White Coat Ceremony

Friday, August 18, 2023
6:00 p.m. PST

Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox
1001 W. Sprague Avenue, Spokane

Medical Student getting their white coat

Join us as we welcome our MD Class of 2027 to the medical community!

The White Coat Ceremony signifies the beginning of a student doctor’s journey as a medical professional. When the white coat is placed on their shoulders, they are committing to prioritize compassionate, collaborative, and scientifically excellent care from the very first day.

Celebrate this milestone as our students transition to physician leaders, joining us in-person at the Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox or virtually on our livestream.

Ceremony Speaker

Farion Williams, MD

Associate Dean of Clinical Education, Tri-Cities Campus

Farion Williams, MD, has been involved in medical education his entire medical career. He began as a student representative for his medical school and has since served on the curriculum committee and provided clinical training in both longitudinal and block settings for all trainee levels—medical student, resident and fellow. Today, he serves as Associate Dean of Clinical Education at our Tri-Cities clinical campus.

Through his time serving as a Family Medicine provider and associate dean, Williams has deepened his interest in the patient-physician experience, humanism in health care and the transition in clinical training from medical school to residency.

Farion Williams

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Fox Theater

The Fox theater is located at 1001 W Sprague Ave, Spokane, WA 99201.

Parking

Parking in downtown Spokane can be problematic for evening events. Please plan plenty of time to park. Metered parking is available around the Fox Theater as well as several paid parking lots including:

  • Davenport Garage – At Post and First
  • Friendly Parking – South of Carr Electric on Monroe
  • Parking West Garage (Spokane Club) – At Sprague and Madison
  • Lincoln Building – On Lincoln between Riverside and Main
  • River Park Square Garage – At Post and Spokane Falls
  • Diamond Lot – On West Main, adjacent to the Riverside Event Center

Photography

At this event, photos and videos may be recorded. By attending this event, you may be included in these photos and videos. Your attendance at this event grants your permission to be in these photos and videos, which may be used for educational, archival, and promotional purposes.

Incoming Students

After receiving your white coat on stage, you will be directed to get a professional photo taken before returning to your seat. An email with further information will be provided to students with details on purchasing professional white coat photos.