"When I join the medical profession, I solemnly pledge to devote my life to serving humanity. I will practice my profession with conscientiousness and dignity. Maintaining and restoring the health of my patients should be the top priority of my actions. I I will keep all the secrets entrusted to me even after the death of the patient. I will do all I can to uphold the honor and noble tradition of the medical profession and, in the performance of my medical duties, make no distinction of religion, nationality, race or party affiliation or social position. I will have reverence for every human life from conception and, even under threat, will not use my medical skill contrary to the dictates of humanity. I will show due respect to my teachers and colleagues. All this I solemnly promise on my honor."