Marietta College hosting annual PA White Coat Ceremony on April 20

by Tom Perry

Marietta, OH (04/04/2024) — Marietta College's Physician Assistant Program is conducting its annual White Coat Ceremony at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 20, in the Dyson Baudo Recreation Center. The White Coat Ceremony is a significant event in medical education that marks the beginning of a student's journey into the field of medicine.

The short white coat typically symbolizes the transition from the preclinical or classroom learning to hands-on clinical experience or the clinical phase of training. The white coat is a symbol of professionalism and responsibility in the medical field. It signifies the commitment of physician assistant students to uphold the highest standards of ethics, integrity, and patient care. The white coat serves as a reminder of the primary focus of medicine: patient care. It symbolizes the trust that patients place in healthcare professionals and the responsibility that physician assistant students have to provide compassionate and competent care.

Wearing the white coat also conveys a sense of authority and respect within the healthcare setting. It signifies that the wearer is part of a professional community dedicated to improving the health and well-being of others. The white coat ceremony is a memorable and symbolic event that celebrates their achievements and acknowledges the challenges and responsibilities that lie ahead.

Located in Marietta, Ohio, at the confluence of the Muskingum and Ohio rivers, Marietta College is a four-year liberal arts college. Tracing its roots to the Muskingum Academy, founded in 1797, the College was officially chartered in 1835. Today, Marietta College serves a body of 1,200 full-time students. The College offers over 50 majors and is consistently ranked among the top regional comprehensive colleges by U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review. Marietta was selected seventh in the nation according to the Brookings Institution's rankings of colleges by their highest value added, regardless of major.

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