LUDHIANA (THE PUNJAB NEWS)Christian
Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana organised the White coat ceremony for
the MBBS batch of 2019 students. This ceremony was held on the conclusion of
the one month long ‘Foundation Course’ which was introduced as part of the New
MBBS competency based curriculum released by the Medical Council of India this
year. CMC admits 75 students in each batch of MBBS. Dr. William Bhatti,
Director CMC spoke about importance of getting inducted into a noble profession
that demands the students to learn not only the knowledge but also a number of
skills. He added that the white coat adds responsibility to young doctors for
the patients and society. The White Coat Ceremony oath was administered
to the first year students by the Principal, CMC, Dr Jeyaraj D. Pandian where
the students pledged their loyalty to the profession of Medicine. This is a
significant milestone in the lives of the budding doctors in their journey of
lifelong learning in this profession. Dr. Jeyaraj said that the new entrants
into medical profession need to follow professional ethics while serving the
humanity. Dr. Dinesh K. Badyal, Professor of Pharmacology and Professor of
Medical Education, CMC Ludhiana and Convenor of the MCI Nodal center said that
the 2019 MBBS batch is the pioneer batch who are undergoing the New Curriculum
of MCI. Dr. Badyal and Dr, Abhilasha William coordinated the one month long
Foundation Course which has been introduced first time in the country under new
curriculum of MBBS. Under Foundation
Course the various new sessions were conducted for the fresh MBBS entrants
including time management, stress management, professionalism, safety
precautions, basic life support, doctors & society, communication skills,
alternative health care, cultural competency, gender concerns, disability
issues, community health, working in health care teams, sports, language issues
and computer skills. A number of experts conducted these sessions. The ceremony
concluded with all the students being given professional white coats by the Principal
who handed over the white coats to class representatives. This was followed by all the students of
MBBS2019 batch who donned the white coats for the first time as they entered
into the medical college to become the
Indian Medical Graduates in this 125
years old renowned college known for its healing, medical education and
research. The official prayer was led By Rev. Alex Peter. The vice principals
and heads of first professional year were present at the event.
