# Medical student white coat ceremonies

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/medical-student-white-coat-ceremonies
> Updated: 2026-08-25T14:43:24.000Z. Sources: 37. Developments: 2.

The Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo (UASD) conducted a white coat ceremony for 483 medical students entering their pre-internship phase. Led by Rector Jorge Asjana David, the event took place at the university’s Aula Magna and included students from the Santo Domingo, Santiago, and San Francisco de Macorís campuses. During the ceremony, the Rector highlighted the necessity of academic rigor and the ethical duties associated with patient care and clinical practice.

## Claims

- The UASD held a white coat ceremony for 483 medical students. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The 483 students are advancing to the pre-internship cycle. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Rector Jorge Asjana David led the ceremony at the university's Aula Magna. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- 407 students are from the Santo Domingo central campus. (single source)
- 52 students are from the Santiago campus. (single source)
- 24 students are from the San Francisco de Macorís campus. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-25: Dominican Republic JCE outlines requirements for new political parties

The Dominican Republic's JCE has outlined strict legal, financial, and territorial requirements for new political parties seeking recognition for the 2028 elections, emphasizing Law 33-18 compliance.

35 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uasd-holds-white-coat-ceremony-for-483-medical-students

### 2026-08-19: Medical schools welcome Class of 2030 during White Coat ceremonies

Medical schools at UAMS and UMSOM held White Coat ceremonies to welcome the incoming Class of 2030, marking the students' formal entry into the medical profession.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/medical-schools-welcome-class-of-2030-during-white-coat-ceremonies

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