The White Coat Ceremony is a rite of passage for medical students and emphasizes humanism in medicine. During this traditional ceremony, a white coat is placed on each student’s shoulders signifying their entrance into the medical profession. The ceremony is an opportunity to celebrate first-year medical students at Emory University School of Medicine.
Saturday, October 18, 2025 | 1:30-3:00 p.m.
Class of 2029 Ceremony
Family and friends will learn more about the experiences and daily life of their medical students through speakers and presentations. Most importantly, witness as students take their first symbolic step in the practice of medicine. Tickets are required for the in-person ceremony. Please email if special accommodations are needed for you to attend in-person.
Doors open at 12:30 p.m.
M1s report at 12:30 p.m.
Music begins at 1:00 p.m.
Ceremony begins at 1:30 p.m.
Digital program
Location
Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church Auditorium
MAP
Emory's Main Campus
1660 North Decatur Road
Atlanta, GA 30307
Food, drinks, and strollers are not permitted in the auditorium
Fishburne Parking Deck
1672 North Decatur Road
Atlanta, GA 30307
Firearms and tobacco are prohibited on Emory's campus
The White Coats are Coming!
