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The Journey Begins: The Class of 2027 Receives Their First White Coats
White Coat Profile: Marcus Orzabal
White Coat Profile: Soofia Kisana
White Coat Profile: Mirela Ananieva
White Coat Profile: Annika Ozols
White Coat Profile: Niomi Tsingine
White Coat Profile: Jason Levalle
White Coat Profile: Mary “Franki” Walsh
Class of 2023 Celebrated at Awards Luncheon
White Coat Ceremony Tradition
The White Coat Ceremony was initiated in 1993 at the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation supports the widespread adoption of this celebratory and solemn event, which has been adopted by roughly 97% of medical schools. Beginning in 2007, the College of Medicine – Phoenix began holding the ceremony at the conclusion of the first academic block, Introduction to Medicine, as a rite of passage to engage in patient and clinical experiences.
Match Day
Match Day is the culmination of a complex year-long process that matches the nation’s graduating medical students with residency programs. Match results are released nationally at Match Day ceremonies coordinated to occur on the same date – the third Friday in March – at the same time (1 p.m. Eastern time) each year.
Commencement
Commencement marks a student's journey to the final phase of their medical study. Though theoretically their studies are not yet complete, this day signifies their transition from the classroom to their desired medical field.