PCOM South Georgia students to receive white coats during ceremony

MOULTRIE – Students in the class of 2028 Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) program at PCOM South Georgia will receive their white coats Friday at 2:30 p.m., marking the symbolic start of their journey through medical school.

The white coat ceremony is a rite of passage for first-year medical students. It establishes their commitment to the osteopathic profession and patient care. This ceremony symbolizes the purity of medical care and the trust that exists between doctors and patients. The coat serves as a reminder to physicians of their duty to practice medicine with humanism and professionalism.

The white coat ceremony symbolizes medical students’ scientific proficiency, integrity, responsibility and compassion when diagnosing and treating patients.

The ceremony will be held on the campus of PCOM South Georgia at 2050 Tallokas Road in Moultrie. Due to limited seating, tickets are required for guests and may be obtained from students participating in the ceremony. The event will also be livestreamed on PCOM’s YouTube channel.

Special Photo: Daniel Shippey/PCOM South Georgia