PCOM Georgia Doctor of Physical Therapy White Coat Ceremony 
Class of 2028

Leon Romero, PT, DSc, OCS, ECS, is a dedicated physical therapist, clinical educator and adjunct faculty member who believes strongly in the concept of total wellness, emphasizing that “your health is your wealth” and that balance is an important part of life. He brings extensive clinical experience across a variety of settings, including clinical electrophysiology, outpatient orthopedic and sports physical therapy, acute care, inpatient rehabilitation and aquatic therapy.

Dr. Romero serves as adjunct faculty in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at PCOM Georgia. He is an Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS) and Clinical Electrophysiologic Certified Specialist (ECS) through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. He is also an APTA Certified PT Clinical Instructor and has served as an exam item writer and subject matter expert in clinical electrophysiology for the APTA Specialization Academy of Content Matter Experts since 2019. From 2018–2021, he served as vice chair of the APTA Electrodiagnosis Special Interest Group.

Outside of his professional work, Dr. Romero enjoys spending time with his family, reading and scuba diving. Before pursuing his career in physical therapy and electrodiagnostics, he represented both Trinidad & Tobago and the United States internationally in cricket.

Dr. Romero earned his Doctor of Science in Clinical Electrophysiology from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions in 2016, his Master of Science in Physical Therapy from The University of North Georgia in 2005, and his Bachelor of Science from Andrews University in 1999.

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:

• RSVP for the event
• receive guest tickets
• ensure their name is listed and pronounced correctly for the ceremony.

Students will receive an email from studentaffairevents@pcom.edu when the portal is open.

RSVP Required

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 12:45 p.m. for the 2 p.m. ceremony.

We will review the order of service for the ceremony and ensure all students are seated. It is imperative that students arrive at the specified time.

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:

• Wear business casual attire.
  • If you choose to wear a dress, please make sure it is longer than your white coat.
  • No jeans or shorts are allowed.
• Bring your white coat with you, and make sure it is neatly pressed.
• If you participated in the white coat ceremony last year, please bring the same white coat with you.

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:

• Secure Tickets: Register through Tassel to receive your three (3) guest tickets.
• Distribute Tickets: Send your tickets to your guests through the Tassel website. You are responsible for ensuring each guest receives their ticket.
• Ticket Transfers: If you have unused tickets, you may transfer them to other students by emailing the tickets through Tassel.
• Children: All guests ages three (3) years old and older need a ticket for admission.
• Ticket Scanning: Each ticket will be scanned at the entrance due to venue fire code limits.
• Capacity Limits: This event has strict seating limits, similar to concerts or sporting events. Do not bring extra guests, as they will be turned away.
• Ticket Issues: Guests with ticket problems will be sent to a help desk for assistance. To avoid complications (such as duplicate tickets), send your tickets out carefully and responsibly.