Gulf Medical University (GMU) proudly hosted the White Coat Ceremony on the 25th of September 2025, marking the formal initiation of Year 1 students from the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) Program and the Diploma for Dental Assistant (DDA) Program into their academic journey in the field of dentistry. The White Coat Ceremony stands as a powerful symbol of dental professionals’ commitment to ethics, professionalism, and compassionate patient care.
The event was graced by the august presence of distinguished dignitaries, including Dr. Thumbay Moideen, President of Thumbay Group; Mr. Akbar Moideen Thumbay, Vice-President of the Healthcare Division, Thumbay Group; Prof. Manda Venkatramana, Chancellor, GMU; Prof. Hesham Marei, Vice Chancellor Academics, GMU; Prof. Walid Elsayed, Associate Dean, College of Dentistry; and Dr. Danavanthi Bangera, Medical Director, Thumbay Dental Hospital.
In a symbolic and proud moment, Dr. Thumbay Moideen conferred the white coats to the student representatives: Ms. Maria Muayad Adnan (BDS), Mr. Yousef Almojber (BDS), Ms. Aisha Saeed Mohammed (DDA), and Mr. Mohammed Alshehhi (DDA). This gesture marked their official welcome into the dental profession, reflecting their pledge to uphold the highest standards of patient care and integrity.
The occasion was made even more memorable by its live streaming on YouTube, which enabled proud family members and friends to witness and celebrate this milestone in the students’ academic journey.
Aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
SDG 4: Quality Education
