College of Health Sciences (CoHS), Gulf Medical University held its White Coat Ceremony for the BSc. Optometry students of 2026 at the Thumbay Medicity on 23 September 2026. This event, which symbolizes the students’ formal induction into the healthcare profession, was celebrated in the presence of distinguished guests, faculty, families, and peers.
The ceremony was graced by Chief Guest, Dr. Thumbay Moideen, Founder & President, Board of Trustees, Thumbay Group. In his message, Dr. Thumbay Moideen inspired the new entrants to uphold GMU’s legacy of producing competent and compassionate healthcare professionals.
Chief Guest, Dr. Thumbay Moideen, Founder & President, Board of Trustees, Thumbay Group presented the white coat to student representative Ms. Mariyam Shifa – Reg No. 2025OPT02, symbolizing her class’s entry into the profession.
Prof. Manda Venkatramana, Chancellor of GMU, presided over the event and highlighted the vital role of optometrists in promoting eye health, preventing vision loss, and improving patients’ quality of life. He emphasized the importance of comprehensive, patient-centered eye care and encouraged the students to embrace their profession with precision, compassion, clinical excellence, and a commitment to making a meaningful difference in the lives of their patients.
During the ceremony, Prof. Maher Al Masri, Vice Chancellor – Academics, led the administration of the GMU Honor Code, a solemn pledge by the students to uphold professionalism, ethics, and patient-centered care throughout their careers.
Representing the Class of 2026, Ms. Wifaq Mohamed Galal Saeed, 2026OPT03 & Mr. Krishna Balram Sharma Reg. No.2026OPT01 received their white coats from the Chief Guest, Dr. Thumbay Moideen, Founder & President, Board of Trustees, Thumbay Group marking the symbolic start of their professional journey. Their peers and families proudly cheered this memorable milestone, both onsite and through live broadcast.
Dr. Praveen Kumar, Dean, College of Health Sciences, warmly welcomed the new Optometry students and congratulated them on this significant milestone. He reminded the students that their profession plays an important role in protecting vision and promoting lifelong eye health. He encouraged them to pursue their journey with precision, empathy, integrity, and clinical excellence, and to always place the needs and well-being of their patients at the heart of their practice.
