The Physician's Oath

Today was a big day for me. It was my second day of Medical School Orientation and it was my first time to take the Physician's Oath. It was a modified version of Physician's Oath for students just entering medical school. I really hope that I can do some good in Africa with my medical education (assuming I pass!). Anyway, I thought you'll might be interested in what student doctors are supposed to aspire to:

The Geneva Version of the Hippocratic Oath
By the World Medical Association, altered by the University of Washington Medical Executive Committee in 2000 for incoming medical students

At THE time of being admitted as a member of the medical profession,

1. I SOLEMNLY pledge myself to consecrate my life to the service of humanity.

2. I WILL give my teachers the respect and gratitude which is their due;

3. I WILL practice my profession with conscience and dignity;

4. THE HEALTH of my patient will be my first consideration;

5. I WILL respect the secrets, which are confided in me;

6. I WILL maintain by all the means in my power, the honor and the noble traditions of the medical profession;

7. MY COLLEAGUES will be my sisters and brothers;

8. I WILL respect and value the lives of all persons;

9. I WILL not discriminate against any person in medical decisions;

10. I WILL maintain the utmost respect for human life; even under threat, I will not use my medical knowledge contrary to the laws of humanity.

I MAKE these promises solemnly, freely, and upon my honor.