One hundred and twenty-seven students will take their first steps toward becoming pharmacists tomorrow when they take part in the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences’ annual White Coat Ceremony.

The White Coat Ceremony, which will take place at 3 p.m. in the Center for the Arts, symbolizes passage into the initial stages of the profession of pharmacy practice and represents a contract for excellence in providing compassionate patient care.

This event also highlights the importance of scientific scholarship and emphasizes the highest principles of moral, ethical and legal conduct. UB PharmD students taking part in this tradition are welcomed to begin study among the ranks of pharmacy professionals.

During the “Calling of the Class,” students from the Class of 2022 will be called to the stage and presented with their coat while their hometown is identified by Karl D. Fiebelkorn, senior associate dean for student, professional and community affairs, and associate professor, pharmacy practice.

The keynote address will be delivered by Patrick Comerford, PharmD ’07, partner, Mobile Pharmacy Solutions.