RCSI-Bahrain medical students wear their white coats for the first time as they enter the clinical teaching phase of their degree in a traditional 'White Coat Ceremony'
Manama, Bahrain: The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland - Medical University of Bahrain (RSCI-Bahrain), a leading world-class medical university headquartered in Ireland, held its 3rd annual White Coat Ceremony for RCSI Bahrain medical students in Busaiteen yesterday. This years ceremony was followed by an address by Dr. Ahmad Jamal, President of the Bahrain Medical Society, who is a surgeon and fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland in Dublin. Fellow students, parents and distinguished guests attended the ceremony.
The White Coat ceremony, an age old RCSI tradition wherein medical students entering the intermediate study cycle (3rd year of medical school) wear their white coats for the first time, marks the students transition to the intensive clinical part of their course.
Professor Kevin O'Malley, President RCSI Bahrain stated "The white coat represents the student entry into a new and special realm. It is not a sign that they arrived but they begin the journey, which will continue for the rest of their life. It is a sign that students should subordinate their own interests to the interests of their patients and to adhere to the highest ethical and moral standards during their practice."
"The declaration made by the students reminds them of the privileges and the responsibilities attached to being a clinical student. These include the privilege to work with patients, the imperative for ethical behaviour, the primacy of the patients interest above all considerations, confidentiality, compassion, professionalism and life long learning," Professor O'Malley continued.
This year's students taking part in the White Coat ceremony will be the graduating class of 2012. They were presented with University pins to mark their transition.
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The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland Medical University of Bahrain (RSCI-Bahrain) is a constituent of the renowned Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland (RSCI). The world-class medical university which officially opened in Bahrain in October 2004 provides high quality medical education and training to produce world-class medical practitioners.
The foundation stone for the new US $65 million RCSI-Bahrain campus in Muharraq was laid by His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Khalifa bin Salman Al-Khalifa and the Deputy Prime Minister of Ireland, Mary Harney in March 2006.
RCSI-Bahrain was provided a site by the Government of Bahrain immediately adjacent to the planned new King Hamad General Hospital in Muharraq. RCSI moved to its purpose built world-class campus in Busaiteen in October 2008.
RCSI-Bahrain is accredited by the GCC Medical Schools Deans' Committee (as of February 2006), included in the World Health Organisation Directory of Medical Schools, and the international medical education directory (IMED) of the Foundation for the Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER).
Noble Purpose: "Building on the heritage of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland which was founded in 1784, we will enhance health in Bahrain, the other GCC countries and beyond through endeavour, innovation and collaboration in education, research and service."
For further information please contact:
Tamara Al-Pachachi - Communications RCSI Bahrain
Mobile: +973 36440107
Fax: +973 17712500
Email: tsalpachachi@gmail.com
Sumaya Hashim - RCSI Bahrain
Telephone: +973 17 351450
Fax: +973 17 330906
Email: shashim@rcsi-mub.com
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