Donning of the traditional white coat and the recitation of the Hippocratic Oath symbolize the students’ understanding of the professional, social and ethical responsibilities of becoming physicians. It is a moment of immense pride for both the students and their families.
Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry will hold its White Coat Ceremony on Tuesday, August 26th in Room 145 of the Natural Sciences Centre. Students and their families will begin arriving at 8:30 a.m. for registration and to take photos in a photo booth, with the formal program beginning at 10:00 a.m. Students will be available for interviews before or after the program.
Thirty-eight of the 171 students are enrolled in the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry – Windsor Program and will fulfill their medical training in Windsor. The Windsor Program is holding a meet and greet for its students on Tuesday, September 2, in the Medical Education Building at the University of Windsor campus. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with the formal program to begin at 6:00 p.m.
First-year dental students will have their White Coat Ceremony on Friday, August 29th at 10:30 a.m., in the Davenport Theatre at Talbot College.
MEDIA CONTACT: Crystal Mackay, Media Relations Officer, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, t. 519.661.2111 ext. 80387, c. 519.777.1573, crystal.mackay@schulich.uwo.ca
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