White Coat Ceremony launches medical odyssey for first-year students

The largest, most diverse class in the OHSU School of Medicine's history celebrated the beginning of their journey to becoming a physician

By Kristyna Wentz-Graff August 12, 2016 Portland, Ore.

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2016 White Coat Ceremony

Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine student Pedro Abdala smiles after putting on his white coat during the traditional ceremony that welcomes students into the medical profession. The ceremony was held Friday, August 12 at the Oregon Convention Center, where 153 students received their white coats and took the Oath of Geneva, swearing to serve their patients and dedicate their lives to "the service of humanity".

(OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

2016 White Coat Ceremony

The Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine Class of 2020 were officially welcomed into the medical profession, participating in a traditional White Coat Ceremony. The event was held Friday, August 12 at the Oregon Convention Center, where 153 students received their white coats and took the Oath of Geneva, where they swore to serve their patients and dedicate their lives to "the service of humanity".

(OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

2016 White Coat Ceremony

Alec Contag. The Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine Class of 2020 were officially welcomed into the medical profession, participating in a traditional White Coat Ceremony. The event was held Friday, August 12 at the Oregon Convention Center, where 153 students received their white coats and took the Oath of Geneva, where they swore to serve their patients and dedicate their lives to "the service of humanity".

(OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

2016 White Coat Ceremony

(OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

2016 White Coat Ceremony

Taylor Buuck. The Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine Class of 2020 were officially welcomed into the medical profession, participating in a traditional White Coat Ceremony. The event was held Friday, August 12 at the Oregon Convention Center, where 153 students received their white coats and took the Oath of Geneva, where they swore to serve their patients and dedicate their lives to "the service of humanity".

(OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

2016 White Coat Ceremony

Dr. George Mejicano, senior associate dean for education at Oregon Health & Science University congratulates students during the white coat ceremony. The event was held Friday, August 12 at the Oregon Convention Center, where 153 students received their white coats and took the Oath of Geneva, where they swore to serve their patients and dedicate their lives to "the service of humanity".

(OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)

2016 White Coat Ceremony

(OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff)