What Do The Different White Coat Lengths Mean in Medicine?

White coat lengths correspond to the level of training a physician has received after completing requirements for medical school. The short white coat is traditionally worn by the medical student, while medium length white coats are worn by residents and the longest white coats are only worn by fully licensed physicians.  During a White coat ceremony at Medical school, a new student will receive a short white coat signifying their rank as a novice in the field of Medicine.

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