White coat ceremony
White Coat Ceremony
The White Coat Ceremony (pronunciation: /ˈwaɪt koʊt ˈsɛrɪˌmoʊni/) is a significant ritual in medical schools, pharmacy schools, and other health-related schools across the globe. The ceremony marks the transition of students from pre-clinical studies to clinical health sciences.
Etymology
The term "White Coat Ceremony" is derived from the white coat traditionally worn by healthcare professionals. The ceremony signifies the students' commitment to the ethical practice of medicine.
History
The White Coat Ceremony was first introduced by the Arnold P. Gold Foundation in 1993 at the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. The ceremony was designed to impress upon students, physicians, and the public the important symbolic role of the white coat in patient-doctor interactions.
Ceremony
During the White Coat Ceremony, students are presented with a white coat, often by a faculty member who has made significant contributions to the healthcare field. The students then recite the Hippocratic Oath, pledging to uphold the standards and expectations of the medical profession.
Related Terms
- Hippocratic Oath: An oath historically taken by physicians and other healthcare professionals swearing to practice medicine ethically.
- Arnold P. Gold Foundation: A not-for-profit organization that fosters humanism in medicine.
- Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons: A graduate professional school of Columbia University located in Manhattan, New York City.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on White coat ceremony
- Wikipedia's article - White coat ceremony
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