Artist Statement
We both tried to find a photograph that could demonstrate what our sacred oath to healing looked like. The stethoscopes symbolize this because they represent more than just a tool for auscultation, they are objects that directly connect a healthcare provider to their patient. When we place the stethoscope on our patient’s chest we listen to their heart and lung sounds and the unique vibrations and rhythms that the individual makes. This action demonstrates deep trust and responsibility for healing.
Recommended Citation
Joppen, Jeffrey and Patel, Nisha
(2025)
"Our Sacred Oath,"
be Still: Vol. 9, Article 22.
Available at:
https://nsuworks.nova.edu/bestill/vol9/iss1/22
About the Artist
Jeffrey Joppen OMS3 and Nisha Patel OMS1