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Coimbra witnesses the birth of a new generation of doctors at the White Coat Ceremony

Notícias de Coimbra31 August 2026 at 19:52

The city of Coimbra was the stage for the White Coat Ceremony, a solemn moment that marks the birth of a new generation of doctors. This academic tradition celebrates the transition of medical students to a new phase of their professional training.

The ceremony is directed specifically at all students who are in conditions to complete the first cycle of studies in medicine. This is an important milestone in the academic life of these future health professionals.

The event represents a significant rite of passage in medical training, symbolizing the students' commitment to the profession and to the oath of caring for the health and well-being of the patients they will accompany throughout their careers.

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