Saturday, August 29, 2009

White Coat

My school has a week of orientation for incoming first year students. Several days of the normal orientation stuff: meet and greets, introductions, expectations, community service and rules, rules, rules.

Then, at the end of the week, is White Coat.

White Coat - 08.06.09 (2 of 39)

And, at my school, white coat is a BIG DEAL. There are rehearsals and tickets and a huge party afterwards.

White Coat - 08.06.09 (4 of 39)


It's not complicated, really. It's actually just like it sounds - all the newbies show up, and they get...a white coat. A short one (which signifies a student rather than someone who actually knows what they are doing), but still -- a coat that is white. That people associate with doctors. That people will associate with us as actual medical students.

White Coat - 08.06.09 (6 of 39)

White Coat - 08.06.09 (33 of 39)

251 of us, all with white coats. All well on our way.



I have a feeling it's going to be one heck of a ride...

6 comments:

Arizaphale said...

Oh congratulations! Buckling up in the back seat here.....

Kimberly said...

How exciting for you! You're headed for the big time now. :)

Christina said...

Goooooo Maggie!!! You look so official. I am proud of you!

Unknown said...

You look very "doctor-ly" and official! Congrats - it will be so worth the ride, I'm sure!

cathurynn said...

Yay! That is definitely a big deal. :) Go you!

Anonymous said...

YAY!! Go you! I'm ready for the ride. :)