Hallmark White Coat Ceremony Cards (2024)

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What to say in a White Coat Ceremony card? ›

Congratulations with loads of love and good wishes!!! Congratulations! I am so proud of you for all of the hard work that this white coat represents. Looking forward to seeing where this journey takes you!

Today, on your White Coat Ceremony, is the day to celebrate all of your accomplishments and achievements thus far. I am so proud to be able to watch you commit to your lifelong dream of becoming a doctor today. I admire you, am inspired by you, and am in awe of you. I am honored to call you my best friend.

Often seen as a symbol of professionalism and the weight of the heavy responsibility entrusted upon a future physician, the white coat frequently is conferred on new students during a ceremony held at the very beginning of medical school.

Consider giving special gifts or mementos to recognize students during the ceremony. Many universities provide each student with a white coat, but you can go above and beyond to commemorate the occasion. One way to do this is to give each student a meaningful and personalized gift.

The White Coat Ceremony is a rite of passage for medical students, and was created by the Arnold P. Gold Foundation in 1993. During the ceremony, a white coat is placed on each student's shoulders and often the Hippocratic Oath is recited, signifying their entrance into the medical profession.

Typically, students are coated in small groups depending on the number of coaters. As names are announced, each student takes his or her place in front of a coaters. Once all students are in place, the coaters place the coats on their respective students in unison. Then, the next group of students takes their place.

When attending a white coat ceremony, remember that you should dress in a professional manner. The most common form of dress for men is a shirt and tie. Typically, a suit or sports coat is not necessary. Women wear dresses, suits, or a blouse with a skirt or slacks.

White Coat Ceremonies are relatively short, typically lasting around 90 minutes, depending on how many students attend. Ceremonies usually include a keynote speaker, the Hippocratic Oath recital, and a white coat presentation to each student.

Family members, faculty and school leaders all attend the ceremony to celebrate the beginning of the new students' journey and observe their commitments to the profession.

16-18 flowers with the majority red and white roses with white carnations. Baby's breath and various greenery added as well.

Can friends come to White Coat Ceremony? ›

The White Coat Ceremony is a rite of passage for medical students. This is the commitment ceremony for incoming students to share with family and friends as they become doctors-in-training.

Liturgy for Blessing of the Hands

We thank you for calling them to the profession of nursing, and for guiding them in this pursuit. We thank you for the education that they will receive, and for the knowledge and the skill that they will acquire. We ask you now, Oh God, to join us in blessing them.

“We hope you can feel all the pride and happiness surrounding you as you head off to medical school.” “Simply overjoyed to hear your good news.”

Congratulations graduating doctors; the world awaits you to make it a better place. ” “ Praise God for this amazing accomplishment in your life. May He use your gifts for His glory and good as you serve those in your community in your career ahead. Always remember who is ultimately responsible for healing.

Congratulations! Welcome to an exciting time and the beginning of a life-altering experience. You are now part of a group of extraordinarily talented people in medicine.