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White Coat Ceremony

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Dean, School of Medicine

Michael B. Hocker, MD, MHS

Michael B. Hocker, MD, MHS
Dean, UTRGV School of Medicine
Senior Vice President, UT Health RGV

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2024 Keynote Speaker

Michael Sander, MD

Michael Sander, MD
Chair, Department of Surgical Specialty and MSK
Chief Physician Executive

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UTRGV School of Medicine White Coat Ceremony 2024

White Coat Ceremony

UTRGV School of Medicine, Class of 2028
Location: UTRGV Performing Arts Complex - A
1201 W. University Drive, Edinburg, TX 78539
Saturday, July 27, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CDT

NOTE: Doors open at 9:00 a.m.

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Inspire our future MDs!

Help us welcome the Class of 2028 to the UTRGV School of Medicine by donating to the White Coat and Stethoscope Fund for First-Year Medical Students! Your gift will provide students with their first symbols of the medical profession: a UTRGV-branded white coat and stethoscope, presented during the White Coat Ceremony.

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Show your support on social media! Connect with the UTRGV School of Medicine, other students, friends, and family by sharing your photos and videos with #SOMWhiteCoat.

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Harlingen, TX 78550
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Brownsville, TX 78520
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