First-year medical students at the University of Missouri School of Medicine participated in their white coat ceremony, an annual tradition. This event symbolizes a significant milestone in their medical education.
A total of 136 new students received their white coats during the recent ceremony. This ritual is often referred to as donning "cloaks of compassion."
The white coat ceremony formally recognizes these students as they begin their journey in medicine. Full reporting is available from the original source.
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