Berry College celebrated a major milestone Oct. 24 with its inaugural White Coat Ceremony for the Physician Associate Program, held in the historic Frost Chapel.

The ceremony marked the transition of the program’s first cohort of students into the clinical phase of their education. Each student received a white coat, symbolizing their commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care and the responsibilities of the medical profession.

“The ceremony marks more than just the donning of a white coat — it marks the beginning of a lifelong commitment to compassion, integrity and service,” said Dr. Victoria Galloway, director of the program. “As the inaugural class of the Berry College Physician Associate Program, these students are not only stepping into a noble profession but also shaping the legacy of excellence and care that will define this program for generations to come. We are proud of them, inspired by them and honored to walk this journey with them.”

Berry’s PA program was approved by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. The program also holds Accreditation-Provisional status from the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA).

For more information about the Berry College PA Program, visit https://berry.edu/academics/graduate-studies/physician-associate/about.