Rae Bareli: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Rae Bareli, organised a White Coat Pinning Ceremony for its newly admitted MBBS Batch 2026, marking an important milestone in the students’ journey towards becoming medical professionals.
The programme began with the gathering of students, followed by the welcome of the institute’s Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, Prof. (Dr) Amita Jain. The ceremony commenced with Vande Mataram, the lighting of the ceremonial lamp and Saraswati Vandana.
Addressing the students, Prof. Jain emphasised the importance of dedication, discipline, integrity and a patient-centred approach in medical education and practice. The highlight of the event was the white coat pinning and the institutional oath, administered under the supervision of Dean (Academics) Dr Neeraj Kumari.
The students pledged to uphold medical ethics, respect patients, pursue lifelong learning and maintain the highest standards of professional conduct.
AIIMS Rae Bareli President and Padma Shri awardee Dr R.V. Ramani addressed the students virtually. He encouraged them to preserve the dignity of the medical profession and contribute towards improving the quality and accessibility of healthcare services in India.
The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Associate Dean (Academics) Dr Tarun Prakash Maheshwari.
Heads of departments, Deputy Director (Administration) Colonel Akhilesh Singh, Financial Adviser Colonel Y.B.N. Rai, Registrar Dr Sanjay Yadav, Additional Medical Superintendent Dr Neeraj Kumar Srivastava and faculty members attended the ceremony.
The event reaffirmed the institute’s commitment to combining quality medical education with professional ethics, compassion and a spirit of service to society.
