“Unlike many ceremonial walks, this one changes who you are. When you exit stage right, you are a doctor.” “Be a good doctor … to be a good doctor is different than being a skilled doctor. Hopefully, you will be both, but good is more important. The things that make you good are the intangibles – good doctors make eye contact, good doctors are active listeners, good doctors truly empathize … good doctors genuinely love their patients. Love your patients with abandon.” Dr. Brian Kessler, dean of the school of osteopathic medicine, closed the ceremony with words of advice and led the graduates in taking the Osteopathic Oath. “You are now given the responsibility to change the world, always remain honest, and work with others to move medicine forward in a positive light … Learn and improve each day, and rest and refresh each day as well. I wish everyone good luck and Godspeed as you step into your next great adventure.”
Rachel Silver, a member of the Class of 2021 who tragically passed away in 2018, was remembered during the graduation ceremony. Her regalia was presented to her parents at the end of the ceremony.
Class of 2021 Match Day virtual celebration
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he School of Osteopathic Medicine faculty and staff gathered virtually on March 19th to celebrate National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) Match Day with the Class of 2021. The virtual event included the tradition of students sharing their residency Match by writing it on commemorative “I Matched” signs, which they shared live on the Zoom call as well as on social media. “A year ago, Match Day was the first school event that transitioned to a virtual celebration seemingly overnight,” reflected Dr. David Tolentino, associate dean for clinical affairs. “While we hoped to be back together in person this year at Levine Hall, the joy of seeing our students celebrate with their loved ones all across the country and our excitement for their
future is just as deep. Given the hurdles of COVID-19 this class had to overcome to achieve this success, our celebration today is meaningful in a way unique from all other years.” The annual Match Day is the third Friday in March when medical students and residents across the country who applied through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) find out where they will continue their medical training. Students pursuing urology, ophthalmology or a military match found out their results over the past few months. “Match Day is incredible,” Dr. Mark Hammond, provost of Campbell University affirmed to the participants during the virtual celebration. “When I welcomed you at your orientation
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