Surrounded by family, faculty and mentors, the newest medical students of the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine (FIU Medicine) donned the profession’s most recognizable symbol during the White Coat Ceremony, a milestone tradition that marks the beginning of medical school and their commitment to serving others. “May you wear this white coat with humility, earn the trust it represents and never lose sight of the privilege of caring for others,” said Dean Juan C. Cendan, addressing the new class. Class of 2030 White Coat Ceremony. For many members of the Class of 2030, FIU Medicine offers the opportunity to train close to home. Bringing her two passions together, Chaffins opened the ceremony with performances of the national anthem and FIU Alma Mater.