Faculty White Coat Guidelines
In
support of the University’s branding effort and to initiate a consistent,
professional image, the School of Medicine (SOM) requires that all new
faculty white coats display the five-color hexagon School of Medicine
logo. Future white coats will be embroidered with the new logo
on the right and will include the faculty name and department on the
left in lieu of the University seal patch. The Office of the Medical
Dean has created this website which includes specific guidelines and
links on obtaining plain white coats, direct embroidery specifications,
embroidery sources, etc. We recommend that all faculty obtain at least
one new coat as soon as possible for use in any promotional opportunities.
A plain white coat should be obtained through any white coat vendor and
the coat style will be the faculty’s personal choice. If
ordering coats from Linen Services, the “ID Label only (no patch)” box
should be checked, so that no patch is sewn on the coat. Faculty coats
should be direct embroidered instead of using the SOM patch. Linen
Services will have new coats collared for inventory. The plain
white coat(s) should be directly embroidered by one of the approved vendors
in the list referenced below. Negotiations regarding bulk
pricing and pickup/delivery can be discussed with each vendor. Pre-worn
plain white coats must be laundered before sending to the embroidery
vendor.
Other support staff who wear white coats such as
laboratory assistants, technicians, etc. may choose to
use the School of Medicine logo patch instead of having
direct embroidery on their white coats. This decision
will be that of the department/center’s. Linen Services
does have SOM logo patches available to be added to the
right side of the coat for these purposes. As old coats
are retired, please return them to Linen Services for proper
disposal.
Thank you for support of the new brand representing our School
and for helping build and unify our marketing efforts internally and externally.
Please contact either Dr. Jan Wilson (wilsonjm0@uthscsa.edu or
7-4433) or Becky Coker (cokerr@uthscsa.edu or
7-4437) with any questions or concerns. Thank you!
Documents
- Obtaining White Coats
- White Coat Order Form - Authorization for Linen Services
- Embroidery Specifications
- Embroidery Order Form
- Embroidery Order Form Sample
- Approved Department Names
Resources
Vendor Quotes
- Sunshine Distributors, Inc. ($12.00 ea)
- You Name It Specialties ($12.50 ea)
