On September 13, 2023, Gulf Medical University hosted its White Coat Ceremony, which was a monumental occasion defined by a strong feeling of commitment and dedication. The students of the 1st-year Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management and Economics (BSc.HME) Program were led by Turki Sultan Faisal Ali Alremeithi and Shivakshi Jayakumar, who embodied the spirit of determination and perseverance that this program upholds.
In his speech welcoming them to the university, the Chancellor, Prof. Hossam Hamdy emphasized the value of commitment to the freshmen’s chosen career path in healthcare administration. He spoke passionately on the weighty obligations that come along with donning the white coat and working in the medical industry.
Prof. Manda Venkatramana, Vice Chancellor Academics, later administered the oath during the ceremony, reinforcing the vow to preserve the highest levels of professionalism and ethics. The students vowed their commitment to the pursuit of knowledge and the health of their future patients.
Dr. Thumbay Moideen, President of the Thumbay Group, honored the occasion with his presence and spoke motivationally about the transforming path that these young people studying healthcare management will experience. His presence served as a reminder of the tremendous amount of commitment necessary to succeed in the healthcare sector.
The White Coat Ceremony, which set the tone for the students’ academic journey at Gulf Medical University, was essentially more than simply a symbolic ceremony. It was a serious confession of commitment and dedication to the honorable profession of healthcare management.
