The White Coat Ceremony for the PCOM Georgia Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) Class of 2030 will take place on Friday, August 7, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. in the Grand Hughes Ballroom at the Gas South Convention Center.
PCOM Georgia's newest osteopathic medical students will celebrate with faculty, administrators, friends and family as they don their physician white coats and hear from program directors and other speakers. The ceremony marks an important milestone in welcoming medical students into the osteopathic profession.
The White Coat Ceremony is a significant rite of passage for first-year medical students, which serves to establish their commitment to the osteopathic profession and patient care. This ceremony symbolizes the purity of medical care and the trust that exists between doctors and patients. The coat serves as a reminder to physicians of their duty to practice medicine with humanism and professionalism, and it symbolizes their scientific proficiency, integrity, responsibility and compassion when diagnosing and treating patients.
Visit PCOM's YouTube channel on Friday, August 7, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. to view a livestream of the ceremony!
Watch the PCOM Georgia DO White Coat CeremonyAttendees must receive a ticket from a PCOM student in order to enter the ceremony. Please visit our FAQ page to view answers to frequently asked questions about the White Coat Ceremony.
The Gas South Convention Center is located at 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Duluth, GA 30097.
The Gas South Convention Center is an ADA-compliant facility. Visit the accessibility page on their website to learn more.
Contact the Student Affairs Office at studentaffairsevents@pcom.edu.
Students must register via Tassel in order to participate in the White Coat Ceremony. Tassel is the system used to manage ceremony operations, including student RSVPs, communications, and stage passes. Students must create an account in Tassel to:
Students will receive an email from studentaffairevents@pcom.edu when the portal is open.
Students who do not respond and indicate their intent to participate in ceremony by the required deadline may not be able to participate or receive guest tickets.
Students must arrive no later than 90 minutes prior to the ceremony start time.
It is imperative that students arrive at the specified time for instructions and seating arrangements. Students will be seated alphabetically, but will need to fill in all seats starting from the front row toward the back. If you are late, you will be seated in the last row at the end of your program and not in alphabetical order.
Water will be available in student holding area and you may bring snacks or food if needed. You will be waiting for an extended period. Please come prepared.
To maintain a professional atmosphere, please follow these guidelines for attire and preparation:
Visit the Order Your White Coat page for details regarding placing an order, sizing and ordering additional or replacement white coats.
To help ensure a smooth and organized experience for all attendees, please review and follow these ticket guidelines:
