The tradition of Woman’s Medical College of Pennsylvania and Hahnemann University flourishes around the College of Medicine campus. Each year hundreds of students take part in events that attest to their commitment to career and community, as well as comaraderie. These events also serve as a unifying force between students and faculty, as many professors and doctors can often be found contributing to the success of campus-wide events. As we look to the future, the College of Medicine sees these events growing in strength and number.

Orientation
First year medical students are greeted on their first day of orientation by administration, faculty and members of the second year class.

Student Scavenger Hunt

The Office of Student Affairs works closely with the second year class to ensure the first few days on campus are informative as well as enjoyable. Orientation week includes both fun and serious activities, as the students begin to get to know one another. Orientation activities include a student organization fair, scavenger hunt, an annual pool party and BBQ at the Philadelphia Cricket Club hosted by the Alumni Association, and other social events planned each evening by members of the second year class.

Welcome Back Party
New friends and old faces are abundant at the annual Welcome Back Party. Students and faculty alike enjoy the chance to relax and share stories before the start of the academic year. In such a stress-free atmosphere there is no better way to welcome new and returning students.

Welcome Back Party

White Coat Ceremony
The honor, power and prestige of the doctor’s white coat bestowed upon the first year medical student is truly an experience that initiates newly oriented students into a community of caring healers.

White Coat Ceremony

It serves to remind them of why they are making a lifelong commitment to this sacred profession. Established in 1993 by the Arnold P. Gold Foundation, the White Coat Ceremony was designed to encourage a renewed focus on compassion among future generations of physicians.