Inside an already thinly stretched, healthcare labor force, current health professions students are coming of age in the 21st century during a public health crisis. Time magazine reported, “at least 13 U.S. medical schools have allowed students to graduate early and join the COVID-19 response.” [1] Indeed, fourth-year medical students replaced their graduation robes for white coats to serve in emergency rooms and ICUs - alongside current providers who are overworking to save