Photos: ATSU-ASHS Doctor of Physical Therapy program students receive white coats
Posted: April 16, 2025
A.T. Still University’s Arizona School of Health Sciences (ATSU-ASHS) honored the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program class of 2026 with a White Coat Ceremony on Friday, March 14, 2025, at the Mesa Convention Center in Mesa, Arizona.
Worn for more than 100 years by physicians, white coats have been adopted by other health professions. This ceremony serves as a symbol of transformation and a right of passage, and recognizes students for reaching this point in their education.
Pamela K. Levangie, PT, DPT, DSc, FAPTA, former president, American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Academy of Education, professor emerita and former physical therapy chair, MGH Institute of Health Professions, provided this year’s keynote address.
In total, 50 future doctors of physical therapy received their white coats.
Watch the complete ceremony here and check out more photos below!
