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American flag saluting during the White Coat ceremony.

Class of 2022 with White Coat Ceremony

Saturday, July 28, 2018 HARLINGEN – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine welcomed its newest students with a White Coat Ceremony on Saturday, July 28, 2018, at the Performing Arts Center of the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District. Marking the beginning of their education and career, the new medical students received their signature white lab coats from School of Medicine leaders, then recited the Hippocratic Oath – which acknowledges their primary role as caregivers – in the presence of their loved ones, school leaders and peers. Dr. John H. Krouse, executive vice president for Health Affairs and dean of the UTRGV School of Medicine, congratulated the students for their achievements thus far and emphasized the importance of staying humble and showing compassion. (UTRGV Photo by David Pike)

Class of 2022 with White Coat Ceremony

Saturday, July 28, 2018 HARLINGEN – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine welcomed its newest students with a White Coat Ceremony on Saturday, July 28, 2018, at the Performing Arts Center of the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District. Marking the beginning of their education and career, the new medical students received their signature white lab coats from School of Medicine leaders, then recited the Hippocratic Oath – which acknowledges their primary role as caregivers – in the presence of their loved ones, school leaders and peers. Dr. John H. Krouse, executive vice president for Health Affairs and dean of the UTRGV School of Medicine, congratulated the students for their achievements thus far and emphasized the importance of staying humble and showing compassion. (UTRGV Photo by David Pike)

Class of 2022 with White Coat Ceremony

Saturday, July 28, 2018 HARLINGEN – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine welcomed its newest students with a White Coat Ceremony on Saturday, July 28, 2018, at the Performing Arts Center of the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District. Marking the beginning of their education and career, the new medical students received their signature white lab coats from School of Medicine leaders, then recited the Hippocratic Oath – which acknowledges their primary role as caregivers – in the presence of their loved ones, school leaders and peers. Dr. John H. Krouse, executive vice president for Health Affairs and dean of the UTRGV School of Medicine, congratulated the students for their achievements thus far and emphasized the importance of staying humble and showing compassion. (UTRGV Photo by David Pike)

SOM Cohort 3 female student receives her white coat.

Class of 2022 with White Coat Ceremony

Saturday, July 28, 2018 HARLINGEN – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine welcomed its newest students with a White Coat Ceremony on Saturday, July 28, 2018, at the Performing Arts Center of the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District. Marking the beginning of their education and career, the new medical students received their signature white lab coats from School of Medicine leaders, then recited the Hippocratic Oath – which acknowledges their primary role as caregivers – in the presence of their loved ones, school leaders and peers. Dr. John H. Krouse, executive vice president for Health Affairs and dean of the UTRGV School of Medicine, congratulated the students for their achievements thus far and emphasized the importance of staying humble and showing compassion. (UTRGV Photo by David Pike)

School of Medicine Cohort 3 female student receives her white coat.

Class of 2022 with White Coat Ceremony

Saturday, July 28, 2018 HARLINGEN – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine welcomed its newest students with a White Coat Ceremony on Saturday, July 28, 2018, at the Performing Arts Center of the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District. Marking the beginning of their education and career, the new medical students received their signature white lab coats from School of Medicine leaders, then recited the Hippocratic Oath – which acknowledges their primary role as caregivers – in the presence of their loved ones, school leaders and peers. Dr. John H. Krouse, executive vice president for Health Affairs and dean of the UTRGV School of Medicine, congratulated the students for their achievements thus far and emphasized the importance of staying humble and showing compassion. (UTRGV Photo by David Pike)

SOM Cohort 3 male student receives his white coat.

Class of 2022 with White Coat Ceremony

Saturday, July 28, 2018 HARLINGEN – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine welcomed its newest students with a White Coat Ceremony on Saturday, July 28, 2018, at the Performing Arts Center of the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District. Marking the beginning of their education and career, the new medical students received their signature white lab coats from School of Medicine leaders, then recited the Hippocratic Oath – which acknowledges their primary role as caregivers – in the presence of their loved ones, school leaders and peers. Dr. John H. Krouse, executive vice president for Health Affairs and dean of the UTRGV School of Medicine, congratulated the students for their achievements thus far and emphasized the importance of staying humble and showing compassion. (UTRGV Photo by David Pike)

Cohort 3 female student receives her white coat.

Class of 2022 with White Coat Ceremony

Saturday, July 28, 2018 HARLINGEN – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine welcomed its newest students with a White Coat Ceremony on Saturday, July 28, 2018, at the Performing Arts Center of the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District. Marking the beginning of their education and career, the new medical students received their signature white lab coats from School of Medicine leaders, then recited the Hippocratic Oath – which acknowledges their primary role as caregivers – in the presence of their loved ones, school leaders and peers. Dr. John H. Krouse, executive vice president for Health Affairs and dean of the UTRGV School of Medicine, congratulated the students for their achievements thus far and emphasized the importance of staying humble and showing compassion. (UTRGV Photo by David Pike)

Class of 2022 with White Coat Ceremony

Saturday, July 28, 2018 HARLINGEN – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine welcomed its newest students with a White Coat Ceremony on Saturday, July 28, 2018, at the Performing Arts Center of the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District. Marking the beginning of their education and career, the new medical students received their signature white lab coats from School of Medicine leaders, then recited the Hippocratic Oath – which acknowledges their primary role as caregivers – in the presence of their loved ones, school leaders and peers. Dr. John H. Krouse, executive vice president for Health Affairs and dean of the UTRGV School of Medicine, congratulated the students for their achievements thus far and emphasized the importance of staying humble and showing compassion. (UTRGV Photo by David Pike)

Student posing for picture with parents.

Class of 2022 with White Coat Ceremony

Saturday, July 28, 2018 HARLINGEN – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine welcomed its newest students with a White Coat Ceremony on Saturday, July 28, 2018, at the Performing Arts Center of the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District. Marking the beginning of their education and career, the new medical students received their signature white lab coats from School of Medicine leaders, then recited the Hippocratic Oath – which acknowledges their primary role as caregivers – in the presence of their loved ones, school leaders and peers. Dr. John H. Krouse, executive vice president for Health Affairs and dean of the UTRGV School of Medicine, congratulated the students for their achievements thus far and emphasized the importance of staying humble and showing compassion. (UTRGV Photo by David Pike)

White Coat Ceremony student being interviewed by Channel 4 news.

Class of 2022 with White Coat Ceremony

Saturday, July 28, 2018 HARLINGEN – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine welcomed its newest students with a White Coat Ceremony on Saturday, July 28, 2018, at the Performing Arts Center of the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District. Marking the beginning of their education and career, the new medical students received their signature white lab coats from School of Medicine leaders, then recited the Hippocratic Oath – which acknowledges their primary role as caregivers – in the presence of their loved ones, school leaders and peers. Dr. John H. Krouse, executive vice president for Health Affairs and dean of the UTRGV School of Medicine, congratulated the students for their achievements thus far and emphasized the importance of staying humble and showing compassion. (UTRGV Photo by David Pike)

Class of 2022 with White Coat Ceremony

Saturday, July 28, 2018 HARLINGEN – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine welcomed its newest students with a White Coat Ceremony on Saturday, July 28, 2018, at the Performing Arts Center of the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District. Marking the beginning of their education and career, the new medical students received their signature white lab coats from School of Medicine leaders, then recited the Hippocratic Oath – which acknowledges their primary role as caregivers – in the presence of their loved ones, school leaders and peers. Dr. John H. Krouse, executive vice president for Health Affairs and dean of the UTRGV School of Medicine, congratulated the students for their achievements thus far and emphasized the importance of staying humble and showing compassion. (UTRGV Photo by David Pike)

UT Health Rio Grande Valley ice sculpture.

Class of 2022 with White Coat Ceremony

Saturday, July 28, 2018 HARLINGEN – The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine welcomed its newest students with a White Coat Ceremony on Saturday, July 28, 2018, at the Performing Arts Center of the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District. Marking the beginning of their education and career, the new medical students received their signature white lab coats from School of Medicine leaders, then recited the Hippocratic Oath – which acknowledges their primary role as caregivers – in the presence of their loved ones, school leaders and peers. Dr. John H. Krouse, executive vice president for Health Affairs and dean of the UTRGV School of Medicine, congratulated the students for their achievements thus far and emphasized the importance of staying humble and showing compassion. (UTRGV Photo by David Pike)