West Reading Campus - Invitation Only Event
Monday, May 15, 2023, at 9 a.m.

The 2023 Transition to Clinician Ceremony is a special event for Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health's MD program class of 2025. A celebration of the inaugural class at the West Reading Campus, this event will allow students to mark their entrance into the medical profession as they transition to the clinical phase of their medical education. The event will begin with a student awards ceremony at the campus, followed by a group walk to Reading Hospital for remarks and a tour.

In the News

“Inaugural Class of Drexel University College of Medicine Transitions to Clinical Role at Reading Hospital”
Transition to clinical role of the inaugural class of the College of Medicine at Tower Health was featured in a May 18 WFMZ-TV (Allentown, Pennsylvania) television segment and web story reported. Read more.

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Share Your Celebration on Social Media

We encourage students and their loved ones, as well as faculty and staff members, to use social media (#drexelmed2025) to share how they are celebrating their achievements.

Physician's Pledge – World Medical Association Declaration of Geneva

 
AS A MEMBER OF THE MEDICAL PROFESSION

I SOLEMNLY PLEDGE to dedicate my life to the service of humanity;

THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF MY PATIENT will be my first consideration;

I WILL RESPECT the autonomy and dignity of my patient;

I WILL MAINTAIN the utmost respect for human life;

I WILL NOT PERMIT considerations of age, disease or disability, creed, ethnic origin, gender, nationality, political affiliation, race, sexual orientation, social standing or any other factor to intervene between my duty and my patient;

I WILL RESPECT the secrets that are confided in me, even after the patient has died;

I WILL PRACTICE my profession with conscience and dignity and in accordance with good medical practice;

I WILL FOSTER the honor and noble traditions of the medical profession;

I WILL GIVE to my teachers, colleagues and students the respect and gratitude that is their due;

I WILL SHARE my medical knowledge for the benefit of the patient and the advancement of healthcare;

I WILL ATTEND TO my own health, well-being and abilities in order to provide care of the highest standard;

I WILL NOT USE my medical knowledge to violate human rights and civil liberties, even under threat;

I MAKE THESE PROMISES solemnly, freely and upon my honor.

©2017 World Medical Association