shrish, Dr. Basavaraj V. Savadi, Dr. Suresh Y. Bondade, Dr. Virupakshappa H.M., Dr. Basavanathappa S.P., Dr. Sharath B.V., Dr. Divya D., Dr. Asfia Afreen, Dr. Shreekrishna H.K., Dr. Lavanya N., Dr. Nirmala J. Deshpande, Dr. Shubha D.S., Dr. Deepak R.S., Dr. Dhamaraj B., Dr. Ramu R., Dr. Bhagya V., Dr. Manjunath Rao S.V., Dr. Yogendra M., Dr. Sangeetha V., and Dr. Ajay Sharma U.

At the heart of the ceremony was the donning of the white coat, a tradition that represents the students’ entry into the profession and their commitment to professionalism and patient care. This was followed by the administration of the Hippocratic Oath, led by the Dean, Dr. Prashanth G. The students vowed to uphold the highest ethical standards of the profession and to serve their future patients with compassion and integrity.

The faculty took the opportunity to address the students, reminding them that while the white coat symbolizes great responsibility, it also represents a commitment to continuous learning, empathy, and service. The ceremony serves as a pivotal moment for these students as they take the first step toward their medical careers.

The event concluded with faculty members offering their guidance and best wishes to the students, who are now set to embark on a challenging yet rewarding journey toward becoming future medical professionals.