The perfect fit: white coat ceremonies
Posted: November 11, 2013
Slipping into that fresh white coat is a symbolic milestone for student dentists, doctors, physical therapists, and physician assistants at ATSU. The coat itself is an emblem of prestige, trust, and professionalism. It’s a tailored, fabric reminder of a student’s oath to care for patients.
525 STUDENTS EARN WHITE COATS
- 62 DPTs (ASHS class of 2014)
- 64 PAs (ASHS class of 2015)
- 42 DMDs (MOSDOH class of 2017)
- 108 DOs (SOMA class of 2017)
- 76 DMDs (ASDOH class of 2017)
- 172 DOs (KCOM class of 2017)
ASHS’ DPT white coat
ceremony was held July 15 at the Mesa Arts Center.
ANATOMY OF A WHITE COAT
- Color White, of course
- Fabric Polyester cotton blend
- Pockets Roomy enough to hold an iPad
- Length Shorter, hip-length coats are associated with those in training
ALL BUTTONED UP
- $16,000+ given in support of ATSU white coat programs
- $26.88 avg. cost of a white coat
On July 13, KCOM DO students jump into new white coats.
SIZING UP THE RESEARCH
White coats make you smarter According to a 2012 study at Northwestern University, wearing a white lab coat improved performance on tests requiring close and sustained attention. The research examines how wardrobe impacts thinking and behavior.