White Coat Ceremony – 2024

Date: 26th October 2024
Time: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Venue: Kadamba Hall.
RajaRajeswari Medical College and Hospital held a White Coat Ceremony for all newly admitted students. The event was organized by the Department of Physiology and presided over by Dean Dr. Sathyamurthy B., Principal Dr. Naveen, Vice Principal Dr. Basavraj Bhandare, Medical Superintendent Dr. Praveen Kumar, and other dignitaries.
The Honourable Chief Guest, Dr. G. S. Venkatesh, Registrar at MS Ramaiah University of Allied Sciences, graced the occasion. The ceremony was inaugurated by HOD of Physiology, Dr. Jamuna, followed by an address from the Dean, who emphasized the significance of the white coat as a symbol of purity. He expounded on the responsibilities that students assume as they don the coat and the respect owed to the medical profession.
During a ceremonial moment, all dignitaries felicitated the Chief Guest. Dr. G. S. Venkatesh then took to the stage to address the gathering, captivating students with his experiences in medical college and the wonderful years that lie ahead of them. He encouraged students to build good rapport with their seniors and highlighted the importance of a traditional diagnostic approach: listening, conducting physical examinations, performing diagnostic tests, and arriving at the best explanation for illnesses.
Following the Chief Guest’s speech, students who participated in and won the Poster Competition on AI in Healthcare were presented with awards. The students were ceremonially assisted by faculty in donning their white coats, followed by an oath-taking ceremony.
Kudos to the Department of Physiology for organizing a successful ceremony, and congratulations to the new medical students as they embark on this important phase of their lives!