Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) welcomed 192 students into its College of Medicine during a White Coat Ceremony on Friday, July 12, 2024. Of the incoming class, 82% of the students are from Ohio. The “white coat,” which is placed upon each incoming NEOMED College of Medicine student during the ceremony, represents the beginning of their journey to becoming a doctor.

“We’re very proud of the fact that our graduates are from Ohio and for Ohio — doctors who provide health care for the people in communities throughout the Akron, Canton, Cleveland, and Youngstown areas—as well as throughout the state and beyond,” said NEOMED President John Langell, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H., M.B.A.

The students were honored at the University’s campus in Rootstown, Ohio, located in the Greater Cleveland region. They were joined by their family members and friends to celebrate the major milestone event.

“As physicians, we must honor the trust that patients place in us with an unwavering moral commitment and a determination to offer them the best care possible, both physically and emotionally,” said Marc Basson, M.D., Ph.D., M.B.A., dean of NEOMED’s College of Medicine.

NEOMED’s College of Medicine has a long history of training physicians from Ohio who go on to practice in their home state. Its most recent (2024) graduating class had a 98% residency match, with 55% of the University’s M.D. graduates choosing to stay in Ohio to pursue their careers, where they now serve communities throughout the state in a variety of specialties.

NEOMED College of Medicine students gain real-world experience through the University’s partnerships with nationally ranked health care systems throughout Ohio, including urban, suburban and rural areas.

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