White Coat Ceremony

We just got back about an hour ago from the White Coat Ceremony, which has been a tradition for many years. It is basically a celebration of the medical profession, and the white coats are placed on the students by members of the faculty. They also say a doctor's prayer to end the celebration off. The President of Dominica was there as well!

President (in the suit)


















The ceremony began with some speeches as well, from the Dean and also a guest doctor who spoke about ethics in medicine and the reason why one should be motivated to become a doctor (not for material reasons, but for the care of others). He also tied in the symbolism of wearing different coloured hats (black= bad, white= good). One of the faculty members also spoke about the history of the white coat, which is pretty interesting.
Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_coat

I was very proud to watch Martin and his colleagues receiving their coats and pins, and being officially sworn in as new members of the medical profession.


















"Martin in the middle" - can you spot him??



















Hard, to see, but he is right under the U.S. flag





















Here is Martin back at his seat with his coat on (sorry, I couldn't get the pic when he was turned the other way!)





















Asif in his white coat.

After the ceremony, there were some appetizers, drinks, and plenty of time for more pictures!
















Martin and Asif
























Dr. and Mrs. M.D., MD (haha)























Tonight our landlady is putting on a social for us, so we are excited about that! Pics to come later.



Peace, love, and happiness,

Stef xoxo