University of Florida College of Medicine: 'Paging (student) Dr. Scherer'

White Coat Ceremony

May 18, 2008

The University of Florida puts on a White Coat Ceremony every year for the students who have completed their second year of Medical School. It's a recognition for the transition from basic science to clinical science. Philip's next two years are considered clinical science as he will be on rounds in the hospital working with patients and observing the Attending physician everyday. 

Max and Philip. Philip's White Coat says his name 'P. Scherer' and has the University logo on it as well.

Philip was a special student who was able to receive his white coat from his father, Dr. George Scherer, and his brother Dr. Kurt Scherer, who are both Alumni of the college of Medicine at the University of Florida.

Here they are leaving the stage. Philip's brother Kurt graduated from Medical School the day before and because he was the student Hypocratic Award winner, along with multiple other awards, they allowed him and his father to participate in the White Coat Ceremony for Philip.

Some of the Scherer men: Dad Scherer, Kurt, Philip, and Jakob.

Philip's proud parents. We are very grateful to them for all their guidance and help during these busy years. They have always been there for us. Thankfully, their experience through medical school has been a great resource and motivating influence in our lives. 

Mom and Dad Lake, Philip and me. My parents flew in from California to support Philip and his achievement. We're also grateful to them for their support and love. 

One of Philip's friends from School, Tony and his wife.

We feel very blessed to have so much family support and influence in our lives. We are excited for the next two years and the excitement they will bring! Philip, we are all so proud of all that you have accomplished and will continue to accomplish.

Grandma and Grandpa Lake's House

Max is so spoiled at grandma's house. He gets to do two of his favorite things; run around with no clothes on and play outside in the water. 

This is one of the nudy episodes. Luckily, my parents only have tile in their house and so any wet episodes are easily cleaned up. So far we've only had one, but I'm sure there will be more.

Outside in the froggy swimming pool.

In the tent. One of Max's forts.

Julianna, the cutest Starfish in the sea...

My niece, Julianna, was in a play at school and she asked me to make her a pink starfish costume.  

This was the end result. 

She's so cute. She's in first grade and because she's so smart, she memorized all her lines and was awarded the part of the starfish. I left for California before the play happened, but I did get  to hear her recite her lines at each fitting. 

She is a very talented first grader! I had a lot of fun working with Julianna to complete the costume. I would like to point out her fabulous taste in fabric. 

Thankfully, my mom was here at the time and could help me think through the details as I pieced together a costume with no directions! 

We have arrived...

small attempts

(Make sure you have the sound on so you can hear Max talking through this)

it's been very exciting around here as you can imagine! Max has learned to open the oven door, climb into cupboards and empty them, and yes, he can even climb into the dishwasher.