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The 2026 Heersink School of Medicine White Coat ceremony is an important milestone in the process of study, preparation and achievement of medical students, reflecting the combined efforts of the faculty, staff, alumni, and students and their families. 

The White Coat Ceremony was designed by The Arnold P. Gold Foundation to formally welcome new students into the medical profession and to set clear expectations regarding their primary role as physicians by professing an oath. The ceremony emphasizes the importance of compassionate care as well as scientific proficiency. 

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