DRIEMS Institute of Health Sciences and Hospital, DRIEMS University, celebrated the White Coat Ceremony with great enthusiasm and dignity, marking an important milestone in the academic journey of its newly admitted students. The occasion also featured an orientation programme, formally welcoming the new batch into the noble profession of healthcare and medical education.
The programme was graced by the presence of Dr. Pramod Chandra Rath, Founder Chairman, as the Chief Patron, and Er. Durga Prasad Rath, Chairman, as the Patron. Prof. Dr. Durga Madhab Satapathy, Director, DMET, Odisha, attended as the Chief Guest, while Prof. Dr. Gopal Krishna Nayak, Vice Chancellor, DRIEMS University, graced the occasion as the Guest of Honour.
The distinguished gathering included Prof. Dr. Ranjan Kumar Das, Dean & Principal; Prof. Dr. Jayaprakash Russell Ravan, Medical Superintendent; Prof. Dr. Lucy Das, Medical Director; Sj. Balaram Kar, Director – Administration; and Mrs. Chinmayee Rath, Director – Coordination. The programme was further enriched by the valuable insights of Prof. Dr. Gangadhar Sahoo, Retired Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, who attended as the Chief Speaker.
The White Coat Ceremony symbolised more than the beginning of a new academic journey; it represented a commitment to compassion, professional ethics, responsibility and excellence in patient care. As the students donned their white coats, they embraced the values and responsibilities of the healthcare profession, taking their first steps towards becoming dedicated healthcare professionals committed to serving humanity.
At DRIEMS University, we believe that healthcare education extends beyond academic knowledge and clinical skills. It is equally about nurturing empathy, integrity, discipline and a lifelong commitment to patient care and humanity.
A new journey begins, a new responsibility unfolds, and a future dedicated to serving humanity takes shape!
