October 5, 2012 was Midwestern University's White Coat Ceremony.
It is a symbolic "rite of passage" for students in the healing arts to signify the students' initiation into the clinical phase of education toward a career as a health professional.
The white coat is placed upon them by their professors & deans as a reminder of the expectation to become caring, compassionate & serve those in need in the future.
After all the students were in their coats, they stood up together as a sea of white & read the
Oath of Commitment:
As I embark upon my course of study at Midwestern University, I will:
Enter into a relationship of mutual respect with my teachers and my colleagues to enhance the learning environment and gain the knowledge, skills, and attributes of a good health provider.
Accept responsibility only for those matters for which I am competent, maintain the trust expected of a health care provider, and never take advantage of the patient-provider relationship.
Respect the patient's right to privacy.
Value the knowledge and wisdom of the health care professionals who have preceded me and endeavor to contribute to their tradition.
Recognize my weakness and strengths and strive to develop those qualities that will earn the respect of my patients, my colleagues, my family, and myself.
Continue this learning throughout all the days of my life.
These are the boys that jon spends his days with. Reese & I spend many of our days with their wives & kids! We have all become great friends & are so grateful for the support & "family" we have become! Between us we have 7 kids...for now. Most of us are planning on having more in the future.
We know we still have a LONG road ahead...but we are so proud of Jon & all the hard work & commitment he has put in thus far. He goes to school around 7:00 each morning. He comes home for either lunch or dinner at some point. He heads back to school from 6:00-11:00 most nights. I am amazed at all he is learning. Especially at how well he mastering it & is keeping up with the HUGE load of classes!
He has a break coming up soon & we can't wait to spend a whole 2 weeks with him & not have to share him with his books, the library, his study buddies, his lecture notes & his ipad/laptop.
WE LOVE YOU JON!!!
3 comments:
Congratulations Jon! That is so awesome. He's going to wear a white coat a lot for the rest of his life, huh?
And yay for Reese walking. You're right, she's a lot like Henry that way. They're probably soul mates.
And I love love love Reese's hair. She looks so grown up.
And you better tell me next time you're in town.
Congrats to your hubby! What an accomplishment!
R is sooooo cute! Our kiddo's would totally get along because they like doing all the same things!
PS Ira is soooo cute too!
That is awesome Jon! We are so proud of you!
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