AIMSR holds white coat ceremony for 152 first-year MBBS students
The ceremony at the Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences and Research marks the entry of the Batch of 2026 into the medical profession.
The Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (AIMSR) held its White Coat Ceremony for 152 first-year MBBS students of the Batch of 2026 in Hyderabad, according to reports by The Hindu and Telangana Today.
The event took place at the Ravi Narayana Reddy Auditorium in MLA Colony. The programme began with an academic orientation session and the presentation of white coats to the students to symbolise their commitment to patient care.
Dr. K. Subba Reddy, Director of Medical Services, Telangana Region, Apollo Hospitals, attended as the Chief Guest.
Dr. Subba Reddy said that medicine requires knowledge and clinical competence, as well as compassion, empathy, humility and accountability.
Other dignitaries present included AIMSR Dean Dr. K. Manohar, Chief Operating Officer Ms.
Aparna Reddy, and Medical Superintendent Dr. Sathyanarayana Reddy. Dr.
Manohar said the duty of medical professionals is to serve selflessly and without discrimination.
The ceremony was attended by AIMSR faculty members and the parents of the incoming medical students. The event marks the transition of students into doctors-in-training.