(MENAFN- The Peninsula)
Qatar University College of Pharmacy (QU-CPH) Professional Year 1 students marked a significant milestone in their education and training through the 15th Annual White Coat Ceremony. Forty students recited the 'Oath of a Pharmacist,' and received their white coats in a ceremony at Ibn Khaldoun Hall.
This is the first white coat ceremony at CPH to include male pharmacy students alongside female pharmacy students. The students promised to uphold the values of integrity, ethical behaviour, and practice of the pharmacy profession.
Chairman of Aamal Company QPSC H E Sheikh Faisal bin Qassim Al Thani, QU Vice President for Medical and Health Sciences Dr. Asmaa Al-Thani, Canadian Ambassador to Qatar H E Stefanie McCollum, and QU-CPH Dean Dr. Mohammad Diab the event.
Dr. Diab also presented on the college's achievements over the previous academic year. Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, Dr. Alla El Awaisi, concluded the welcoming remarks. The Director of the Pharmacy Department at Hamad Medical Corporation, Dr. Moza Al Hail, delivered the keynote speech, and P1 student Mohamed Alsayed gave the address on behalf of all P1 students.
Sheikh Faisal commented:“On this special occasion, I am pleased to congratulate my sons and daughters from the College of Pharmacy on this special day, as they passed the general year of the College of Pharmacy and will start today wearing their white coats, which is the starting point in their careers. As these students have chosen Qatar University to launch their scientific and professional future, I am confident that the administrative and academic staff will not hesitate to provide all they need to be the best active members of the health sector in the country, which is in dire need of the promising generation of young people interested in this vital field”.
Dr. Asmaa congratulated the students at the event, saying:“It is with utmost delight and pride that we witness this batch of 40 hard-working students, including male students for the first time, as you embark on a new chapter in your academic journey. This white coat is a turning point in your university life, so seize every opportunity to acquire the knowledge and experience you can. Don't forget the pivotal role you will play in the advancement of health care in Qatar. I am all trust in the efforts you will place and the success you shall achieve.”
Ambassador McCollum said,“The Pharmacy Program at Qatar University will bring a high quality of education and an internationally recognided degree. I can say this with confidence because this programme was the first one outside of Canada to be accredited by the Canadian Council for Accreditation of Pharmacy Programs. We are proud of our academic standards in Canada and proud that this bond exists within your programme here in Qatar.”
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