{"id":263529,"date":"2026-08-11T22:16:31","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T22:16:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/263529\/"},"modified":"2026-08-11T22:16:31","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T22:16:31","slug":"new-med-students-receive-first-white-coats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/263529\/","title":{"rendered":"New med students receive first white coats"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Incoming medical students were welcomed Friday at the Geisinger College of Health Sciences\u2019 School of Medicine White Coat Ceremony in Marywood\u2019s Sette LaVerghetta Center for the Performing Arts. Students received their first white coat, representing their entrance into the medical profession. New medical students take an oath acknowledging their responsibilities and obligations to future patients. It emphasized the importance of compassionate care for the patient as well as scientific proficiency. Students recited an oath in the presence of their family, friends and the community.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Incoming Geisinger College of Health Sciences medical students listen during...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.thetimes-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/STT-L-WHITECOAT-CAPST-0812-02.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Incoming Geisinger College of Health Sciences medical students listen during the Class of 2030 White Coat Ceremony at the Sette LaVerghetta Center for the Performing Arts in Scranton, Pa., on Friday, Aug. 7, 2026. (ISAAC DIAZ\/STAFF PHOTO)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Students line up to receive their white coats during the...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.thetimes-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/STT-L-WHITECOAT-CAPST-0812-05.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Students line up to receive their white coats during the Geisinger College of Health Sciences Class of 2030 White Coat Ceremony at the Sette LaVerghetta Center for the Performing Arts in Scranton, Pa., on Friday, Aug. 7, 2026. (ISAAC DIAZ\/STAFF PHOTO)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Director of Family- and Community-Centered Experience Amanda Caleb, center, sits...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.thetimes-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/STT-L-WHITECOAT-CAPST-0812-04.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Director of Family- and Community-Centered Experience Amanda Caleb, center, sits on stage during the Geisinger College of Health Sciences Class of 2030 White Coat Ceremony at the Sette LaVerghetta Center for the Performing Arts in Scranton, Pa., on Friday, Aug. 7, 2026. (ISAAC DIAZ\/STAFF PHOTO)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Geisinger College of Health Sciences President and Dean Julie Byerley...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.thetimes-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/STT-L-WHITECOAT-CAPST-0812-01.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Geisinger College of Health Sciences President and Dean Julie Byerley delivers a speech during the Class of 2030 White Coat Ceremony at the Sette LaVerghetta Center for the Performing Arts in Scranton, Pa., on Friday, Aug. 7, 2026. (ISAAC DIAZ\/STAFF PHOTO)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Jinxuan Cang, left, shakes hands with Julie Byerley after receiving...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.thetimes-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/STT-L-WHITECOAT-CAPST-0812-06.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Jinxuan Cang, left, shakes hands with Julie Byerley after receiving his white coat during the Geisinger College of Health Sciences Class of 2030 White Coat Ceremony at the Sette LaVerghetta Center for the Performing Arts in Scranton, Pa., on Friday, Aug. 7, 2026. (ISAAC DIAZ\/STAFF PHOTO)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Kristopher Murdza receives his white coat during the Geisinger College...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.thetimes-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/STT-L-WHITECOAT-CAPST-0812-08.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Kristopher Murdza receives his white coat during the Geisinger College of Health Sciences Class of 2030 White Coat Ceremony at the Sette LaVerghetta Center for the Performing Arts in Scranton, Pa., on Friday, Aug. 7, 2026. (ISAAC DIAZ\/STAFF PHOTO)\n<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Geisinger College of Health Sciences Associate Dean of Medical Education...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.thetimes-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/STT-L-WHITECOAT-CAPST-0812-03.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Geisinger College of Health Sciences Associate Dean of Medical Education Jennifer Koestler delivers a speech during the Class of 2030 White Coat Ceremony at the Sette LaVerghetta Center for the Performing Arts in Scranton, Pa., on Friday, Aug. 7, 2026. (ISAAC DIAZ\/STAFF PHOTO)\n<\/p>\n<p>Show Caption<\/p>\n<p>1 of 7<\/p>\n<p>Incoming Geisinger College of Health Sciences medical students listen during the Class of 2030 White Coat Ceremony at the Sette LaVerghetta Center for the Performing Arts in Scranton, Pa., on Friday, Aug. 7, 2026. 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