ATSU-KCOM honors class of 2030 with White Coat Ceremony
Posted: July 31, 2026
A.T. Still University’s Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM) welcomed 168 members of the class of 2030 with a White Coat Ceremony on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at Truman State University’s Baldwin Hall in Kirksville, Missouri.
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, EdD, MBA, assistant dean, academic affairs, presented the class of 2030, followed by Margaret Wilson, DO, ’82, dean and professor, ATSU-KCOM, and Cooper Doolin, OMS II, president, class of 2029, who provided introductions. Opening remarks were also delivered by Gaylah Sublette, MBA, president, Missouri campus.
Doolin and Dr. Blunk participated in the key transfer ceremony, presenting the symbolic key for the cabin of A.T. Still, DO, to Alexandra Kliethermes, OMS I, of the class of 2030. The key is a symbol of the University’s heritage, and also of the commitment current students have to supporting members of the incoming class.
Watch the full ceremony and check out more photos below!
