White Coat Ceremony
Each term, a White Coat Ceremony is held for first-term students in the School of Medicine to mark entry into the noble profession of medicine and will include a keynote address, recognition of each student in attendance and the recitation of the professional commitment.

The April 2023 White Coat Ceremony for the School of Medicine will be held on Saturday April 15, at 9:00am AST in Bourne Lecture Hall.

Student Ceremony Registration
All students will be required to complete the White Coat Ceremony Registration form during Orientation week which will capture how they wish their name and country of representation to be announced, and whether they require guest tickets.

Guest Ticket Information
As seating is limited, we encourage students to invite their family and friends to join in the celebration online via livestream at sgu.edu/live. However, all students registered to participate in the ceremony are guaranteed 2 (two) guest tickets. Please note that guests must be fully vaccinated (inclusive of booster if eligible).

When completing the White Coat Ceremony Registration form, students will be given the option to indicate if they wish to receive additional guest tickets should they become available. Students will be notified by Monday April 10, whether extra guest tickets can be allocated to them.

Students may collect their guest tickets on Friday April 14, between 12:00pm to 3:00pm AST in Founders Annex 1.
Guests should aim to be seated in Bourne Lecture Hall by 8:30am (30 minutes before the ceremony start time of 9:00am).

Guest Coating
During the ceremony, students will be coated by a St. George’s University College Director. However, a guest will be permitted to coat their student, providing they hold a Medical Degree (MD). Students will be asked to register their guest coater by providing their full name, relationship and a copy of their MD license or diploma when completing Ceremony Registration Form during Orientation Week.