Students smiling with their white coats in their laps before the coating ceremony

News and Events

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College Events

Three high school girls collaborate on a scavenger hunt in a medical room

BullD.O.G.S. in Healthcare Summer Camp

This unique summer camp experience allows high school students to explore different healthcare careers and get a taste of life on Drake's campus.

Three CPHS alumni stand on a stage holding awards

CPHS Awards Ceremony

At this distinguished ceremony held during Relays week, CPHS faculty and alumni receive prestigious recognitions, including the Weaver Medal of Honor.

A Drake student and her classmate present a research poster to a professor

Health Professions Day

This college-wide event is organized each winter by students, for students. It features several engaging healthcare-related professional development opportunities and activities, such as a keynote speaker, exhibition hall, awards ceremony, poster presentations, and breakout sessions.

A Drake student walks across the stage and shakes the hand of the Dean as he accepts his pin and name tag

Pinning Ceremonies

Pinning is a tradition welcoming pharmacy, occupational therapy, health sciences and nursing students to the final phase of their education in which they'll embark on internships, rotations, fieldwork, and capstone experiences.

Two OT professors help a student put on a blue coat on stage

Professional Coating Ceremonies

A symbolic milestone since 1988, the white and blue coat ceremonies mark the beginning of professional education for pharmacy, nursing, and occupational therapy students.