BY: Daniel Orlando / VoltaOnline
The University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) on Friday, March 14 inducted 258 students from the School of Medicine and the School of Pharmacy into the clinical phase of their training at its 4th White Coat ceremony.
The induction ceremony, which was held at the university’s campus at Sokode-Lokoe near Ho, marked a significant milestone for the students, comprising 96 Physician Assistants, 110 Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery Students, and 52 Doctor of Pharmacy students.
A key highlight of the ceremony was the oath-taking, which bound the students to the ethical principles and values of their respective professions. With that, they acknowledged their responsibility to adhere to these principles and demonstrated their commitment to becoming compassionate, competent, and ethical healthcare professionals.
Professor Yaw Asante Awuku, Dean of the School of Medicine, charged the students to exhibit professionalism, dedication, and a noble duty of service to humanity. He urged them to uphold high ethical standards and show compassion to patients.
Vice Chancellor of UHAS, Professor Lydia Aziato, who chaired the event, urged the inductees to work collaboratively as a team and exhibit the tenets of the university to the world.
Guest Speaker, Professor Mahama Duwiejua, from the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology at the School of Pharmacy, University of Ghana, emphasized the need for collaboration between professionals to transform healthcare delivery.
He stressed the importance of building mutual respect and understanding within healthcare teams, calling for the removal of barriers, promotion of inclusivity, and recognition of each professional’s unique contributions.
The White Coat ceremony is a symbolic rite of passage that marks the transition of students from the pre-clinical to the clinical phase of their training. It is a significant step for these future healthcare professionals, who will go on to provide quality healthcare services to Ghanaians.
