Annual Events
White Coat Ceremony
The White Coat Ceremony welcomes Rush M1 students into the profession of medicine. This ceremony occurs at the beginning of the M1 year, includes students, families, and faculty, and is co-sponsored by the Rush Medical College Alumni Association.
Match Day Ceremony
The Match Day Ceremony occurs in the spring of M4 year and marks the occasion when senior medical students learn where they complete their residency training. The Rush ceremony is attended by students, families, faculty, and staff and is a festive occasion when the students celebrate this significant milestone together.
Senior Awards Ceremony
The Senior Awards Ceremony includes the presentation of awards to students in the graduating class. Students are recognized for their achievements in specific disciplines, community service, humanism, and academic excellence. The ceremony is open to all members of the graduating class and their families.
Commencement Banquet
The Commencement Banquet is an opportunity to celebrate with the graduating medical student class. Students, families, and select faculty share a festive dinner together, marked by the presentation of faculty awards, and a speech by a student representative elected by the class.
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