ATSU-KCOM honors class of 2029 with White Coat Ceremony
Posted: August 6, 2025
A.T. Still University’s Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM), the founding school of osteopathic medicine, celebrated the class of 2029 with a White Coat Ceremony on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Truman State University’s Baldwin Hall in Kirksville, Missouri. One-hundred-seventy students received their white coats.
White coats have been worn for more than 100 years by physicians, and this formal ceremony recognizes students for reaching a milestone in their professional education, symbolizing and commemorating their commitment and responsibility to their chosen profession and future patients.
Kristin Blunk, MBA, assistant dean, academic affairs, presented the class of 2029, followed by Margaret Wilson, DO, ’82, dean and professor, ATSU-KCOM, who provided the introduction. Opening remarks were delivered by Gaylah Sublette, MBA, president, Missouri campus, and ATSU Chancellor Craig M. Phelps, DO, ’84, provided closing remarks.
Jeff Rudman, OMS II, president, class of 2028, transferred the symbolic key for the cabin of A.T. Still, DO, to class of 2029 member Hannah Martin, OMS I. The key is a symbol of the University’s heritage and of the commitment current students have to supporting members of the incoming class.
Watch the full ceremony here, and check out more photos below!
