title: Extenuating circumstances: The white coat ceremony--symbolism and promise.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosciences, Sanford School, The University of South Dakota, USA.
authors.forename: Jerome W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Freeman
mesh_terms: D000846:Anniversaries and Special Events; D003020:Clothing / Q000523:psychology*; D004504:Education, Medical, Undergraduate; D004522:Educational Status; D006801:Humans; D011361:Professional Competence; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care; D013337:Students, Medical / Q000523:psychology*; D013561:Symbolism