"Today is the beginning of my medical education and training as a physician..."

Tonight was Jerod's White Coat Ceremony. It was forever long but exciting too! The keynote speaker, a highly recognized MD from the United States, gave an excellent speech that included topics such as the patient physician relationship, ethics in patient care, and palliative care. I thought his talk was interesting from start to finish and he gave awesome advice to the aspiring physicians. After his address each students name and country of origin was read while faculty members assisted them into their white coats. Next the students stood to recite together the schools honor code/professional commitment. The best part of the night, besides Jerod getting his white coat of course, was the food they fed us following the ceremony. I wanted to stand in line again and again!