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 at their internships, rotations, capstone experiences, or fieldwork.

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.