Dean’s Letter

From the Dean

Today is an exciting day because it’s the culmination of your many years of hard work and sacrifice. It’s also a day of reflection on your path to this point, and the anticipation of the journey that lies ahead. You have all gone through much this past year, and I admire your perseverance and positive attitude. These qualities will return dividends to you many times over as they are the foundation for career success.

I encourage you to draw on the lessons you have learned at Upstate and use them to make your mark on the world. We need your talent and wisdom now more than ever.

Congratulations to the Class of 2021 and welcome to the ranks of health care professionals! You can count on your Upstate family to support you always.

With high hopes and admiration,

Lawrence Chin, MD, FAANS, FACS

Dean, College of Medicine

Robert B. and Molly G. King Endowed Professor Department of Neurosurgery