White Coat & Gold Humanism Honor Society Induction Ceremony

August 2, 2024 | 6 p.m. | Ruby Diamond Auditorium
This is a ticketed event - doors open at 5:15 p.m.

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The white coat is a powerful symbol of both professional competence and human compassion. Florida State University College of Medicine marks this symbolic beginning of a medical student with the annual White Coat Ceremony. Each member of the first year class will be presented with the traditional white coat in the presence of family, faculty and staff.

The ceremonial presentation of white coats to medical students is a popular practice at medical schools throughout the country. The ceremony and oath of commitment to patient care, compassion and professionalism remind the incoming students of the dedication necessary to complete a medical education as well as underscore the responsibilities inherent in the practice of medicine.

The Arnold P. Gold Foundation, a public foundation dedicated to fostering humanism in medicine, furnishes each White Coat participant with a pin that symbolizes a shared commitment to providing compassionate and competent patient care.

In 2007, a Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS) chapter was established at the Florida State University College of Medicine. This initiative of the Arnold P. Gold Foundation honors senior medical students, residents, role-model physician teachers and other exemplars recognized for “demonstrated excellence in clinical care, leadership, compassion and dedication to service”.

Here at the Florida State University College of Medicine we encourage the principles of humanism in all of our students. A select few have risen as true exemplars of these ideals. Only 10-15% of the graduating class is selected each year through a rigorous process that involves nominations from both peers and faculty.

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Hotel Information

We have secured three blocks of hotel rooms for our White Coat Ceremony.

Guests can take advantage of discounted rates by using the links provided below.

Hotel Duval

Courtyard Marriott

Hampton Inn & Suites


Parking Information

Ruby Diamond Concert Hall is located in the Westcott Building, 222 South Copeland St., at the intersection of West College Ave. 

Guests requiring wheelchair access should use the roundabout drop off area accessible via Convocation Way (see parking map below).  From that point, signage will direct guests to the wheelchair entrance to the left of the north foyer entrance staircase.  Once guests enter Westcott, there will be an elevator to the right.  Take the elevator to level 1R.  Ushers will be available to direct guests accordingly. 

Parking Advisory
Between university commencement ceremonies at the Tucker Center (2 p.m. & 7 p.m.) and a Farewell FSU event on the Westcott Plaza (3-5 p.m.), parking may be limited. Parking is available at the St. Augustine Garage on Copeland St., between Pensacola and St. Augustine streets, where the 2nd-5th floors have been reserved. Inform the parking attendant that you are there for the White Coat Ceremony and GHHS Induction.

Road Closures
S. Copeland St. will be closed from W. Jefferson St. to W. Park Ave, and W. College Ave. will be closed from Westcott Fountain to the Welcome Center parking gatehouse. 

Please consider parking and traffic patterns while planning your arrival for our event, which begins promptly at 6 p.m.

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