White Coat Ceremony

The first steps to your MD. The white coat ceremony is an important rite-of-passage that marks the transformation of a new cohort of RUSM students entering as doctors-in-training.

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Winter 2024 White Coat Ceremony

January 19, 2024

The Ross Med White Coat Ceremony is a special event that welcomes incoming medical students into the study of medicine and emphasizes the importance of compassionate care, scientific aptitude and ethical behavior, both in medical school and in your chosen profession.


 It will take place on Friday, January 19, 2024, at the Chumley Auditorium. We look forward to celebrating this important tradition with you.

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JOIN US LIVE!

Watch the celebration live on Ross Med's Facebook or YouTube accounts @RossMedSchool

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Get Social

Be sure to use the hashtag #RUSMWhiteCoat on your social media celebrations, encourage family and friends to watch the ceremony virtually with a social media invitation and decorate your social posts and stories with White Coat Ceremony social media stickers.

Social Media Stickers – Use keyword “rusmwhitecoat” in the sticker search bar to view and use stickers on social media posts and stories.

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White Coat Ordering

White Coats will be distributed to students attending in-person during New Student Orientation by the Student Affairs team. You will be able to view the different White Coat sizes and types and select the best White Coat size and type for you.

You may embroider your name on your White Coat. Click here to access guidelines.

Please see the size chart below:

TypeMeasurementSmallMediumLargeExtra LargeXXL
Men'sChest Size36"-38"40"-42"44"-46"48"-50"52"-54"
Women'sSize6-810-1214-1618-2022-24
 Bust33 ½"-35"35 ½"-37 ½"38"-40 ½"41 ½"-44 ½"45 ½"-48 ½"
 Waist25 ½" - 27"27 ½"-29 ½"30"-32 ½"33"-36 ½"37"-40 ½"
 Hip35"-36 ½"37"-39"39 ½"-42"42 ½"-46"46 ½"-50"

Please see the sizing charts below:

Men's Measurements
Chest Size SMALL36"-38"
Chest Size MEDIUM40"-42"
Chest Size LARGE44"-46"
Chest Size X LARGE48"-50"
Chest Size XX LARGE52"-54"
Women's Measurements
Size
Bust
Waist
Hip		6-8
33 ½"-35"
25 ½" - 27"
35"-36 ½"
Size
Bust
Waist
Hip		10-12
35 ½"-37 ½"
27 ½"-29 ½"
37"-39"
Size
Bust
Waist
Hip		14-16
38"-40 ½"
30"-32 ½"
39 ½"-42"
Size
Bust
Waist
Hip		18-20
41 ½"-44 ½"
33"-36 ½"
42 ½"-46"
Size
Bust
Waist
Hip		22-24
45 ½"-48 ½"
37"-40 ½"
46 ½"-50"

Admitted Students

Congratulations on your admission to Ross University School of Medicine.
We’re honored to bring you the opportunity to reach your goal of becoming a physician.

Info for RUSM Students

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FAQ

I missed the deadline to register for the White Coat Ceremony, can I be offered an extension?

If you missed the deadline to register for the White Coat Ceremony, an extension unfortunately cannot be offered. Please email events@rossu.edu for with your name listed as you would like it announced and the phonetic spelling of your name for our name callers.

What should I wear for my White Coat Ceremony?

We recommend students wear business professional attire. Suit jackets are not required. All students will also be required to wear a face mask that covers their nose and mouth for the duration of the event.

How can my family and friends watch the White Coat Ceremony?

The White Coat Ceremony can be viewed live by visiting the RUSM Facebook and YouTube pages on Friday, September 8 at 3:30 PM AST. After the event is broadcast, the ceremony will remain online as an archived video for on-demand access.

Where will the in-person White Coat Ceremony take place?

The in-person White Coat Ceremony will take place on the RUSM Barbados Campus in classroom 2.

Are there assigned seats during the in-person White Coat Ceremony?

Students will be seated in alphabetical order by last name.

Will I be on camera live during the ceremony?

Students who attend in person will be live on camera during the ceremony. Family and friends will be able to hear your name called and see you walk across the stage.

Where can I access a copy of the White Coat program?

An online PDF version of the White Coat program will be emailed to all registrants. You will be able to share the link to the program with your family and friends.

Where can I find a copy of the Modified Oath of Geneva?

Click here to view a copy of the Modified Oath of Geneva.

What do I need to bring to the White Coat Ceremony?

Please bring your White Coat and student ID card.