19/01/2026
White Coat Induction & Oath-Taking Ceremony of Newly Enrolled MBBS & BDS Students Held at BKMC
Mardan, January 19, 2026:
The White Coat Induction and Oath-Taking Ceremony of newly enrolled MBBS and BDS students was held with dignity and academic solemnity on Monday at the Auditorium of MTI Bacha Khan Medical College (BKMC), Mardan. The ceremony marked the formal entry of new students into the medical profession, symbolizing their commitment to ethical practice, compassion, and service to humanity.
Dean/CEO MTI BKMC & Mardan Medical Complex (MMC), Prof. Dr. Jawad Ahmed, administered the professional oath to the newly inducted students during the ceremony organized by the college administration. A total of 100 MBBS and 50 BDS students took the oath, representing the 30th batch of MBBS and the 31st batch of BDS at the institution.
The ceremony commenced with a welcome address by Associate Dean BKMC, Prof. Dr. Mohtasim Billah, who congratulated the students and their parents on this significant milestone and highlighted the academic and professional responsibilities that accompany the wearing of the white coat.
Addressing the gathering, Prof. Dr. Jawad Ahmed warmly welcomed the new entrants to the noble field of medicine. He emphasized that the medical profession is not merely a career but a lifelong commitment to serving humanity with integrity, empathy, and professionalism. He reminded the students that they are privileged to be entrusted with the lives and well-being of patients and must uphold the highest ethical standards.
The Dean further stated that organizing the White Coat and Oath-Taking Ceremony on the very first day of induction underscores the principle that patient care begins from the first day of medical education. He advised the students to remain focused on their studies, cultivate discipline and professionalism, and strive to become responsible, competent, and compassionate members of society dedicated to alleviating human suffering.
The ceremony was attended by Principal BKCD Prof. Dr. Munir Khan, former Deans Prof. Dr. Muhammad Fazil and Prof. Dr. Amjad Ali, along with Prof. Dr. Rahman Uddin, Prof. Dr. Haziq Dad, Prof. Dr. Ahmad Khan, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Qasim, Associate Prof. Dr. Raham Zaman, Associate Prof. Dr. Muhammad Naeem, Associate Prof. Dr. Zubair Janan, Associate Prof. Dr. Shafqat Ali Shah, AP Dr. Alaf Khan, faculty members, doctors, parents of the newly inducted students, and a large number of students.
The event concluded on a note of optimism and inspiration, marking the beginning of a transformative journey for the future doctors and dentists of the country.
