(Front row, from left)
FMHS Lecturer Tarun Amalnerkar, Prof Cheong, Nur Hidayah, Head of Department
of Physiotherapy Muhammad Noh Zulfikri bin Mohd Jamali and FMHS staff Nurul
Husna binti Khairuddin with other staff and students
“..I will strive to
understand my limitations, weakness and errors, and I promise to never put
an end to my studying and learning. I promise to improve myself every day
and in all the years to come.”
The hall echoed with the voice of forty-six Physiotherapy students, hands
raised, taking the pledge at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Science
(FHMS) Physiotherapy White Coat Ceremony, held in
UTAR
Sungai Long Campus on 31 January 2020.
The oath was led by
Physiotherapy student Chew Jie Xiang
The white coat ceremony is a tradition based on Hippocrates and symbolises
the students’ transition from the study of preclinical to clinical practice.
The ceremony was originated in Chicago’s Pritzker School of Medicine in 1989
while the first full-fledged ceremony took place in 1993 at Columbia
University College of Physicians and Surgeons.
“As you don your white coat for the first time, realise that this is the
first step of your journey, full of excitement and frustration, and it will
be the most fantastic journey that you will ever take,” said FMHS Dean
Emeritus Prof Dr Cheong Soon Keng in his welcome speech.
Prof Cheong was glad to
mention that this year is the 10th anniversary of FMHS
“If you can tackle the patient to trust you, you are successful. Pay respect
to the rights of the patients and their families. Keep private and
confidential information to yourselves,” advised Ministry of Health Senior
Physiotherapist Nur Hidayah Ong Abdullah.
“A
good physiotherapist acquires the ability to transfer knowledge to patients
to help with the healing session,” added Nur Hidayah who have been serving
for almost 30 years in physiotherapy. Speaking of job opportunity, the head
of Medical Recovery Unit of Hospital Sultanah Aminah Johor Bahru cleared
away the concern, saying, “Do not worry, a physiotherapist is always needed
everywhere. Be a very good student, apply your skills and you will do
great.”
With two-third of
physiotherapists being diploma holders, Nur Hidayah encouraged everyone to
pursue higher education qualification
Interlude entertainment
by Physiotherapy student Voon Sin Yee singing “Everything I Need” by Skylar
Grey
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