White Coat Ceremony
for the Class of 2023
Friday, October 4, 2019
1:00 PM
Ira Allen Chapel, University of Vermont
Reception to follow in the UVM Dudley H. Davis Center Grand Maple Ballroom
What is a White Coat Ceremony?
Initiated on August 20, at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, this annual ceremony or a similar rite now takes place for first-year medical students at about 90 percent of schools of medicine and osteopathy in the United States, and is supported by the Arnold P. Gold Foundation
According to the Arnold P. Gold Foundation, the White Coat Ceremony helps establish a psychological contract for the practice of medicine.
Physicians dressed in black until the late 19th century, due to the association of black attire as formal. Physicians adopted the white coat as a symbol of purity at the beginning of the 20th century.
Planning Resources for Guests & Students
More detailed information will be available in Summer 2019
- Parking, shuttle buses, and transportation
- Accessibility requests for ASL interpreters, closed captioning, limited mobility ceremony accommodations including seating and parking, etc.
- Full schedule of events
Where to Stay & Accommodations
Please be aware: Out of town guests should be aware that the White Coat Ceremony for the Larner College of Medicine will be occurring at the start of an extremely busy weekend for the UVM community. As such, area hotels, bed and breakfasts, AirBnBs, etc. will fill up quickly. We strongly encourage you to book accommodations as soon as possible.
Please stay tuned for information about area hotels and other accommodations including online group codes and discounted rates.