Aligarh (UP), Oct 7 (INB) Aligarh Muslim University has organised a White Coat Ceremony for its newly admitted MBBS and BDS Batch 2026 students at Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, formally welcoming them to the medical and dental professions, it said.
AMU Vice-Chancellor Prof Naima Khatoon presided over the ceremony, while Padma Shri Dr Harsh Mahajan was the chief guest and JNMC alumnus Dr Shujauddin Khan, who travelled from the US, was the guest of honour, the university said in an official statement on Tuesday.
The ceremony featured presentation of white coats, administration of the Hippocratic Oath and release of a student booklet, it added. Addressing the students, Khatoon said the white coat was not merely a symbol of entry into the medical profession but also represented a responsibility towards patients and society.
She urged the students to serve patients with compassion and ensure that their conduct reflected the values and ethics expected of medical professionals. AMU Pro Vice-Chancellor Prof Mohd Mohsin Khan advised the students to pursue their education with dedication, hard work and ethical conduct. He also encouraged them to carry forward the vision of university founder Sir Syed Ahmad Khan by acquiring knowledge and using it for the service of society. Prof Mohd Khalid, Dean, Faculty of Medicine, said the white coat symbolised a lifelong commitment to professionalism, compassion and responsibility. He also highlighted the importance of the Hippocratic Oath and urged students to uphold the dignity of the medical profession. Dr Harsh Mahajan reminded the students that the white coat represented a lifelong commitment to excellence, ethical practice, compassion and service to patients and society. Prof Tamkin Khan, Coordinator of the Medical Education Unit, administered the Hippocratic Oath and called the newly admitted students by name to receive their white coats. A video highlighting the legacy of JNMC, prepared by Dr Ayaz Mahmood, an alumnus of the 1982 batch, was also screened during the programme. The ceremony was attended by senior university and medical college officials, faculty members, parents and students. Prof Mohd Khalid, Prof Anjum Parvez, Principal of JNMC, and Prof Narendra Dev Gupta, Principal of Dr Ziauddin Dental College, were among those present, the university said.
