We do a pinning ceremony and it is very nice but very simple. We may change to white coats when we change to entry level OTD.  We have a keynote speaker (try to get an alumnus who is inspirational), they recite a pledge, and come up to be pinned by their research mentor - then refreshments. 


I know other programs that have a formal pin dinner with family members and such present. 


Best wishes - Jan Tona


Janice Tona, Ph.D., OTR
Occupational Therapy Program Director
Clinical Associate  Professor
Rehabilitation Science
(716)829-6741
tona@buffalo.edu
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Hi all,

We have decided to institute a ceremony to celebrate our students completing the first year of the program, transitioning from didactic learning to a greater focus on clinical practice. Our school’s PT, PA, and Audiology programs award white coats. We are thinking about a pinning ceremony, but I wanted to poll the group to see if you were doing anything similar/different.

 

Thanks in advance for your input,

 

Kelly L. Alig, Ph.D., LOTR

Department Head, Occupational Therapy

LSU Health Sciences Center, New Orleans

1900 Gravier St.

New Orleans, LA  70112

504.568.4302 (Office)

504.289.7475 (Cell)

504.568.4306 (Fax)

kalig@lsuhsc.edu