An iconic symbol in medicine, the white coat represents the bond of trust between those who wear it and their patients. Pinto-Powell noted the white coat ceremony invites medical students and all physicians who don their white coats to remember those they serve, and she emphasized the school’s commitment to supporting the medical students throughout their training. Sharing what the white coat means to them, first-year medical student Bilikisu Ayeni MED ’29, said, for her, the white coat carries privilege. “Receiving this white coat after these past weeks of learning alongside my classmates, feels especially meaningful,” she said. If you missed the livestream of the White Coat ceremony, you may watch a video of the celebration below.