The White Coat Ceremony is a wonderful and meaningful tradition in which the School welcomes first-year students as colleagues dedicated to patient care. During this event, pharmacy alumni present entering students with a white coat, the symbol of clinical service and care. The students take, in unison, a pledge of professionalism. Family and friends of the entering class are invited to join us for this special occasion.
Tickets
Guests
- There is no charge to enter.
- Guests receive their tickets from the student that invites them.
- Every guest must show their unique ticket to enter.
- Guests unable to adhere to the terms outlined on their ticket will be refused admission.
Students
- Order tickets (opens in new tab)
- You are responsible for ordering tickets from Eventbrite on behalf of your guests before Friday, June 30, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific time.
- There is no charge for tickets.
- You do not need a ticket for yourself.
- You may order up to five tickets.
- You will receive more details about the event by email.
- In early July, a limited number of extra tickets will be distributed through a lottery process based on supply. We cannot guarantee all students’ requests for extra tickets can be granted. Students should submit their extra ticket requests via email to Student Affairs Project Specialist Leslie Chocano Solis ([emailprotected]) no later than Friday, June 30, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific time.
COVID-19 safety requirements
For the health of our UCSF community and guests, our event has the following guidelines which are based on state, local, and UCSF policies and are subject to change:
- Masks are strongly recommended, but not required.
- UCSF faculty, staff, learners, and vendors must comply with the mandatory UC Vaccination Policy to attend in-person meetings or events.
Getting there
Transit
Parking
- Google Maps driving directions to Herbst Theatre
- Civic Center Plaza Garage or the Performing Arts Garage
- Street parking not recommended
Distinguished speaker
Iris Tam, PharmD ’91
Iris Tam, PharmD ’91, is senior vice president and head of Medical Affairs and Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) at Coeus Consulting Group with over 30 years of experience in health care, including hospital pharmacy, managed care pharmacy, and the pharmaceutical industry. In previous roles at Genentech, Otonomy, and Achaogen, she designed and led a wide variety of medical affairs strategies and tactics. From 2008 to 2021, Tam served on the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) Format Executive Committee, which oversees the Format for Formulary Submissions, including serving as chair for three years.
Watch online
The event will be streamed live and recorded. The video can be viewed after the event ends.
Questions
Contact Student Affairs Coordinator Julia Shefcik, MFA ([emailprotected]).
Need accommodations?
Contact Student Affairs Project Specialist Leslie Chocano Solis ([emailprotected]) by Friday, July 14, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific time to ensure proper arrangements can be made.
