An inside look at how students gain foundational knowledge and personal growth
The Road to Becoming a Physician begins with the ability to navigate a highly selective admissions process. Then, once accepted, the White Coat Ceremony heralds the start of medical school.
“Donning the white lab coat for the first time is the official entry into a rigorous learning journey,” says Carol R. Bradford, MD, MS, FACS, dean of The Ohio State University College of Medicine. “It symbolizes joining an amazing group of individuals who have sworn to be caring, empathetic, devoted and selfless — and who are bound to the noble mission of caring for humanity.”
Starting day one of their training, learners will develop essential skills like patience, humility and dedication. They also get the chance to meet and treat patients during their first year of study. The state-of-the-art Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Center provides learners the space, technology and resources they need to be successful on their journey to become the next generation of leaders in health care.
“What we do here matters,” Dr. Bradford says. “And I am proud to say that one of our greatest strengths continues to be providing an unparalleled wealth of opportunities and support for our learners.”
Read more about the phases that go with each year of medical school on the College of Medicine website.