By Our Correspondent
BHUBANESWAR:Medical science teaches the treatment of diseases. But humanity and compassion are what give the patient a sense of healing and help in further recovery. Therefore, the attitude and patience of doctors are more necessary in the field of treatment, said Mrs. Sashwati Das, Vice President of Education and Research (SORA).
Attending the oath-taking and white coat ceremony of the first-year MBBS students of the 2026-2027 batch of the Institute of Medical Sciences and IMS & Sum Hospital Campus-1, organized as the chief guest on Friday, Shrimati Das told the students that the white coat symbolizes the qualities required of an ideal doctor.
Knowledge, skill, honesty, compassion and humanity are indispensable in the field of medicine, Shrimati Das said on the occasion.
Maharshi Charak Oath is not a formality, it is a promise to the patients, to one’s own profession and to one’s conscience. Shrimati Das advised that medical students should fulfill this promise every day. While wearing this white coat with pride, they should always be aware of their responsibilities with confidence and without forgetting humility, the SOA Vice President told the students and welcomed them to the SOA family.
At the event, Dean of IMS & Sam Hospital Campus-1, Professor (Dr.) Sanghammitra Mishra delivered the welcome address, while Medical Superintendent Professor (Dr.) Pushparaj Samantasinghar addressed the students.
The heads of various departments of the institution presented white coats to the students, while Dean Professor Mishra Maharshi Charak administered the oath.
SOAR’s Dean of Student Affairs, Professor Jyoti Ranjan Das, along with various department heads of IMS & Sam Hospital Campus-1 and senior SOAR officials were present at the event.
At the end of the program, Senior Professor (Dr.) Srikant Kumar Mishra, Department of Anatomy, proposed the vote of thanks.
Similarly, an orientation program was held for the students on Thursday.On the occasion of the event, Professor (Dr.) Neeta Mohanty, Vice-Chancellor of SOAR, graced the occasion as the chief guest and welcomed the first year MBBS students. She said that the aim of medical education is not only to become a competent doctor but also to become a good human being and a compassionate healer for the patients.
Dean Professor Mishra welcomed the program and said that through this 15-day foundation course, new students will be introduced to the medical education environment, the institution’s teaching methodology, clinical practice, and future professional responsibilities.
SOAR Controller of Examinations Professor Manjula Das, Dean of Students’ Welfare Professor Jyoti Ranjan Das, Medical Superintendent of IMS & Sam Hospital Campus-1 Professor (Dr) Pushparaj Samantasinghar, Advisor and Professor of the Department Professor (Dr) Lalit Kumar Meher attended as guests of honour and encouraged and congratulated the new students.At the end of the program, Foundation Course Coordinator Professor (Dr.) Hidhanshu Kumar Panda proposed the vote of thanks.
