White Coat Ceremony 2023

The School of Optometry held the White Coat Ceremony on 28 August 2023. Amidst the presence of faculty members, mentors, and peers, 45 Year 4 students in optometry took the optometric oath, pledging their commitment to upholding professional ethics throughout their clinical placements and future careers. With great significance, the students received their white coats from academic advisors, symbolizing their entry into the esteemed eye care profession.

In his opening remarks, Prof. Andrew Lam, Associate Head (Programmes and Clinical Training) of the School, reminded students of the white coat's representation of clinical service and healthcare. He urged them to embrace their responsibilities and utilize their acquired knowledge to serve the public diligently.

The School of Optometry White Coat Ceremony has been organized since 2015, aiming to highlight the white coat's symbolic importance for a clinician. The fourth-year optometry students will start their clinical training in the following two years after the ceremony.