Oath of the Class of 1998

Members of the Class of 1998, please rise.

I now invite you, as a class, to affirm your commitment to the profession of Medicine or Dentistry and to articulate the ideals and principles that will guide you in the years ahead.

Class:

Today, in the presence of family, friends, teachers, and colleagues, I dedicate myself to the profession of Medicine.

I pledge myself to the service of humanity.
I will use my skills to care for all in need, without bias and with openness of spirit.
The health of my patients will be my first concern.
I vow to hold sacred the bond between doctor and patient.
I will hold in confidence all that my patients entrust to me.
I will strive to alleviate suffering.
I will respect the dignity and autonomy of my patients in living and in dying.

As a *Physician/Dentist, I recognize my duty to society.
I will work to promote health and prevent disease. I will advocate for the welfare of my community.
Even under duress, I will not use my knowledge or my skills against humanity.

I will acknowledge my limitations and my mistakes so that I may learn from them.
To uphold these responsibilities, I will maintain my own well-being and the well-being of those close to me.

I will promote the integrity of the practice of Medicine.
In the tradition of my profession, I honor all who teach me this Art.
Through honest and respectful collaboration with my colleagues, I will uphold the highest standards in the service of patients.
I will seek new knowledge, reexamine ideas and practices of the past, and teach what I have learned.

Above all, the health of my patients will be my first concern.

This Oath I take freely and upon my honor.