White Coat Ceremony, MBBS/MGHD Class of 2026

On November 9th, 2022, the UGHE School of Medicine held its second White Coat ceremony for the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, Master of Science in Global Health Delivery (MBBS/MGHD). The ceremony honored 36 medical students who transitioned from pre-clinical to clinical education. The ceremony brought together distinguished leading global health experts, physicians, UGHE supporters and friends, leadership, faculty, staff, and students. 0:00 - Introductions: Dr. Arlene Nishimwe; Lecturer, Basic Medical Sciences 7:30 - Welcome Note: Dr. Natalie McCall; Chair; Division of Clinical Medicine 16:17 - Message to the "New" Clinical Students: Dr. Robert Ojiambo; Chair, Division of Basic Medical Sciences 20:01 - Interim Vice Chancellor's Address: Dr. Joel Mubiligi; Interim Vice Chancellor 30:33 - Dean's Message: Professor Abebe Bekele; Dean, School of Medicine 56:49 - MBBS'26 Medical Student Oath 1:01:21 - Message from the Visiting Faculty: Dr. Joseph C. Kolars, Senior Associate Dean for Education and Global Initiatives, University of Michigan 1:09:14 - Professional Career Advice: Dr. Francoise Mukagaju; Junior Consultant, General Surgeon, King Faisal Hospital 1:24:32 - Keynote Speaker Address: Dr. Joia Mukherjee; Chief Medical Officer, Partners In Health 1:46:23 - Sheila Davis; CEO, Partners In Health on behalf of Dr. Jim Yong Kim, UGHE Chancellor 1:50:28 - MBBS 26' Student Address: Kevin Shimwa Gakuba 2:00:26 - Closing Remarks: Dean Abebe Bekele