The White Coat Ceremony is a cherished rite of passage celebrated at medical schools nationwide. This event symbolizes the beginning of a lifelong journey in medicine, as new students don their first white coats, marking their commitment to compassionate care and excellence in their chosen profession.

During the ceremony, students are welcomed by faculty and community members and recite a class oath together, pledging to uphold the core values of the medical field. Embracing collaboration, integrity, and a dedication to service, they embark on their path to becoming physicians.

Each medical student receives a personalized white coat. This year, the coats have generously been sponsored by the college's primary clinical partner, Banner Health.

We thank the members of the College of Medicine – Phoenix faculty and staff, community, and longtime friends of the University of Arizona for their support and contributions to this important tradition.

Class of 2029 White Coat Ceremony

2025 represents the 19^th incoming class from the College of Medicine – Phoenix to receive their white coats and begin their medical education in the heart of downtown Phoenix. This meaningful ceremony marked the transition of the Class of 2029 medical students to their training as physicians.

Videos, Photos and More

• Feature Story – A Great Honor, the Class of 2029 Don Their White Coats for the First Time.
• Videos:
  • Class of 2029 White Coat Ceremony.
  • Class of 2029 White Coat Ceremony Highlights.
• Photos from the event (More to come).
  • Class of 2029 Family Photo Booth.
  • U of A Health Sciences photo gallery.

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