August 26, 2005
Another "white coat" in the family
My brother just started medical school at OHSU. This morning his wife and I went to his white coat ceremony where he receives a white coat symbolizing his entry into the profession of medicine. At first it was a little strange attending a graduation type ceremony (many friends and family attended) with him just starting school. However medicine is a true profession and the beginning of medical school is really his entry into that. There were a few speeches. Most unfortunately were pretty boring but there was a more personable story by a member of the faculty. Doctors have enough talents, I suppose they can't all be blessed with excellent public speaking skills. It ended with the students all taking the Oath of Geneva which is a modern equivalent of the Hippocratic Oath.
Posted by Dave at August 26, 2005 06:46 PM
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Thanks for the picture and post. What an adventure for Drew. It is good to have the support of Beth and you there are the start.
Posted by: Dennis Ross at August 27, 2005 03:12 PM