Hannah, Claire and Nick look back on the moment they received their white coats with pride — and look forward to working in the field of medicine and making a difference. Candidates enter the ceremony as rising students, filled with potential. After donning their white coats and reciting the Oath of Commitment, they begin their journey to a life of serving humanity with a new sense of duty and responsibility as future physicians.   

Our newest cohort will be cloaked during the White Coat Ceremony on July 24. As these students begin this chapter of their professional lives, alumni like you have a unique opportunity to express your support by sponsoring a white coat. We invite you to write a personal message to be tucked into the pocket of your sponsored coat. These messages forge connections, welcome the incoming class to our profession and inspire our medical students as they embark on their careers.  

Sponsor a white coat today. Pass the coat. Pass a note. Please consider not only supporting the school and our students through sponsorship of a white coat, but also through your shared wisdom, encouraging words and an empowering message.   

Akinlolu O. Ojo, MD, PhD, MBA 
Executive Dean of the KU School of Medicine