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Commencement Ceremony Yale University School of Medicine 24 May 2004 A Yale Physician’s Oath Now being admitted to the high calling of the physician, I solemnly pledge to consecrate my life to the care of the sick, the promotion of health, and the service of humanity. I will practice medicine with conscience and in truth. The health and dignity of my patients will be my ?rst concern. I will hold in con?dence all that my patients relate to me. I will not permit considerations of gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, nationality, or social standing to in?uence my duty to care for those in need of my service. I will respect the moral right of patients to participate fully in the medical decisions that effect them. I will assist my patients to make choices that coincide with their own values and beliefs. I will try to increase my competence constantly and respect those who teach and those who broaden our knowledge by research. I will try to prevent, as well as cure, disease. When I am quali?ed to instruct, I will impart my knowledge gladly, hold my students and colleagues in affectionate esteem, and encourage mutual critical evaluation of our work. In the spirit of those who have inspired and taught me, I will seek constantly to grow in knowledge, understanding, and skill and will work with my colleagues to promote all that is worthy in the ancient and honorable profession of medicine. I will maintain the honor and the noble traditions of the medical profession. My behavior will be honorable and thoughtful and re?ect justice toward all. If I ful?ll this Oath and do not violate it, may it be granted to me to enjoy life and the practice of the Art. This pledge I make freely and upon my honor. May my faith strengthen my resolve. B M H D S A O R E G A T N O A M R H F M H T B H U I N O I M S H S B S N DDDD HHHH SS SS E EEE EEEESSSSHHHHAAAA YORK STREET PROGRAM Commencement May 24, 2004 Courtyard · Edward S. Harkness Hall WELCO