U of M Hosts White Coat Ceremony for First-Year Medical Students
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The University of Minnesota Medical School will host the 2008 White Coat Ceremony to welcome first-year students into the profession of medicine, as well as share and celebrate their purpose with friends and families.
The ceremony will include a speech by physician, bioethicist, and author Steven Miles, and induction into the Gold Humanism Honor Society of senior medical students, residents, and a faculty physician. This society honors those who demonstrate excellence in clinical care, leadership, compassion, and dedication to service.
The ceremony will be followed by a reception.
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| WHEN: |
1- 3 p.m., Aug. 8, 2008 |
| WHERE: |
Northrop Auditorium
East Bank Campus
84 Church St. S.E.
Minneapolis
For parking information go here. |
| WHO: |
Physicians are encouraged to attend the ceremony to reflect upon, honor, and renew their commitment to the care of patients. |
ADDITIONAL
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Tickets are not required for admission. Doors open at 12:15 p.m.
For questions or concerns contact: Annette Swain at (612) 625-2476 or swain001@umn.edu.
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Dedicated to excellence, diversity and service, the University of Minnesota Medical School educates the next generation of physicians, advances patient care, and discovers breakthroughs in biomedical research that enhance health in Minnesota and beyond. Its commitment to transform medical education, Rural Physician Associate Program, and success in training Native American physicians are well-known. More than 1,500 Medical School physicians and scientists provide world-class care and carry out nearly $200 million in research, which informs the treatments and care that patients receive. For more information, go to www.med.umn.edu.
Contact: Melissa Ritter, Academic Health Center, (612) 626-4784, ritt0114@umn.edu
Allison Campbell Jensen, Medical School, (612) 624-9912, aac@umn.edu
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