PLTW Biomedical Science Seniors Participate in first-ever White Coat Ceremony
Posted on April 30, 2025Traditionally White Coat Ceremonies are done for medical students, and sometimes for those in other healthcare programs. Receiving a White Coat marks the transition from preclinical studies to clinical practice and denotes progression towards becoming healthcare professionals.
This afternoon 14 graduating seniors participating in Project Lead the Way’s Biomedical Science program participated in Penn High School’s first-ever White Coat Ceremony signifying their intentions to seek various medical degrees in college after graduating from Penn on June 9.
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This White Coat Ceremony is sponsored by the PHM Education Foundation, with the coats and stethoscopes being purchased by PHMEF donors/sponsors Michiana Gastroenterology.
The hope is that receiving their White Coats will motivate these students to continue on their paths. They will also be able to have their names embroidered on their coats for college labs. The stethoscopes are high quality and should last through college and beyond.
On hand to applaud all these Class of 2025 students, were their family members. And as a way to encourage Penn students currently in the program to stick with it, underclassmen PLTW Biomed Science students were also in the audience.
Students enrolled in Penn’s PLTW classes are exposed to more than 80 different medical careers throughout the program while. The courses a wide variety of medical conditions, from disease, disorders, to patient care. Penn’s program is designed to foster collaboration with their peers. The goal is to offer students the opportunity to gain introductory skills needed to pursue a career as a medical professional.
Last Modified April 30, 2025