School of Health Professions10/30/2025 01:35:29 PMOn Wednesday, August 27, 2025, Alumni Auditorium at Downstate Health Sciences University was filled with applause, cheers, and pride as the Physician Assistant Class of 2025 stepped onto the stage to receive their white coats. The 17th Annual White Coat Ceremony marked a powerful milestone for these future healthcare leaders, symbolizing their completion of Physician Assistant (PA) education and impending receipt of degrees to prepare for the national examination, followed by lifelong service to patients and communities.School of Health Professions/var/staging/oucampus/suny-downstate/downstate/education-training/alumni/school-of-health-professions/alumni-stories/pa-white-coat.xmlSchool of Health Professions