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    School of Medicine

    White Coat Ceremony

    Saturday, September 12, 2026
    Venue: Patrick F. Adams Hall

    Ceremony 1 | 9am AST | Blackwell, Curie, Fleming
    Ceremony 2 | 12pm AST | Galen, Hippocrates, McIndoe
    Ceremony 3 | 3pm AST | Metrodora, Peabody

    White Coat Ceremony Grads
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    A Proud Moment in Your Life

    “The White Coat Ceremony is designed to remind you, your faculty, and everyone who loves you that fundamentally medicine is a human interaction. The White Coat Ceremony is intended to emphasize the importance of that connection right from the beginning of your training.” 
    Dr. Richard Levin, Current President and CEO of The Arnold P. Gold Foundation

    Capturing the Moment

    Here, we will capture some of these moments of celebration—on social media, with photos, through stories. Show us how you are celebrating this important milestone by including the hashtag #SGUWCC on your posts. We look forward to seeing your smiling faces here at SGU!

    The White Coat Ceremonies will broadcast live on this page, with recorded versions available later on YouTube.

    If you have questions about your White Coat Ceremony, please contact us at studentaffairs@sgu.edu.

    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.

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

  • 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. (Ticket collection date, time and location to be confirmed with students during Orientation Week.)

    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 when collecting their guest tickets whether extra guest tickets can be allocated to them.

    Guests should aim to be seated 30 minutes before the ceremony start time.

  • During the ceremony, students will be coated by a St. George’s University Professor. However, a guest will be permitted to coat their student, providing they hold a MD or DO. Students will be asked to register their guest coater by providing their full name, relationship and a copy of their MD or DO license or diploma when completing the White Coat Ceremony Registration Form during Orientation Week.

    • Watch the Ceremony

    Graduate with family

    Proud SGU Family and Friends

    We thank all the family and friends who are supporting each student on their journey toward fulfilling their dream. At SGU, we recognize the importance that parents and guardians play in a student’s life and we want to know more about you. We invite you to join our SGU Parents Group to assist parents of future SGU students, current students, and graduates.

    Downloads

    Share your exciting news using one of our White Coat Ceremony signs and we’ll share your posts on social media and on this page. Be sure to use the hashtag #SGUWCC.
    Print it, fill it, and post it.

    Download Signs

    #SGUWCC

    The best way to take part in the celebration is through using our hashtag—#SGUWCC.

    Simply add it to your post. It will automatically appear on this page, and by clicking on it on any social media channel, you and your classmates will see the excitement that’s going on around you.

    Meet Hunter Bell, a Term 4 veterinary student whose passion for animals began in childhood when he nursed a bird back to health. 🐦‍⬛

    On campus, Hunter serves as president of the Wellness Aid and Guidance @sguwag student organization, a PAWs facilitator, and an @sgasgu member. Looking ahead, he hopes to specialize in surgery and anesthesia.

    Check out why Hunter chose SGU, what being involved on campus has taught him, and his advice for future veterinarians!

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    Meet Hunter Bell, a Term 4 veterinary student whose passion for animals began in childhood when he nursed a bird back to health. 🐦‍⬛ On campus, Hunter serves as president of the Wellness Aid and Guidance @sguwag student organization, a PAWs facilitator, and an @sgasgu member. Looking ahead, he hopes to specialize in surgery and anesthesia. Check out why Hunter chose SGU, what being involved on campus has taught him, and his advice for future veterinarians!

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    Start your medical journey in the UK. Continue in Grenada!

    With SGU School of Medicine and Northumbria University partnership, you can begin your studies in Newcastle before continuing in Grenada.

    🩺 Learn from SGU and NU faculty
    🌎 Gain exposure to healthcare systems across the UK, Grenada, and the US
    🎓 Earn an MD from SGU and a Bachelor of Medical Sciences from NU

    Your path to medicine can take you across borders. ✨Comment "SGUNU" for more info!

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    Start your medical journey in the UK. Continue in Grenada! With SGU School of Medicine and Northumbria University partnership, you can begin your studies in Newcastle before continuing in Grenada. 🩺 Learn from SGU and NU faculty 🌎 Gain exposure to healthcare systems across the UK, Grenada, and the US 🎓 Earn an MD from SGU and a Bachelor of Medical Sciences from NU Your path to medicine can take you across borders. ✨Comment "SGUNU" for more info!

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    Your dream of becoming a doctor starts with taking the first step. 🩺✨
     
    SGULive brought the SGU experience to New York, where aspiring doctors explored our MD program, connected with current students and graduates, and spoke with admissions representatives about pursuing a career in medicine.
     
    Thank you to everyone who joined us!
     
    Ready to take the next step? Comment “SGULive” to explore upcoming events and meet us in a city near you!

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    Your dream of becoming a doctor starts with taking the first step. 🩺✨   SGULive brought the SGU experience to New York, where aspiring doctors explored our MD program, connected with current students and graduates, and spoke with admissions representatives about pursuing a career in medicine.   Thank you to everyone who joined us!   Ready to take the next step? Comment “SGULive” to explore upcoming events and meet us in a city near you!

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    “If you can see it and believe it, you can achieve it.” 💫

    That’s the advice from Term 2 medical student Joshua White, who was inspired to pursue medicine by the doctors he encountered while dealing with his own health challenges.

    Seeking an international medical education and the opportunity to build lifelong connections with peers from around the world, Joshua chose SGU to pursue his dream.

    Check out how he stays involved, what he loves most about campus life, and the lessons he’s learned along his journey!

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    “If you can see it and believe it, you can achieve it.” 💫 That’s the advice from Term 2 medical student Joshua White, who was inspired to pursue medicine by the doctors he encountered while dealing with his own health challenges. Seeking an international medical education and the opportunity to build lifelong connections with peers from around the world, Joshua chose SGU to pursue his dream. Check out how he stays involved, what he loves most about campus life, and the lessons he’s learned along his journey!

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    Meet Sue Simon, director of SGU’s Center for Biomedical Visualization, where science and art come together to transform the way students learn. 🧠🎨

    From medical illustrations and animations to 3D models, Sue and her team turn complex concepts into engaging, accessible visuals.

    ✨ Discover what inspired Sue to pursue medical illustration and the innovative projects her team brings to life.

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    Meet Sue Simon, director of SGU’s Center for Biomedical Visualization, where science and art come together to transform the way students learn. 🧠🎨 From medical illustrations and animations to 3D models, Sue and her team turn complex concepts into engaging, accessible visuals. ✨ Discover what inspired Sue to pursue medical illustration and the innovative projects her team brings to life.

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    Meet Dana, a marine, wildlife, and conservation biology student from St. Lucia.

    From monitoring coral reefs and collecting river samples to observing the Grenada dove in the wild, she’s making the most of every hands-on opportunity.

    Discover her future plans and her advice for finding balance while pursuing your goals.

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    Meet Dana, a marine, wildlife, and conservation biology student from St. Lucia. From monitoring coral reefs and collecting river samples to observing the Grenada dove in the wild, she’s making the most of every hands-on opportunity. Discover her future plans and her advice for finding balance while pursuing your goals.

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    Take a look back at a special moment for our future veterinarians. #SGUWCC

    Our Term 1 SVM students officially received their white coats, the first step on their journey to becoming veterinarians.

    See someone you know? Tag them below! 👇

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    Take a look back at a special moment for our future veterinarians. #SGUWCC Our Term 1 SVM students officially received their white coats, the first step on their journey to becoming veterinarians. See someone you know? Tag them below! 👇

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    Meet Diya, a Term 1 veterinary student from Kingston, Jamaica, who is turning her passion for helping animals into purpose. 🐾

    She chose SGU for its diverse global community and the opportunity for veterinary students to gain hands-on experience early in their training.

    Now, she’s working toward a future in wildlife surgery and shelter medicine. Check out more on her journey and what she’s looking forward to this term!

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    Meet Diya, a Term 1 veterinary student from Kingston, Jamaica, who is turning her passion for helping animals into purpose. 🐾 She chose SGU for its diverse global community and the opportunity for veterinary students to gain hands-on experience early in their training. Now, she’s working toward a future in wildlife surgery and shelter medicine. Check out more on her journey and what she’s looking forward to this term!

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    Use Our GIFs Too!

    Search terms like #SGUWCC #StGeorgesUniversity #Doctor #MD 
    to use these on Instagram Stories.

    The Journey of a Physician:

    A Commitment to Compassion and Excellence

    “As you embark on the remarkable journey of becoming a physician, it’s crucial to embrace the qualities that will guide you both personally and professionally. Kindness, gratitude, focus, laughter, optimism, compassion, honesty, presence, humility, curiosity, and attentive listening are not just virtues; they are essential tools that will shape your interactions with patients and colleagues, ensuring you provide the best care possible.”

    Dr. Anthony N. Dardano
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

    “Medicine is a lifelong commitment to serve. The road is long and hard, and the goal sometimes seems challenging to reach. Clear your mind and heart of preconceptions and face your future open to the unexpected. Medicine requires more than knowledge; it requires you to welcome and embrace different views, cultures, and idiosyncrasies. Your experience here will provide the knowledge and opportunity to reinvent yourself. Remember, if you need help along the way, we are here for you.”

    Dr. Maria Ramos-Nino
    Department of Pharmacology, Microbiology, and Immunology

    “Clearly defining your short-term and long-term goals will guide your actions and decisions. Don’t hesitate to ask for help, whether for academic assistance or emotional support. Seeking help is a sign of strength in your professional community. Learn to prioritize and manage your time effectively. Balance study, rest, and play to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Challenges and setbacks are part of the journey. Stay persistent and resilient, and you will overcome obstacles and achieve your goals.”

    Dr. Charlotte Taylor-Drago
    Department of Clinical Skills

    “trive for self-improvement through continuous learning in the ever-evolving field of medicine. Foster meaningful connections with your peers and professionals, as collaboration leads to remarkable progress. Embrace each day as a new opportunity to learn, grow, and make a difference in the lives of your patients. Remember that empathy and compassion are as vital as your medical expertise. Stay curious, stay humble, and let your dedication to healing guide you through every challenge and success you face.”

    Dr. Stephen Onigbinde
    Department of Gross Anatomy and Histology

    “While the road may seem rocky at times, embrace each day as a new opportunity to learn, grow, and make a difference in the lives of your patients. Remember that empathy and compassion are as vital as your medical expertise. Stay curious, stay humble, and let your dedication to healing guide you through every challenge and success you face.”

    Dr. Krystal Rampersad
    Department of Clinical Skills

    “Clearly defining your short-term and long-term goals will guide your actions and decisions. Don’t hesitate to ask for help, whether for academic assistance or emotional support. Seeking help is a sign of strength in your professional community. Learn to prioritize and manage your time effectively. Balance study, rest, and play to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Challenges and setbacks are part of the journey. Stay persistent and resilient, and you will overcome obstacles and achieve your goals.”

    Dr. Charlotte Taylor-Drago
    Department of Clinical Skills

    “This is an exciting time! Savor the moment. When you encounter hard patches in residency or treating patients, remember that your connections with them make a difference. I find that I am my best self when I do things that invigorate my well-being. For me, it’s a bike ride, yoga, or dinner and a movie with family. I recommend you take care of yourself so you can better take care of your patients.”

    Dr. Christina Fernandez
    Department of Emergency Medicine

    “Remember this moment as you start your journey in medicine. Today, you will take an oath to serve your patients, a commitment that will stay with you throughout your career and beyond. Learn from everyone involved in your medical education. Be kind to others and treat them with respect. Your faculty are here to support you at every step of your journey. Take care of your patients as you would your own family and friends, as this will connect you to your purpose indefinitely. The education you receive here will equip you to fulfill that purpose successfully. Enjoy the ride and let your passion for medicine guide you through every challenge and success!”

    Dr. Melissa Wallach
    Department of Pediatrics

    From Dr.eam To Doctor

    Learn more about our MD program and tracks

    Every aspect of our MD program and tracks are intentionally designed to support you on your path to becoming a physician.

    Flexible Start Dates: Choose from multiple entry terms in January, April, or August to begin your medical education at your convenience.

    Program and Track Highlights

    • Global Recognition: SGU’s School of Medicine has been continuously accredited for decades, enabling our students to be eligible to practice in the US.
    • Clinical Training: 85+ hospitals and health systems in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom offer clinical and ambulatory training and support
    • Legacy of Excellence: Join the network of over 25,000 graduates* who have impacted healthcare worldwide.
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