Monday, March 9, 2009

White Coat Ceremony

On Friday night, Rylan received his white coat. It was an exciting night for the whole family!



The following excerpt was taken from the program:
"The White Coat Ceremony symbolizes the transition of the DDS Class of 2012 from preclinical coursework to clinical education--providing care for patients. The white coat serves as a reminder to students that it is a privilege and an honor to assume responsibility for the oral health care of citizens of North Carolina and beyond. The coat, which is embossed with the wearer's name, also is a symbol of the leadership and competence the student has exhibited thus far and will continue to develop throughout his or her dental education. The wearer of the white coat is expected to strive for excellence and compassion in all aspects of their professional life."

Congratulations Rylan! We love you and are so proud of you! Now get to work!

(This was posted by Rachael...despite the fact it says it was posted by Rylan.)
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7 comments:

Natalie said...

Congratulations! That is so very exciting! That white coat looks great on him!

Julie said...

Great work, Rylan! All you've done is really so impressive!

Daina Romney said...

Congrats Rylan, I'm proud of you for sticking with it! Your on the down hill slide now!!

Kenyon and Jaima said...

Congratulations Rylan! You looks so impressive in your new white coat. You will be a great doctor! Dad and I are so proud of all your hard work, we always knew you could do it. Wish we could have been there for the ceremony. See ya soon!

Karen and Adam said...

Wow!! That's WAY better than Mark Eubank's white coat! Seriously, Rylan, way to be!

Justesen's said...

Rylan, that is awesome!! You look very distinguished and official in your new white coat. You are doing so great-we are very proud of you.

Angela said...

Congratulations Rylan! You look so official, it's great! And I loved the two other posts with Landon in his UNC get-up. You guys are true tarheels now!