On Thursday, October 15, our new class of Entry-to-Practice PharmD students received their white coats and signed the Pledge of Professionalism at the 2015 White Coat Ceremony.

We captured the occasion on film…

Students recited and signed the Pledge of Professionalism, reproduced below.

I as a student in the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences at The University of British Columbia will:

ACCEPT the responsibility for my actions as a student and as a health care professional that will reflect on both myself and my school.

CONSIDER the needs of others before myself.

DEVELOP a sense of loyalty and duty to the profession of pharmacy by contributing to the well-being of others and by accepting accountability for membership in the profession.

FOSTER professional competency through life-long learning and striving for high ideals, teamwork, and unity within the profession.

COMMIT to the Oath of a Pharmacist and the Code of Ethics for Pharmacists as set forth by the profession.

DEDICATE my life and practice to excellence by an ongoing reassessment of personal and professional values.

MAINTAIN the highest ideals and professional attributes to ensure optimal patient care.

*Adapted from the American Pharmaceutical Association (APhA) and the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) Pledge of Professionalism

Congratulations to all our future pharmacists! What was your favourite part of the evening? Leave us a comment below or on Facebook.

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View the event program and photos from the evening.

Current students: You can find our round-up of resources and useful information for you here.

Prospective students: Learn more about our Entry-to-Practice PharmD degree, or register for a Program Information Evening.