Page 12 - CUHK MEDICAL ALUMNI Newsletter Issue 2 Vol 4 2016

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
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WHITE COAT PARTY FOR

MEDICAL GRADUATES 2016

he annual White Coat Party to celebrate the achievements of
Tsome 160 medical graduates was held on 18 March 2016 at
the Jockey Club School of Public Health in Shatin.

These new graduates, who were conferred the coveted and brand
new “White Coats”, will be embarking on a one-year internship before
launching full-time into their careers as doctors.
The Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Professor
Francis Chan, had this advice for the new medical
graduates: “As you assume the role of doctors,
be sure you make an impact, a positive one, in
every encounter - not only with patients - but
also with the many healthcare professionals
and supporting members, by putting in love,
respect and kindness.”

The Vice-Chancellor of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK),
Professor Joseph Sung, who wore his white gown to the party, reminded
the Year 5 graduates of the responsibility the coat brings with it. “For some
of you, the white coat that you are wearing today may be the heaviest as it
symbolizes your turning from a medical student to a physician, a profession that
demands great passion and responsibility,” he said.
Afterwards, excited and happy students toasted their five years of hard work with wine and photo-taking,
while some held placards to express their gratitude to the Faculty of Medicine as well as to their families.