White Coat Ceremony: RCRS Welcomes New DPT, SLP Students

Rehman College of Rehabilitation Sciences (RCRS) formally welcomed Batch 14 of the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Batch 6 of Speech and Language Pathology (SLP) students during a distinguished White Coat Ceremony that marked a key milestone in their academic and professional lives.

The ceremony celebrated the students’ entry into clinical education, with parents proudly placing white coats on their children — a gesture symbolising trust, responsibility, and service in the field of healthcare.

The event’s atmosphere was filled with pride and purpose as students embraced the values that define the medical profession.

CEO RMI, Shafique Ur Rehman, attended the ceremony as chief guest. In his address, he highlighted the growing importance of rehabilitation sciences in modern healthcare and described the future of physical therapy as promising. He said rehabilitation professionals are now vital members of multidisciplinary healthcare teams and added that RMI remains committed to producing highly skilled graduates who serve both the institution and the wider region.

Principal RCRS, Dr Bilal Khan (PT), welcomed the new students and shared the college’s vision for academic excellence, research, and innovation in rehabilitation sciences. He pointed to RCRS’s advanced facilities, commitment to international academic standards, and its standing as one of the leading institutions in allied health education in Pakistan.

Dr Bilal Khan noted that the new cohorts would be mentored by an experienced faculty and rehabilitation specialists recognised across the country for their expertise and leadership in the field.

Dean of RMI, Prof. Dr Shahzada Bakhtiar Zahid, also addressed the gathering, reminding students that healthcare is not only a science but a service to humanity. He urged them to uphold empathy, compassion, and patient-centred care as guiding principles in their professional practice.

The ceremony concluded with an air of inspiration and commitment, as students, faculty, and parents celebrated the beginning of a journey dedicated to healing, service, and academic excellence.