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ATSU-ASHS honors Audiology, OTD, and DPT students with white coat ceremonies
ATSU-ASHS honors Audiology, OTD, and DPT students with white coat ceremonies
Posted: March 30, 2026Students in the Doctor of Audiology, Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD), and Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) programs at A.T. Still University's Arizona School of Health Sciences (ATSU-ASHS) were recognized with white coat ceremonies on Friday, March 13, at the Mesa Convention Center in Mesa, Arizona.
Serving as a symbol of transformation and a right of passage, the ceremony marks a milestone for healthcare students as they step into the responsibilities that come with wearing the white coat.
Caroline Sabatino, AuD, '16, an audiologist at Desert Voices, delivered the keynote address for the Doctor of Audiology class of 2029. Jordan Staenberg, OTD, OTR/L, C-IAYT, community education and outreach manager at the Parkinson's Foundation, delivered the keynote address for the OTD class of 2027. Karen L. Bustillo, PT, DPT, board certified clinical specialist in orthopedic physical therapy and certified lymphedema therapist, delivered the keynote address for the DPT class of 2027.
Check out more photos and watch the full ceremonies below!
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