UTRGV welcomes third class of medical professionals

A new class of medical professionals are putting their white coats on for the first time.

On Saturday, UTRGV welcomed the third class of students pursing a medical profession.

They celebrated with a rite of passage for medical students.

"It feels amazing, it feels like such a symbol of professionalism. We really truly are on the road to becoming medical professionals so it's really great," said Vanessa Sanchez, who was an accepted medical student.

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In addition to the robing ceremony, students also will take the Hippocratic Oath, which acknowledges their primary role as caregivers.