Newly joined Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) students’ of 2023 cohorts at the College of Health Sciences began their professional journey by donning their white coats on the 14th of September 2023 at Gulf Medical University (GMU) premises.
This solemn occasion was graced by the Chief Guest Dr. Thumbay Moideen, Founder & President, Board of trustees and Mr. Akbar Moideen, Vice President, Healthcare division. Professor Hossam Hamdy, Chancellor, and Prof. Manda Venkataramana, Vice Chancellor Academics, Gulf Medical University presided over the occasion and delivered an inspirational talk that highlighted the role of different professionals in the patients care and how the university and different colleges are spearheading in the educational front with emphasis on inter-professional education, research, and quality.
Prof. Manda Venkatramana, Vice Chancellor Academics led the administration of the GMU honor code, students put on their white coats in an inspirational and moving event that was attended by freshmen students, college and university officials. The ceremony was onsite with online broadcasting for faculty and parents watching their sons and daughters as they start their professional journey as Physiotherapy students.
Mr. Saoud Jamal Mohamed Omer Barwaih and Ms. Menatalla Hany Gamaleldin Mohamed Shehata received the white coats from the chief guest representing the BPT class.
Praveen Kumar, Dean, CoHS, congratulated the students on entering into the profession, faculty and staff of the Department of Physiotherapy celebrated the event with the students and wished them a rewarding professional journey ahead.