Our Student Affairs and Career Advising team provides a number of events and opportunities
for our M.D. students throughout their time at the School of Medicine Columbia. These
events help to provide key information, while also celebrating their accomplishments
and fostering a community within the M.D. program.
Orientation
During orientation, medical students will have the opportunity to connect with other
students and discover on-campus, local, and national resources and organizations.
To ensure a seamless transition to the School of Medicine and the University of South
Carolina, students will be informed about relevant policies and procedures along with
the academic expectations of medical school.
Family and Friends Day
Family and friends of medical students are invited to participate in “A Day in the
Life of Your Student” and visit campus. We have a variety of student and faculty speakers
to engage guests for the day.
Arnold P. Gold White Coat Ceremony
The White Coat Ceremony is a rite of passage that takes place during the fall of the
medical students' first year of education. It serves to welcome students to health
care and elevate the value of humanism as a core value, while providing a strong emphasis
on compassion in combination with scientific excellence.
Match Day
Each year in March our fourth-year medical students discover where they will attend
residency training. Our Match Day ceremony brings together our students with family
and friends to celebrate this monumental step in their medical education.
Commencement and Hooding Ceremonies
The Military Promotion, Awards, and Hooding Ceremony occurs the day before Commencement
exercises. These ceremonies are the culmination of the time in medical school for
our graduating students. Family and friends are invited to share in this special time
with their soon-to-be doctors.
Other Events
Throughout the academic year, the M.D. Program Student Affairs team will host numerous
events to provide our students with a lasting and enjoyable experience during their
time at the School of Medicine Columbia.
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