The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has marked a significant milestone with its inaugural white coat ceremony, symbolizing the transition of 360 students from preclinical to clinical education in the Schools of Medical Sciences and Dentistry. During the ceremony, the KNUST Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof. David Asamoah, highlighted the deeper meaning of the white coat, stating, “The white coat is not just a symbol of your advancement into clinical practice; it represents the trust that society places in you.”
He urged the students to uphold the core values of integrity, excellence, and compassion. A major challenge facing the institution is the limited lecture space, which has compelled fourth-year students to take lectures on campus instead of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH).
To address this, the Dean announced that the alumni are raising funds to construct a new 340-seater lecture theatre with 20 seminar rooms and offices.The Dean appealed to stakeholders, including the government and alumni, to support the project to enhance learning for the growing number of medical students.
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