Table 2 Themed reasons given by schools for requiring the Oath
Reason | Number of schools expressing this reason |
|---|---|
To signify transition from student to professional (entry into a profession) | 7 |
Tradition for medicine | 7 |
Professional values affecting patient care | 5 |
To add gravitas into a ceremony | 4 |
Oath valued by students | 4 |
Oath valued by family | 3 |
Promotes cohesion in profession | 1 |