Lahore, May 14, 2022 (PPI-OT):The University College of Medicine and Dentistry (UCMD) in collaboration with the Character Building Society organized an oath taking ceremony for the newly admitted batch of MBBS and BDS students recently in the eye-capturing fountain ground of the University of Lahore.
This event is held every year by UCMD to not only congratulate the newly admitted students on their great feat but also to welcome them to the institute. The ceremony saw the attendance and participation of senior faculty members and staff that included Prof. Dr. Shahid Malik (Pro-Rector, Health Sciences), Prof. Dr. Mahwish Arooj (Principal, UCMD), Prof. Dr. Rizwan Ashraf (Vice Principal, UCMD), Prof. Dr. Nabila Kaukab (HoD, Anatomy), and other respected medical personalities from UCMD.
The oath taking ceremony for MBBS and BDS batches was held in two separate sessions. The first gathering was held for the MBBS batch in which a charismatic and heartfelt welcome note was given by Dr. Ejaz Waris (HoD, Pathology Department, UCMD). Later, Dr. Arooj addressed the new faces, with a welcoming message filled with inspiration, motivation and empowerment.
She shed light on the importance of the responsibility that was being handed over to the freshly minted medical students, and what a privilege it is to be able to serve the nation as health care practitioners. Later, Mr. Muhammad Arslan (2nd Year MBBS) and Ms. Hadia Khan (4th Year MBBS), shared their experiences throughout their time at UCM.
In the second session, Prof. Dr. Riaz Ahmed Warraich (Principal, University College of Dentistry) gave a message to the young new students of dentistry. One member of UCD alumni enlightened the crowd with his heartfelt journey to becoming a dentist. Later, Pro Rector, Health Sciences administered the oath to newly admitted MBBS and BDS students followed by a group photograph. At the end of the oath, a bunch of balloons were set free in the sky as a sign of hope and new beginnings. The students then enjoyed refreshments and took group photos together to mark this memorable day.
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