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DECLARATION OF GENEVA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION WELCOME

The Declaration of Geneva was established by the World Medical Association (WMA) in 1948. It was a response Dear Graduates:
to the crimes against humanity committed in the name of medical research at the hands of Nazi physicians
during WWII. The Declaration affirmed physicians’ commitment to the humanitarian goals of medicine and Congratulations to our newest members of the AUC Alumni Association. We would like to take this
was therefore intended as a modern version of the outdated Hippocratic Oath. Since 1948, the Declaration of opportunity to welcome you to the start of your career into the world of medicine. You have chosen
Geneva has been amended several times to reflect the intricacies of medical practice in the present day a well-worn path—one that can be difficult, challenging and extremely rewarding. The alumni
association is here to provide support, encouragement and guidance.
Adopted by the 2nd General Assembly of the World Medical Association, Geneva, Switzerland, September
1948 and amended by the 22nd World Medical Assembly, Sydney, Australia, August 1968 and the 35th World When we started the AUC Alumni Association along with the school back in 2004, our goal was to
Medical Assembly, Venice, Italy, October 1983 and the 46th WMA General Assembly, Stockholm, Sweden, provide an informative resource and network for everyone. We strived to build an organization to
September 1994 and editorially revised at the 170th Council Session, Divonne-les-Bains, France, May 2005 and honor the University's unique heritage and foster lifelong connections and a spirit of loyalty and
the 173rd Council Session, Divonne-les-Bains, France, May 2006 fraternity among graduates, students, faculty, staff and friends of the school.

We’re always searching for active and enthusiastic volunteers to join in assisting us with our goal,
and we encourage you to become an active participant by contacting the Alumni Relations Office
at alumni@aucmed.edu. You can find a lot of helpful information by visiting our website at www.
AT THE TIME OF BEING ADMITTED AS A MEMBER
aucmed.edu/alumni, of by following us on Facebook (@AlumniAUC) and LinkedIn (@aucalumni).
OF THE MEDICAL PROFESSION:
As a new graduate, you are now a member of the AUC Alumni Association. We hope that you will
I SOLEMNLY PLEDGE to consecrate my life to the service of humanity; embrace our mission of supporting the personal and professional development of AUC alumni,
networking among graduates, and recognition of career achievement and distinguished service to
I WILL GIVE to my teachers the respect and gratitude that is their due;
the University. With your help, we will continue to promote AUC’s reputation as a quality teaching
I WILL PRACTISE my profession with conscience and dignity; institution for future physicians.

THE HEALTH OF MY PATIENT will be my first consideration; Congratulations to the Class of 2021!

I WILL RESPECT the secrets that are confided in me, even after the patient has died;
Sincerely,
I WILL MAINTAIN by all the means in my power, the honour and the noble traditions of the medical profession;
The AUC Alumni Association Board of Directors
MY COLLEAGUES will be my sisters and brothers;
Hovig Artinian, MD (’10) Kate Essad, MD (’12) Doug Tanita, MD (’07)
I WILL NOT PERMIT considerations of age, disease or disability, creed, ethnic origin, gender, nationality, Dhaval Desai, MD (’08) La Dona Schmidt, MD (’90)
political affiliation, race, sexual orientation, social standing or any other factor to intervene between my duty Faith Dillard, MD (’99) Stephen Sibbitt, MD (’94)
and my patient;

I WILL MAINTAIN the utmost respect for human life;

I WILL NOT USE my medical knowledge to violate human rights and civil liberties, even under threat;

I MAKE THESE PROMISES solemnly, freely and upon my honour.